Mossberg Earns National NWTF Corporate Achievement Award
NASHVILLE, TENN. — For its unwavering partnership and consistent support of the NWTF mission, Mossberg received the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Corporate Achievement Award.
“We are honored to accept this years NWTF Corporate Achievement Award,” said John MacLellan, Mossberg’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “This award represents the multi-year partnership that Mossberg and the NWTF have shared to promote wild turkey conservation and hunting, and we look forward to continuing this partnership in 2023 and beyond!”
Representatives from Mossberg accepted the award during the NWTF’s 50th anniversary celebration at its 47th annual Convention and Sport Show, sponsored by Mossy Oak.
Presented annually by the NWTF, the Corporate Achievement Award recognizes the outstanding work and dedication corporate partners have displayed in conserving wildlife and habitat and preserving America’s outdoor lifestyle.
For the past 15 years, Mossberg has been a staunch corporate partner of the NWTF, contributing more than $1.6 million in support. Additionally, more funds have been raised by using Mossberg firearms in NWTF fundraising and outreach events across the nation.
Over the years Mossberg has supported the NWTF mission in various ways, including NWTF television shows, JAKES, Wheelin’ Sportsmen and Women in the Outdoors events, regional and national shooting events and its annual convention and sport show.
“We are beyond grateful for our partnership with Mossberg and are proud to present them with the NWTF Corporate Achievement Award during our 50th anniversary celebration,” NWTF co-CEO Jason Burckhalter said. “It speaks volumes to us that Mossberg has been so deeply invested in our mission, and we look forward to our continued partnership.”
About the National Wild Turkey Federation
Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested over half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has conserved or enhanced over 22 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. The organization continues to drive wildlife conservation, forest resiliency and robust recreational opportunities throughout the U.S. by working across boundaries on a landscape scale.
2023 is the NWTF's 50th anniversary and an opportunity to propel the organization's mission into the future while honoring its rich history. For its 50-year celebration, the NWTF has set six ambitious goals: positively impact 1 million acres of wildlife habitat; raise $500,000 for wild turkey research; increase membership to 250,000 members; dedicate $1 million to education and outreach programs; raise $5 million to invest in technology and the NWTF's people; and raise $5 million to build toward a $50 million endowment for the future. Learn how you can help us reach these lofty goals.