Innovation Awards

IBEX 2023 Innovation Awards

Rewarding Ingenuity. Honoring Excellence.

The IBEX Innovation Awards showcase outstanding marine product development to the recreational boating industry and beyond. The program, managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), is one of the marine industry’s most prestigious honors recognizing manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products to market. Exhibitors or those seeking complete program details click here.

2022 IBEX Innovation Awards Winner Release

Product Winners

Boat Care and Maintenance

ElectroSea, ElectroStrainer

ElectroSea ElectroStrainer“This clever combination of a salt chlorinator cell and seawater strainer reduces biofouling in raw water-cooled marine plumbing systems,” said Judge Phil Gutowski. Learn More

Boatbuilding Methods and Materials

Massivit, Massivit 10000 Additive Manufacturing System

Massivit 3D, Massivit 10000 Additive Tooling SystemJudge Julia Carleton said, “The Massivit 10000 dramatically simplifies and shortens the process for producing complex custom molds. By combining multiple cutting-edge technologies, they have created a tool that will significantly benefit any marine manufacturer working with composites.” Learn More

 

Boatyard and Marina Hardware and Software

Radian IoT, Radian IoT GPS Monitoring Solution and SaaS Platform

Radian IoT, Radian IoT GPS Monitoring Solution and SaaS Platform“Starting with a simple telematics device, Radian IoT is a broad information system that promises to revise the social contract among boatbuilders, dealers, trucking companies, banks, insurers, and boaters. From a single data platform it provides boatbuilders with live inventory tracking, dealers with predictive sales analytics, and other stakeholders real-time assurance about the state of their present and future assets,” said Judge Tim Murphy. Learn More

 

Deck Equipment and Hardware

Overboard Technologies, Inc., Overboard Pro Mounted Fish Dehooker

Overboard Technologies, Inc., Overboard Pro Mounted Fish Dehooker“Overboard’s mounted dehooker helps anglers get from one catch to the next more quickly while reducing the amount of handling caught fish face. Fewer skewered fingers and lower mortality rates—that’s a game changer regardless of which end of the fishing rod you’re on,” said Judge Ryan Gullang. Learn More

 

IBEX Show 2022 Innovation Awards Honorable Mention

Deck Equipment and Hardware

Navico Group, PowerBase & Antenna

 

Electrical Systems

Egis Mobile Electric, XD Series Triple Flex Relay / ACR / LVD w/ Knob

Egis Mobile Electric, XD Series Triple Flex Relay/ACR/LVD w/KnobJudge Ben Stein said, “Egis’ XD Series Triple Flex Relay offers simple configuration and rich functionality. Its modular approach reduces components and complexity.” Learn More

 

IBEX Show 2022 Innovation Awards Honorable Mention

Deck Equipment and Hardware

Navico Group, ProMariner ProTournamentelite

 

Furnishings and Interior Parts

Kenyon International Inc., VDC Grill

Kenyon International Inc., VDC GrillJudge Ed Sherman, said, “As an advocate for higher voltage DC systems on boats due to the enhanced efficiency these systems provide, I applaud Kenyon for introducing their 48-volt grill to the industry. Get the LP gas off the boat!”  Learn More

 

Mechanical Systems

Seakeeper, Inc., Seakeeper Ride

Seakeeper, Inc., Seakeeper Ride Judge Steve Davis said, “The Seakeeper Ride is a vessel attitude control system that uses an innovative rotary blade system to control roll and pitch while underway through its proprietary inertial sensing hardware and software.” Learn More

 

OEM Electronics

Garmin USA, Garmin Surround View Camera System

Garmin USA, Garmin Surround View Camera System Judge Ben Stein noted, “Garmin’s Surround View Camera System eases challenging docking and tight-quarters handling with a birds’ eye view of the boat and its surroundings. Integrating up to six cameras, it gives the kind of visibility we all want when inches matter.” Learn More

 

IBEX Show 2022 Innovation Awards Honorable Mention

OEM Electronics

Minn Kota / Humminbird / Cannon, MEGA Live Imaging TargetLock

 

Propulsion Parts, Propellers

QMI, ACCUTHRUST

QMI, ACCUTHRUST “The QMI Group’s Accuthrust pontoon thruster is an intuitive, flush-mounted, in-tube system that won’t restrict pontoons or tri-toons from getting into shallow depths. Even if weeds or debris get caught up, the reverse clean-out function quickly clears out the system. It’s fully waterproof and, for safety, only operates when the engines are on,” said Judge Steve Davis. Learn More

 

Safety Equipment

PYI Inc., Revolve

PYI Inc., Revolve Judge Phil Gutowski said, “Deploy your boat hook like a lightsaber!  This fun accessory was genuinely inspired by technology from the space industry.” Learn More

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Anchor Exhibitors

Composites One
Patrick Industries
Vallen
E-Z Anchor Puller