The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) awarded 13 winners of the 2023 IBEX Innovation Awards Program, as well as four honorable mentions. The awards are managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI). Visit ibexshow.com.
Boat Care and Maintenance: PowerTech! Propellers, Seascour by PowerTech!/Hendry; Honorable Mention: SeaWide Distribution, Hempel Silic One
Boatbuilding Methods and Materials (DUAL WINNERS): beSpline, Shaped Foam Kit; Infinity Luxury Woven Vinyl, Infinity Grip
Boatyard and Marina Hardware and Software: VoltSafe, VoltSafe Marine; Honorable Mention: Sunstream Boat Lifts, Sunstream Power System (SPS)
Deck Equipment and Hardware: Lippert, Lewmar Venta Pontoon Winch
Electric Motor/Battery Powered Propulsion/Hybrids: TEMO, TEMO 450
Electrical Systems: ARCO Marine, Zeus High Energy Alternator Regulator; Honorable Mention: Navico Group, Mastervolt Mac Plus 48V
Entertainment: Hertz Marine, HTX 8H S-FL-G
Furnishings and Interior Parts: Roswell Marine, Auto-Rolling Fabric System
Mechanical Systems: Scanstrut, ATMOS 12V Integrated Airstation
OEM Electronics: Garmin USA, GPSMAP 9227 with Garmin BlueNet; Honorable Mention: Syntec Industries, Murano Multifunction Display
Propulsion Parts, Propellers: Volvo Penta, Joystick Driving
Safety Equipment: WIF-Pro, WIF-Pro
