NMDA reveals 2025 Supplier of the Year winners

The National Marine Distributors Association (NMDA) has announced that Sea-Dog Line, Polyform US and Presta/Malco Marine are the winners of its 2025 Supplier of the Year awards.

The awards were announced during the NMDA Awards Luncheon on July 23, held during S.T.E.P. in Rosemont, Ilinois.

Sea-Dog Line won the Diamond category. The Everett, Washington-based company is a leading supplier of over 5,500 marine dock, deck and rigging hardware items, 12-volt electrical/lighting and ventilation accessories. Trident Rubber was the runner-up in this category.

Polyform US won the Platinum category. Polyform boat fenders and buoys are manufactured in the U.S. and are recognized in ports and marinas across the world. They are known for their signature blue rope-holds and trusted, durable designs. ARCO Marine was runner-up in this category.

In the Gold category, Presta/Malco Marine was announced as the winner. The company, located in Barberton, Ohio, was founded in 1953 as a manufacturer of janitorial and industrial specialty chemicals. A fourth-generation company, Malco Marine is committed to providing high-quality product performance. CE Smith was runner-up in the Gold category.

Special Focus awards were also presented in each category. These awards were scored by adding together appropriate categories and were awarded to the company that scored the highest in each category.

The wholesale distributor members of NMDA have voted annually since 1972 to recognize their top suppliers for overall excellence in supply chain management, marketing, packaging and shipping, and customer service.