NMMA and BWI Announce Judges for Innovation Awards

The National Marine Manufacturers Association and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the panel of judges set to evaluate product entries for the 2023 Discover Boating® Minneapolis Boat Show® Innovation Awards. Innovation Award winners will be announced January 18 during the boat show’s Sneak Peek Evening.

The Innovation Awards judges’ committee is comprised of BWI members who perform product testing throughout the year and have specific expertise in marine products and equipment. Judges for the 2023 Minneapolis Innovation Awards are Brady Kay (Chair), executive editor of Pontoon & Deck Boat magazine; Adam Quandt, editor-in-chief and the Top 100 program director for Boating Industry; and Charles Plueddeman, a self-employed writer and photographer, staff editor, and contributor to Boating Magazine and author of its “Off My Dock” column.

The Innovation Awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products for the boating industry to market. The Minneapolis Innovation Awards include four categories – aluminum fishing boats, fiberglass fishing boats, pontoon boats and furnishings. All entrants and award winners will be on display during the Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive Insurance, (Jan. 19-22) throughout the show floor and along Innovation Way.