The sold out 2023 Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive Insurance, ended recently, attracting nearly 24,000 attendees. Continuing the trend, the NMMA is hearing from exhibitors of sales and new leads generated at the nation’s largest collection of freshwater boats in the country. “Minnesota Inboard was encouraged by the Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show. The quality of the ...
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Minneapolis Boat Show kicks off, Innovation Awards announced
The Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show runs through Sunday at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The exhibit hall showcases 600 new boats. At the show, NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the winners of the 2023 Minneapolis Innovation Awards, recognizing groundbreaking new consumer marine products in the following categories: fishing boats, pontoon boats, and furnishings. This year’s program honored four ...
Read More »Judges announced for 2023 Minneapolis Innovation Awards
The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the panel of judges set to evaluate product entries for the 2023 Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Awards. Innovation Award winners will be announced Wednesday, January 18 during the boat show’s Sneak Peek Evening. The Innovation Awards judges’ committee is comprised of BWI members who perform product testing throughout the year and have specific expertise ...
Read More »NMMA issues final call for Minneapolis Innovation Award entries
The Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive Insurance, is accepting entries to the 2023 Minneapolis Innovation Awards program through Friday. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain exposure and integrity for your brands. The Minneapolis Innovation Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in four product categories: aluminum fishing boats, fiberglass fishing boats, pontoon boats, and furnishings. Innovation Award entrants gain valuable product ...
Read More »Minneapolis Boat Show issues last call for Innovation Award entries
The Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive Insurance, is accepting entries to the 2023 Minneapolis Innovation Awards program. The Minneapolis Innovation Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in four product categories: aluminum fishing boats, fiberglass fishing boats, pontoon boats, and furnishings. All entries are due Dec. 16, 2022. For program details, please visit the Minneapolis Innovation Awards webpage. Questions? Contact Rachel Harmon ...
Read More »Minneapolis Boat Show kicks off show season with strong sales
The 2022 Progressive® Insurance Minneapolis Boat Show® Presented by Discover Boating™ kicked off NMMA’s winter boat show season with strong momentum, attracting more than 21,000 attendees throughout its four-day run, Jan. 20-23. Despite Covid and weather-related challenges, the overall sentiment from exhibitors was reportedly positive, with many reporting strong sales and leads from eager, qualified customers. “We were happy to welcome back ...
Read More »Minneapolis Boat Show kicks off today, names Innovation Award winners
NMMA kicks off its winter boat show season with the Progressive Insurance Minneapolis Boat Show opening today at the Minneapolis Convention Center, and running through Sunday, Jan. 23. The region’s longest-running boat show – celebrating its 49th year – showcases the latest boat models, marine technology and accessory debuts.To attract attendees of all ages and skill levels and engage the wave of ...
Read More »Judges announced for 2022 Minneapolis Innovation Awards
The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced today the panel of judges set to evaluate product entries for the 2022 Progressive Insurance Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Awards. Innovation Award winners will be announced Wednesday, January 19 during the boat show’s “Sneak Peek” evening. The Innovation Awards judges’ committee is comprised of three BWI members who perform product testing throughout the year and have specific ...
Read More »NMMA issues last call for 2022 Minneapolis Innovation Award entries
The Innovation Awards are returning in-person to the Progressive Insurance Minneapolis Boat Show, and the call for entries is open through Friday, Dec. 17. The Innovation Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in four product categories: Aluminum fishing boatsFiberglass fishing boatsPontoon boatsFurnishings — New for 2022 All Innovation Award entrants gain valuable product exposure, including: Innovation Award signage—identifies your product as cutting-edge to the public ...
Read More »2022 Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Awards issues call for entries
The Innovation Awards are returning in-person to the Progressive Insurance Minneapolis Boat Show, and the call for entries is now open. The Innovation Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in four product categories: Aluminum fishing boatsFiberglass fishing boatsPontoon boatsFurnishings—New for 2022 All Innovation Award entrants gain valuable product exposure, including: Innovation Award signage—identifies your product as cutting-edge to the public and industry stakeholdersProduct review ...
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