PHOTO COURTESY OF IBEX
The first-ever virtual International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) held September 29 – October 1, 2020, announced its Innovation Awards winners during the “Opening Session and Awards Presentation” on Tuesday, September 29.
Managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and judged by Boating Writers International, awards were presented to one individual winner in each of seven categories. There were 32 entries to the competition this year — a higher number than expected in a year of so many challenges.
“We are very pleased with the results from our first-ever virtual Innovation Awards,” says Anne Dunbar, IBEX show director. “Every company who entered participated in a virtual demo of their product, where the judges were allowed to ask questions to truly understand the product as if they were at the show. Each year, entrants continue to push the boundaries of technology and creativity, not only making deliberation for the judges difficult, but in doing so, propelling the future of boating to the next level.”
The seven category winners are:
- Boat Care and Maintenance: Sea-Dog Line, Hose Klip
- Deck Equipment and Hardware: Rupp Marine, Boltless Rod Holder
- Electrical Systems: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Yamaha Marine Phase Angle Control Charging System
- Mechanical Systems: Attwood, Sahara Mk2 Automatic Bilge Pump Range
- OEM Electronics: Veratron, LinkUp
- Outboard Engines: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Helm Master EX Joystick for Single Engine Applications
- Propulsion Parts, Propellers: Dometic, Cable Power Assist.
To learn more, visit ibexshow.com.
