Sustainability in the Boating Industry Award
by Boating Industry Association 31 Jul 23:32 PDT
(from left): BLA Senior Sales Manager Simon Zacpal, August Race Group -Technical Director Peter Wallbank and BIA President Tracy Souris © Boating Industry Association
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) has declared BLA as winner of the annual Sustainability in the Boating Industry Award.
BIA presented the award during a BIA Hospitality Event at the Sydney Boat Show being held at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park.
This annual award recognises outstanding efforts by businesses promoting sustainable practices and supporting environmental responsibility within the boating industry.
BIA CEO Andrew Fielding said, "Our winner is an esteemed member of the BIA who, in March this year, took the decision to introduce a new product to Australia and New Zealand after recognising its potential to change how the leisure marine industry approaches pollution prevention.
"BLA identified a clear gap in the market for practical, scalable solutions that address marine pollution in a collaboration with August Race Oceans Assured."
The BLA - August Race Oceans Assured product is not simply another environmentally positioned product range but a pioneering initiative tackling a widespread, overlooked challenge affecting waterways and aquatic life.
The BIA was established in 1960 and is the peak industry body in Australia that represents the interests of boating which includes designers, manufacturers, importers, brokers, insurers, retailers, charters, yacht and boat clubs, marinas, events, surveyors and trades from boat builders to riggers, and more. BIA is an advocate for boaters and the boating lifestyle and supports safe, responsible, and enjoyable boating. BIA has members in all States and Territories.
The BIA reported national industry turnover last year of more than $10.5 billion with around 34,000 people employed across more than 2,000 businesses. Seventy-five per cent of BIA members are in small family businesses, employing local workers and supporting local communities.