PHOTO COURTESY OF IBEX
The votes are in! Innovation Award winners for the 20th anniversary International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) have been announced, with 11 entries receiving Innovation Awards, and 3 honorable mentions.
Managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), awards were presented at the Industry Breakfast, Keynote and Innovation Awards presentation on September 28.
“This year’s Innovation Awards program saw an incredible collection of entries,” says Anne Dunbar, IBEX show director. “The judges from Boating Writers International had their work cut out for them to select winners to join the ranks of hundreds of marine manufacturers who have been recognized through the history of the program and receive the beautiful crystal awards. These trophies are proudly displayed by those who have brought new, innovative products to market and is a mark of distinction recognized across the industry. We would like to thank all those who entered and congratulate those who have won.”
All products submitted to the IBEX Innovation Awards were on display along Innovation Way on the second floor of the Tampa Convention Center throughout the show.
IBEX is scheduled to return to the Tampa Convention Center September 27 – 29, 2022. For more information, visit ibexshow.com.
Winners of the 2021 IBEX Innovation Awards:
Boat Care and Maintenance: Gibco Flex-Mold Inc., Re-Deck.
Boatbuilding Methods and Materials: Sika Corporation, Adekit A236.
Deck Equipment and Hardware: LilliPad Marine, Ghost Mount.
Honorable Mention: Seaworthy Innovations, Scuppers.
Electrical Systems: Discover Battery, LITHIUM BLUE.
Honorable Mention: Raymarine, YachtSense Modular Digital Control System.
Entertainment: RideController, LED+.
Furnishings and Interior Parts: GUARDTEX, Kanvaslight.
Mechanical Systems: XLYEM, Jabsco Quiet Flush E2.
OEM Electronics: Volvo Penta, Assisted Docking.
Propulsion Parts, Propellers: HydroFin, Super Fly.
Safety Equipment: OSCAR Navigation, Sentry.
Honorable Mention: inteliPlug, The Vault.
Trailers, Parts and Trailer Accessories: Innovative Group Inc., Roller Bunk.
