There are only two more days to cast your vote for the winning organization/program in Colt’s Manufacturing Company’s inaugural Safety Impact Award and be entered for a chance to win part of a $100,000 jackpot. It’s also a chance to help a charitable program win money to support their efforts as well.

The award is Colt’s way of recognizing non-profit organizations that exemplify an exceptional commitment to safety in the firearms industry. Four organizations/programs—Project Childsafe, Clays for Charity, Ducks Unlimited and the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA)—are the inaugural nominees competing for top honors and the awarding of $10,000 from Colt to support their program.

To help champion the vital work of each of these outstanding organizations, Colt enlisted the help of former professional football stars Clay Matthews, Adam Vinatieri, Joe Thomas and Fletcher Cox. Each of these ambassadors shares a passion for outdoor recreation and, with Colt, have made an initial donation of $5,000 to support the safety missions of their respective charitable partners outlined below: 

• Clay Matthews – Project ChildSafe: Project ChildSafe is the nation’s most comprehensive firearm safety and education program that partners with law enforcement agencies nationwide to provide free firearm safety kits and educational resources to help families, neighborhoods and communities store firearms safely and securely.

• Adam Vinatieri – Clays For Charity: Clays for Charity is an annual event hosted by Vinatieri that brings together people of various backgrounds to enjoy a special day of sport shooting and other outdoor activities. All proceeds from the event are directed toward industry nonprofit organizations with a strong emphasis on safe and responsible gun ownership.

• Joe Thomas – Ducks Unlimited: Ducks Unlimited was founded by hunter-conservationists in 1937 and is an organization dedicated to conserving wetlands and associated habitats for waterfowl and other wildlife.

• Fletcher Cox – International Hunter Education Association: The IHEA serves hunting and shooting sports educators by developing and implementing standards and resources based on research that promotes safe, responsible and ethical hunting.

“At Colt, safety is at the core of everything we do,” said Colt President, Josh Dorsey. “We believe in supporting organizations working tirelessly to educate and empower our communities. The Safety Impact Award is our way of acknowledging their dedication and providing resources to expand their impact.”

Colt is providing an opportunity for fans to help determine the winner of the inaugural Safety Impact Award by casting a vote at www.SafetyImpactAward.com. For every vote received, Colt will donate one dollar (up to $10,000) to the winning nonprofit organization. 

“As an avid hunter and sport shooter, educating and explaining the critical importance of safe and responsible firearm ownership to everyone is imperative,” said Cleveland football legend, Joe Thomas. “So, I jumped at the opportunity to come on board with Colt and Ducks Unlimited to shine a spotlight on this award and rally our communities to affect change for everyone.”

Everyone who casts a vote for an organization will be entered into Colt’s “Big Game Safety Sweepstakes,” in collaboration with Credova, where they will have a chance to win a portion of $100,000 if a safety occurs in the pro football championship on Sunday, February 9th. Should a safety occur, 10 entrants will be randomly selected and will each receive $10,000. During the promotion period, 20 winners will also be selected to each receive a $150 gift card from Guns.com.

The voting period is open until Friday, January 31 at 8 p.m. EST with the winner announced on Monday, February 3rd. For more information on the Colt “Safety Impact Award” and to cast your vote, visit www.SafetyImpactAward.com.