The recipients of the 2025 Outstanding Technician Awards include three from Michigan. Ten recipients of the award were selected this year, announced by the American Boat and Yacht Council during Marine Service Technician Week in April.
This year marks the fourth year of the awards, honoring technicians who show exceptional customer service, technical training and industry involvement. The 2025 recipients are: Brandon Aitken of Hucks Marine & Resort in Rockport, Ontario; Charles Beaver of Safe Harbor Westport in Denver, North Carolina; Mick Belfy of Irish Boat Shop in Harbor Springs, Michigan; Adam Lass of Flux Marine in Bristol, Rhode Island; Brian Lentell of Walstrom Marine in Cheboygan, Michigan; Toby Merritt of Precision Boats in Idaho Falls, Idaho; Carlos Roman of Bluff Creek Marina in Strawn, Texas; Christian Schade of Flux Marine in Bristol, Rhode Island; Jeremy “J.T.” Taylor of Slidell Marine in Slidell, Louisiana; and Garrett Zell of Port Diesel in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Each year, the New Achiever Award recognizes up-and-coming professionals in the marine service industry who demonstrate outstanding potential and skills. The 2025 New Achiever recipients are Delaney Huffman of Boyne Boat Yard in Boyne City, Michigan, and Taven Larrance of Big Thunder Marine in Lake Ozark, Missouri.
Winners of the Outstanding Technician Award receive a $100 VISA gift card and a technician prize pack, sponsored by Yamaha.
For more on each of the winners, visit abycinc.org/2025outstandingtech.
