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2025 Minneapolis Innovation Award winners announced

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 24 Jan 05:40 PST January 22, 2025
2025 Minneapolis Innovation Award winners announced © National Marine Manufacturers Association

The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the winners of the 2025 Minneapolis Innovation Awards, recognizing groundbreaking new consumer marine products, during the Sneak Preview event on January 22 at the Discover Boating® Minneapolis Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive® Insurance.

The Minneapolis Innovation Awards honor manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products in the boating industry to market. This year's program honored four Innovation Award winners across three categories - one in the aluminum and non-fiberglass fishing boats category, one in the pontoon category and two in the furnishings category.

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