Sold Out Miami Boat Show Innovation Breakfast Honors Best New Marine Products, Industry Greats
The re-branded Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show Innovation Breakfast, formerly the Industry Breakfast, celebrated the marine industry’s most innovative products, ideas and services as well as pioneers on Friday, Feb. 17 in front of a sold out crowd of 400 in the Miami Boat Show’s new expansive Center Courtyard.
The Breakfast included a host of award presentations including the Customer Satisfaction Index Awards, recognizing 52 boat and engine manufacturers; Innovation Awards, honoring 21 exceptionally groundbreaking new marine industry boats or products; and Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award, which was presented to Frank Marciano, president of Dometic Americas.
Other highlights of the Innovation Breakfast included:
- Special opening remarks from Thom Dammrich, president of the NMMA
- Frank Peterson, president of the RBFF, addressed how the Foundation is innovating its way to increased boating and fishing participation through the ’60 in 60’ campaign
- Neptune Awards, presented by the Marine Marketers of America, which recognize excellence in marine marketing communications
- Remarks from Dominion Marine Media’s newly appointed CEO
- Special presentation from Enterprise Florida
The Innovation Breakfast was presented by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation with support from Dominion Marine Media and Enterprise Florida.
For general questions about the Innovation Breakfast and to participate next year, please contact Rachel Timko at [email protected].