The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced the winners of the 2026 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 12 Innovation Award winners and three honorable mentions from 100 entries submitted by exhibiting marine industry companies. Awards were presented during the annual Industry Breakfast and Innovation Awards presentation Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

The winners of the 2026 IBEX Innovation Awards are:

• Boat Care and Maintenance (dual winners): Propspeed, Foulfree Multi-Surface; Spectrum Color, Spectrum Color TouchPro
• Boatbuilding Methods and Materials: Big Dog Adhesives, Reload Adhesives
• Deck Equipment and Hardware: Scanstrut, Scanstrut Wireless Powered All-Round White LED Navigation Pole Light
  • Honorable Mention: Gemlux, Deluxe Antenna Mount
• Electrical Systems (dual winners): ARCO, Zeus Omega Alternator Control System; Egis Mobile Electric, Modular Power Distribution Module (PDM)
  • Honorable Mention: AquaAmp, Smart DT Connector
• Furnishings, and Interior Parts: Kenyon International Inc., Kenyon Signature^® Induction Cooktop Series
• Mechanical Systems: Flow Marine Systems, FlowGuard Integrated Marine HVAC Condensate Protection
• OEM Electronics: Garmin USA, Garmin Signal™ VHF 400
  • Honorable Mention: Nextfour / Q Experience, Q Float display
• Propulsion Parts, Propellers: Glydus, Telescopic and Tilt Mechanism
• Safety Equipment: Canyon Runner, Canyon Runner Connected Vessel Intelligence
• Trailers; Parts and Accessories: Launch & Retrieve Boat Latch, L&R Boat Latch