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2026 Minneapolis Innovation Award winners announced

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 22 Jan 14:24 PST January 22, 2026
2026 Minneapolis Innovation Award winners announced © National Marine Manufacturers Association

The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the winners of the 2026 Minneapolis Innovation Awards, recognizing groundbreaking new consumer marine products, during the new Breakfast Briefing and Awards Presentation 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 six Innovation Award winners across four categories - one in the aluminum and non-fiberglass fishing boats category, one in the fiberglass category, two in the pontoon category and two in the furnishings category.

"We're proud to recognize the recipients of the 2026 Minneapolis Innovation Awards, whose products and technologies continue to move our industry forward," said Darren Envall, show manager. "These innovations, along with dozens of new marine products on display at the 2026 Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show, give attendees a premier opportunity to explore, compare and shop the latest in boating."

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