Taurus Holdings, Inc. announced the recipients of its annual Customer and Business Manager Awards during the 2026 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, recognizing outstanding performance, dedication, and contributions to the company's continued success. The awards were presented during the industry's busiest event of the year, bringing together Taurus leadership and team members to celebrate excellence across customer partnerships and sales operations.
The Customer Awards were selected based on strong growth, collaboration, and partnership throughout 2025. "Each of these customers excelled in 2025 and played an important role in helping us grow, market, and service the Taurus, Heritage, and Rossi brands," said Bret Vorhees, C.E.O. "We are grateful for their continued support and commitment."
2025 Customer Award Recipients:
Atwood's Distributing
Dunham's Sports
Sports South
In addition to recognizing these valued partners, Taurus also announced the recipients of its annual Business Manager of the Year Awards, honoring individuals who demonstrated exceptional professionalism, leadership, and results.
"These awards reflect the hard work and dedication of our teams who interact with our customers and partners every day," said Justin Porlier, Vice President of Sales. "Their efforts play a critical role in strengthening relationships, supporting our customers, and reinforcing the trust placed in the Taurus brand. We expect a great deal from our sales agencies, and each of these individuals delivered in an impactful way in 2025."
2025 Business Manager of the Year Award Recipients:
Kyle Williams – Jones and Company, Inc.
Jamie Stehman – J. Harding Associates
Gary Short – Proactive Sales and Marketing
Taurus Leadership Award:
Harry Spotts – Proactive Sales and Marketing
SHOT Show provided an ideal setting to recognize these achievements, as the annual event brings together industry leaders, partners, and media from across the firearms and outdoor industries.
Taurus remains committed to investing in its people and celebrating the teams and partners who drive innovation, service excellence, and long-term growth.
About Taurus International Manufacturing, Inc.
Taurus Holdings, Inc. ("Taurus") and its subsidiaries continue to advance the firearms industry through innovation, engineering, and quality manufacturing. Headquartered in Bainbridge, Georgia, Taurus is dedicated to producing reliable firearms that meet the demands of today's shooters. Owned by Taurus Armas, S.A., a publicly traded company in Brazil, Taurus Armas S.A. manufactures a wide range of consumer and industrial products distributed worldwide.
For additional information, visit www.taurususa.com.