The Newport International Boat Show announced the judging panel for this year’s Newport for New Products awards.
The program is run in partnership with seven marine media outlets — Cruising World, Passagemaker, Power & Motoryacht, SAIL, Sailing World, Soundings and Yachting magazines, all of which (along with Soundings Trade Only) are part of Firecrown Media.
According to a statement, the panel comprises five veteran marine journalists:
- Daniel Harding Jr., editor-in-chief, Power & Motoryacht
- Jeff Moser, editor-in-chief, Passagemaker
- Lydia Mullan, editor-in-chief, SAIL
- Gary Reich, editor-in-chief, Soundings
- Sam White, senior editor, Yachting
Entries will be judged on innovation, design, functionality and consumer value, with awards handed out across five categories:
- Best New Powerboat
- Best New Sailboat
- Best New Product — Technology
- Best New Product — Boat Operation, Maintenance & Safety
- Maintenance & Safety
- Best New Weather Gear (wearable)
Winners will be revealed Sept. 18 ahead of the boat show’s opening. The 55th annual Newport International Boat Show is scheduled for Sept. 17-20 in Newport, R.I.
The deadline for applications is Aug. 15. Click here to apply.
