The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the winners of the 2022 Minneapolis Innovation Awards, which honor manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products in the boating industry to market in the following categories: aluminum fishing boats, fiberglass fishing boats, pontoon boats, and furnishings. This year’s program evaluated 14 products; judges ultimately selected four Innovation Award winners and one honorable mention.

• Aluminum fishing boat category: Lund Boats for the Renegade
• Fiberglass fishing category: Bass Cat Boats for the Puma STS
• Pontoon boat category: BRP Inc. for the Sea-Doo Switch Pontoon
• Furnishings category: Premier Marine Inc. for the Intrigue Rev with Mercury 600XL Verado
• Brunswick Corporation received an honorable mention in the pontoon boat category for Mercury Marine’s Joystick Piloting for Single-Engine Pontoons.