Miami Innovation Award Winners

NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the 12 recipients and three honorable mentions for the 2025 Miami Innovation Awards at the Miami International Boat Show in February. The awards honor manufacturers and suppliers in the marine marketplace that bring new, innovative products to boaters.

This year’s judging committee comprised seven BWI members, including Lakeland Boating Editorial Director Kate Bush, along with Tim Murphy (Chair), Ben Stein (Co-Chair), Gary Reich, Kim Knudsen, Tony Esposito and Kelsey Bonham.

“We live in a time of fundamental change in boating — how we store and use energy, how we control our boats, how we collect and send dynamic information, how we draw in younger boaters and those who haven’t tried it yet,” said chair Tim Murphy. “There are so many new ways to enjoy time on the water, and the 2025 Innovation Awards are showcasing those changes as they happen.” 

This year’s category winners are:

Alternative Propulsion: YANMAR Marine International, E-Saildrive 

Cabin cruisers, Motor Yachts, Trawlers: Azimut Yachts, Azimut Fly 72 

Center Console/Walkaround Fishing Boats: SOLACE Boats, SOLACE 37Pilot 

Consumer Electronics, Mobile Applications and Software: Avikus, NeuBoat Dock V2 

Consumer Safety Equipment: Mustang Survival, Atlas 190 DLX Life Jacket 

Cuddy Cabin, Bowrider, Deck Boats: Monterey Boats, Elite 30 

Docking and Fendering Equipment: Sunstream Boat Lifts, LiftBar 

Fishing Equipment, Gear & Tackle: Lee’s Tackle, Lee’s Ultima Outrigger 

(Dual Winners) Mechanical & Electrical Systems: Dometic, Dometic DG3 Gyrostabilizer 

(Dual Winner) Mechanical & Electrical Systems: Lithium Pros, S2460 Sodium-Ion Battery 

Personal Watercraft: Yamaha WaterCraft, Yamaha JetBlaster WaveRunner Series

Tow Boats: MasterCraft Boat Company, XStar

To learn more, visit miamiboatshow.com/en/exhibit/Innovation_awards.html.