National Boating Safety Award Winners Announced

 The Sea Tow Foundation , a boating safety non-profit, and its Boating Safety Advisory Council announced the winners of their fifth annual National Boating Safety Awards . These awards recognize efforts to promote boating safety within the for-profit sector of the boating industry.  

This year, the Sea Tow Foundation received a record-breaking number of entries. The winners of the 2023 National Boating Safety Awards are listed below:   

• Marine Manufacturer of boats and engines:  Yamaha . 
• Marine Gear and Equipment Manufacturer: Garmin International .  
• Marine Media Outlet: Bonnier Corporation ,  
• Marine Public Relations and Marketing Efforts: Boston Whaler 
• Marine Social Media Influencer: Boat Safe Chicago.  
• Marine Retailer: Regal & Nautique of Orlando .  
• MarineMax received an honorable mention in the Marine Retailer Category for the 2023 National Boating Safety Awards.   

A new award category this year is for the top Marine Trade Association, and the Water Sports Industry Association is the winner. Their comprehensive plan centered around their Wake Responsibly message, which is simple, but extremely effective. Through the use of physical and digital signage, social media posts and a dedicated website, WSIA encourages safe and responsible wake riding.   

Another new award category in 2023 is for the top Community Boating Education Program. The winner is Boat Safe Chicago.