Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Announces 2012 Innovation Awards Call for Entries
CHICAGO – December 12, 2011 – The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced today entries are being accepted for the 2012 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Innovation Awards, one of the marine industry’s most prestigious honors for product excellence. The Awards presentation will take place during the show’s annual Industry Breakfast on Thursday, February 16 from 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Innovation Awards are judged by Boating Writers International (BWI) in recognition of exceptionally innovative new consumer marine products, and will be on display throughout the show February 16-20, 2012 in Miami, FL at the show’s three locations – Miami Beach Convention Center, Sea Isle Marine and Miamarina at Bayside.
NMMA and BWI will recognize up to 16 new products, plus one Environmental Award. Exhibiting companies may submit products for consideration in the following categories:
- Applications and Mobile Software
- Runabouts and Fishing Craft to 24’
- Cruisers (25' to 60' including fishing craft)
- Cruisers (61' and up)
- PWC and Jet Boats
- Pontoon and Deck Boats
- Sailboats (mono, multi-hull)
- Docking and Fendering Equipment (owner installed docks, boat whips, boatlifts, davits, cranes, fenders or fendering systems, etc.)
- Consumer Electronics and Software
- Consumer Personal Gear and Soft Goods
- Consumer Installed Non-Electronic Hardware (equipment must be non-electronic and may be deck equipment such as anchors, BBQs, blocks, winches/winch handles or interior hardware such as screens, vents, etc.)
- Water Sports and Equipment (fun, non-safety related products and fishing products)
- Outboard Engines
- Consumer Safety Equipment
- Trailer, Parts and Trailer Accessories
- Inflatables, Small Boats (up to 15') and Tenders
NOTE: All boats entered in the Innovation Awards must be NMMA Certified.
The submission deadline for Innovation Award entries is January 18, 2012. The application form can be downloaded at MiamiBoatShow.com. Contact Melissa Gurniewicz at (312) 946-6281 or [email protected] for more information.
The Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail showcases thousands of the newest powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics and marine accessories from more than 2,000 leading manufacturers worldwide. As one of the top boat and accessory sales events in the world, the show offers something for every boating lifestyle, activity and budget, plus fun attractions and education for boaters of all ages.
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Editors’ Note: Members of the press who plan on attending the 2012 Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail should register here. All media badges must be picked up during the show at the Miami Beach Convention Center in the press room.
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About the Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami: The Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami is produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the world’s largest producer of boat shows and the leading association representing the recreational boating industry. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers throughout the U.S. and Canada. The association is dedicated to industry growth through programs in public policy advocacy, market statistics and research, product quality assurance and promotion of the boating lifestyle. For more information, visit www.nmma.org.
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