Golden Hammer update: Location set for awards

The 2015 Golden Hammer Awards, now in its 31st year, will take place in the heart of the National Hardware Show -- on the show floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The ceremony, presented in partnership with the National Hardware Show, is designed to recognize “the best of the best” of home improvement. The event is set for May 5 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Channel Leaders Club Lounge area in the Central Hall near booth #3055.

All retailers and vendors are invited to take part in the awards, refreshments and networking.

The awards will include the presentation of the Golden Hammer Hall of Fame award to Joe Scarlett, retired chairman of Tractor Supply Co. Also featured will be the presentation of the Retailer of the Year award to Orchard Supply Hardware, and the Tools of the Trade award to Shell Lumber & Hardware.

The National Hardware Show is slated for May 5-7.