Innovation Award winners named

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) honored 10 recipients and three honorable mentions with 2023 Innovation Awards at the Miami International Boat Show®. The awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products to market.

The 2023 Miami Innovation Award winners are:

• Center Console/Walkaround Fishing Boats: Viking Yachts, Valhalla Boatworks – V-55 Center Console
• Honorable Mention: Boston Whaler, 280 Dauntless
• Consumer Electronics, Mobile Applications and Software: Navico Group, Lowrance® HDS PRO with Active Imaging HD and ActiveTarget 2
• Honorable Mention: Maretron, WSO200 Ultrasonic Wind and Weather Station
• Consumer Safety Equipment: ACR Electronics, Inc., ResQLink AIS Personal Locator Beacon
• Honorable Mention: Navico Group, B&G Zeus S
• Cuddy Cabin, Bowrider, Deck Boats: Sea Ray, SLX 260 Outboard
• Deck Equipment: Deckpad, Deckpad
• Electric Motor/ Battery Powered Propulsion/ Hybrids: Mercury Marine, Avator 7.5e Electric Outboard Motor
• Mechanical & Electrical Systems: Navico Group, Fathom e-Power System Outboard Engines: BRP, Rotax S
• Personal Watercraft: BRP, Sea-Doo Explorer Pro
• Propulsion Equipment & Parts: Volvo Penta, Joystick System for Single Diesel Aquamatic Sterndrives