IBEX Innovation Awards Announced

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX)  has announced the winners of the 2025 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 four honorable mentions from a record 112 entries submitted by exhibiting marine industry companies.

The winners of the 2025 IBEX Innovation Awards are:

Boat Care and Maintenance: Spectrum Color, Spectrum Color Eye

Boatbuilding Methods and Materials: Diab, Advanced Kits
Honorable Mention: Viam, Viam Robotic Block Sanding System

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Boatyard and Marina Hardware and Software: Brownell Boat Stands & Equipment, Brownell Boat Stands Service Service Station
Honorable Mention: Barnapole, Barnapole

Deck Equipment and Hardware: Docked, Docked

Electrical Systems (DUAL WINNERS): AquaAmp, SeaSocket

Solid State Marine, 36V120ah New 6TL

Furnishings, and Interior Parts: Taco Marine, Altura Luxury Helm

Mechanical Systems: Dometic Marine, Dometic CSX Refrigeration System

OEM Electronics (DUAL WINNERS): Lookout, Lookout

NorCross Marine Products, HawkEye DepthTrax Edge

Propulsion Parts, Propellers: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Yamaha Helm Master EX Wireless Control System
Honorable Mention: Liquid Lumens, Vessel Vector Neo

Safety Equipment: ASA Electronics, Camera Docking Assist System by Voyager Safety Systems