2023 IBEX Innovation Awards winners announced

Published On: October 11, 2023Categories: Awards, Industry News, News

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced the 17 winners of the 2023 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. The program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI). The judges selected 13 Innovation Award winners and four honorable mentions from nearly 100 entries submitted by exhibiting marine industry companies.

The winners of the 2023 IBEX Innovation Awards are:

  • Boat Care and Maintenance: PowerTech! Propellers, Seascour by PowerTech!/Hendry
  • Honorable Mention: SeaWide Distribution, Hempel Silic One
  • Boatbuilding Methods and Materials (two winners): beSpline, Shaped Foam Kit, and Infinity Luxury Woven Vinyl, Infinity Grip
  • Boatyard and Marina Hardware and Software: VoltSafe, VoltSafe Marine
  • Honorable Mention: Sunstream Boat Lifts, Sunstream Power System (SPS)
  • Deck Equipment and Hardware: Lippert, Lewmar® Venta™ Pontoon Winch
  • Electric Motor/Battery Powered Propulsion/Hybrids: TEMO, TEMO 450
  • Electrical Systems: ARCO Marine, Zeus High Energy Alternator Regulator
  • Honorable Mention: Navico Group, Mastervolt Mac Plus 48V
  • Entertainment: Hertz Marine, HTX 8H S-FL-G
  • Furnishings and Interior Parts: Roswell Marine, Auto-Rolling Fabric System
  • Mechanical Systems: Scanstrut, ATMOS 12V Integrated Airstation
  • OEM Electronics: Garmin USA, GPSMAP® 9227 with Garmin BlueNet
  • Honorable Mention: Syntec Industries, Murano Multifunction Display
  • Propulsion Parts, Propellers: Volvo Penta, Joystick Driving
  • Safety Equipment: WIF-Pro, WIF-Pro

IBEX 2024 will return to the Tampa Convention Center on October 1 – 3, 2024. For more information, visit ibexshow.com.