The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced the winners of the 2026 IBEX Innovation Awards Program, managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and judged by Boating Writers International. The awards include 12 Innovation Award winners and three honorable mentions, selected from 100 entries from marine industry companies. This year’s winners are:
Boat Care and Maintenance – Dual Winners: Propspeed, Foulfree Multi-Surface and Spectrum Color, Spectrum Color TouchPro
Boatbuilding Methods and Materials: Big Dog Adhesives, Reload Adhesives
Deck Equipment and Hardware: Scanstrut, Scanstrut Wireless Powered All-Round White LED Navigation Pole Light
Honorable Mention: Gemlux, Deluxe Antenna Mount
Electrical Systems – Dual Winners: ARCO, Zeus Omega Alternator Control System and Egis Mobile Electric, Modular Power Distribution Module (PDM)
Honorable Mention: AquaAmp, Smart DT Connector
Furnishings and Interior Parts: Kenyon International Inc., Kenyon Signature® Induction Cooktop Series
Mechanical Systems: Flow Marine Systems, FlowGuard Integrated Marine HVAC Condensate Protection
OEM Electronics: Garmin USA, Garmin Signal™ VHF 400
Honorable Mention: Nextfour / Q Experience, Q Float display
Propulsion Equipment and Parts: Glydus, Telescopic and Tilt Mechanism
Safety Equipment: Canyon Runner, Canyon Runner Connected Vessel Intelligence
Trailers; Parts and Accessories: Launch & Retrieve Boat Latch, L&R Boat Latch
For additional information about IBEX, registration, education and special events, visit ibexshow.com.
