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The Newport International Boat Show presented by BankNewport has just announced that it is accepting applications for the 2023 Newport for New Products (NFNP) Awards Program.In its 17th year and in partnership with three leading national marine publications, Cruising World, Sailing World and Yachting magazines, the NFNP program is a highlight of the marine industry featuring what is new and exciting for ...

After being named the No. 1 Dealer in North America by Boating Industry in its Top 100 ranking last November, Regal & Nautique of Orlando was recently named the Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) “Marine Dealer of the Year” for 2023.   This is the second win for Regal & Nautique for this coveted international award, the first time in ...

Boating Industry is now accepting nominations for its 2023 Women Making Waves industry recognition program, part of Boating Industry‘s Top 100 Awards. The nomination process will close on May 17, 2023. The 2023 Women Making Waves will be featured in the June/July issue of Boating Industry, as well as honored at the Boating Industry ELEVATE SUMMIT, November 5-7, 2023 in ...

Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit recently recognized 135 Yamaha authorized marine dealers for reaching various Yamaha Marine Service PRO levels of achievement. Established in 2022, the Yamaha Marine Service PRO program consists of three designated tiers indicating the level of training achieved by dealer technicians: Pro, Pro Elite and Pro Elite Plus. Starting January 1, 2023, dealers who qualified for ...

Freedom Boat Club Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach and St. Augustine took home top honors at the 2023 Freedom Forum, the company’s annual franchise conference. Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation, handed out awards to franchise owners from across the country during the five-day event which also featured engaging workshops that allowed an exchange of ideas between franchise owners and ...

As part of the upcoming International Marine Service Technician Week, scheduled April 24-29, the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) will present the “2023 Outstanding Technician Awards.” Five winners will receive a $100 VISA gift card, technician prize pack with various giveaways, and will be featured on ABYC’s website and social media. Submissions will be accepted through April 14. “We ...

In a small, private ceremony held in the Seabob department of Nautical Ventures flagship store in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Roger Moore was handed the Dealer of the Year award from Claus Gruner, CEO of Cayago Americas, Inc., parent company for Seabob. In his presentation speech, Claus acknowledged the accomplishments of Nautical Ventures, having sold over 100 Seabobs in 2022. “In ...

MarineMax recently received recognition in the 2023 Tampa Bay American Advertising Awards which gives the highest accolades to the area’s finest marketing agencies, brands, and students. The Clearwater-based MarineMax marketing team won seven awards in total.  Local Gold ADDY for the following:•    Lifestyles Magazine (Art Direction – Single)•    Aquila 70 Luxury Brochure (Catalog)•    Aquila 70 Luxury Brochure (Brochure) Local Silver ...

Boating Industry is now accepting submissions for its 2023 Top Products. The submission process will close Monday, March 20, 2023. Any product that has been introduced or significantly updated since Jan. 1, 2022, is eligible. Many of you have released exciting new products at recent boat shows  – all of which are applicable. These Top Products, selected by the editorial staff at Boating ...

Last week, the NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) honored 10 recipients and three honorable mentions with the 2023 Miami Innovation Awards during the Industry Breakfast at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show.  The 2023 Miami Innovation Award winners are: Center Console/Walkaround Fishing Boats: Viking Yachts, Valhalla Boatworks – V-55 Center Console – “The Valhalla V-55 takes big sportfishing yacht features and seamlessly integrates them into ...