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