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In recognition of Women’s Equality Day, Brunswick Corporation is commemorating and celebrating the incredible women of Brunswick and women all around the world. Women’s Equality Day is observed annually to honor the advocates who fought for the equal rights, inclusion, and representation of women in all spheres of life and society.  “We are passionate about the progress we’ve made to create ...

Women Making Waves is Boating Industry’s effort to recognize the multitude of women in the industry who have made and continue to make great contributions to its success, propel its growth and lead their organizations and peers into the future. With roughly 100 well-qualified nominations for this year’s Women Making Waves, choosing the highlighted women was no easy task. There ...

Boating Industry is now accepting nominations for its 2021 Women Making Waves program, highlighting strong female leaders across the marine industry. The 2021 Women Making Waves will be featured in a cover story that will publish in the June/July issue of Boating Industry, as well as online at www.BoatingIndustry.com. The Women Making Waves will also be recognized at the 2021 Boating Industry Elevate ...

Women Making Waves is Boating Industry’s effort to recognize the multitude of women in the industry who have made and continue to make great contributions to its success, propel its growth and lead their organizations and peers into the future. With nearly 100 nominations for this year’s Women Making Waves, choosing the highlighted women was no easy task. There is ...

By Wanda Kenton Smith I’m old enough to recall going to boat shows and being only one of a few female executives in attendance. While I’ve always enjoyed the company of male colleagues, I longed to meet other women who shared my career of choice.  Back in the early ‘90s, I founded International Women in Boating (IWB) with the goal ...

The nomination process for the 2020 Women Making Waves program is now closed. The 2020 Women Making Waves will be announced in the June/July issue of Boating Industry. Boating Industry announced it is now accepting nominations for its 2020 Women Making Waves recognition program.  Now in its third year, Women Making Waves is Boating Industry’s effort to recognize the numerous women in ...

Nominations for The Manufacturing Institute’s 2020 STEP Ahead Awards close in less than one month on Friday, October 4. The STEP Ahead Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in science, technology, engineering and production (STEP) careers.  On April 30, 2020, in Washington, D.C., the Institute will recognize 100 women and 30 Emerging Leaders, a category to honor women under ...

I’ve been around boats my whole life, but even though I’m no stranger to the water I’ve never felt fully confident behind the wheel. It certainly doesn’t help that all my life if I’ve ever made the slightest error, a male relative or in-law has been right there to yell at me about what I’m doing wrong or take over ...

Tomorrow is International Women’s Day, and so in honor of it I thought I would share some interesting data regarding home ownership and women. The National Association of Realtors publishes an annual Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, and last year it reported that the quickening pace of home sales in the past year included a rebound among first-time buyers ...