ABYC Hands Out Outstanding Technician Awards

The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Outstanding Technician Awards during International Marine Service Technician Week, held April 21 to 25. Sponsored by Yamaha, the awards recognize 10 technicians who have demonstrated exceptional customer service, technical training, and industry involvement.

Now in its fourth year, the judging panel included past Outstanding Technician award winners.

This year’s 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.

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.