The Sea Tow Foundation announced the winners of the 2025 National Boating Safety Awards, presented at IBEX in Tampa, Florida, on October 8, 2025. This marks the seventh year of the awards, which recognize excellence in safety measures and initiatives led by the for-profit sector of the boating industry across eight categories.
The winners of the 2025 National Boating Safety Awards include:
Community Boating and Education Program Award: Freedom Boat Club for its Expanded Member Safety Training: Virtual + On-Water Orientation Program.
Gear, Equipment & Accessories Manufacturer Award: Garmin for its 2025 Safe Boating Campaign.
Marine Retailer Award: Strong’s Marine for its Women on the Water Series.
Marine Trade Association Award: National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) for its 2025 Discover Boating Video Series, produced in partnership with Progressive Insurance.
Media Outlet Award: Bob’s No Wake Zone Boating Radio Show, celebrating 15 years on the air with more than 780 shows and 3,000 guest interviews.
PR, Marketing & Advertising Consultant or Agency Award: Hammer and Nail Marketing for its “Boater Safety is Good Business” campaign.
Social Media Influencer Award: BoatClass for its Organic Social Media Safety & Instruction Video Series.
Top Marine Manufacturer Award, the highest distinction of the Sea Tow Foundation’s National Boating Safety Awards, was given to Pursuit Boats for its groundbreaking Confidence on the Water program, a two-day course developed in partnership with the Chapman School of Seamanship that educates owners on boating safety and proper vessel handling. Every new Pursuit Boat owner and up to three additional participants can take the course free of charge with the purchase of a new vessel.
To learn more, visit boatingsafety.com.
