Apply Now for National Boating Safety Awards

The Sea Tow Foundation^™, a national non-profit dedicated to reducing boating-related accidents and fatalities, in partnership with its Boating Safety Advisory Council, is now accepting applications for the 2026 National Boating Safety Awards. The awards recognize and celebrate outstanding efforts within the recreational boating industry that promote safe and responsible boating and help build more confident boaters.

Winners will be recognized live at IBEX (International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference) in Tampa, Florida, on October 6, at 4:00 pm as a Special Event in the Tech Talks on the Main Stager.

For complete eligibility information, category descriptions and to apply, visit https://www.boatingsafety.com/page/Awards. Applications must be submitted by August 31, 2026.

New for 2026, the nine new award categories focus on how boating safety is being promoted rather than the type of company or individual submitting the entry. This shift allows campaigns, programs, products, partnerships and other efforts to be evaluated based on their strength, reach and impact.

Any for-profit company, trade organization or individual whose work is rooted in and directed toward the recreational boating community is welcome to apply. Non-profit organizations whose primary mission is to promote safe and responsible boating are not eligible.

Applicants may submit efforts carried out between January 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026. There is no cost to enter.