IBEX Announces Innovation Awards

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s leading trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced the winners of the 2026 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. The program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI). The judges selected 12 Innovation Award winners and three honorable mentions from 100 entries submitted by exhibiting marine industry companies. Awards were presented during the annual Industry Breakfast and Innovation Awards presentation, held October 6, 2026.

The winners of the 2026 IBEX Innovation Awards are:

Boat Care and Maintenance – Dual Winners:
Propspeed, Foulfree Multi-Surface
Spectrum Color, Spectrum Color TouchPro

Boatbuilding Methods and Materials: Big Dog Adhesives, Reload Adhesives

Deck Equipment and Hardware: Scanstrut, Scanstrut Wireless Powered All-Round White LED Navigation Pole Light
Honorable Mention: Gemlux, Deluxe Antenna Mount

Electrical Systems – Dual Winners:
ARCO, Zeus Omega Alternator Control System
Egis Mobile Electric, Modular Power Distribution Module (PDM)
Honorable Mention: AquaAmp, Smart DT Connector

Furnishings and Interior Parts: Kenyon International Inc., Kenyon Signature® Induction Cooktop Series

Mechanical Systems: Flow Marine Systems, FlowGuard Integrated Marine HVAC Condensate Protection

OEM Electronics: Garmin USA, Garmin Signal™ VHF 40
Honorable Mention: Nextfour / Q Experience, Q Float display

Propulsion Equipment and Parts: Glydus, Telescopic and Tilt Mechanism

Safety Equipment: Canyon Runner, Canyon Runner Connected Vessel Intelligence

Trailers; Parts and Accessories: Launch & Retrieve Boat Latch, L&R Boat Latch

IBEX has long served as the central meeting place for the recreational marine industry, bringing together world-class technical education, product innovation and business development under one roof. Expanded networking, special events and professional communities reflect IBEX’s continued investment in creating meaningful connections that strengthen businesses, careers and the future of recreational boating.