The American Boat & Yacht Council announced new board members and presented awards at its annual meeting Jan. 9 in New Orleans. The meeting kicks off ABYC’s Standards Week.
“ABYC’s annual meeting is a favorite tradition for our team to connect with colleagues and friends and make some big announcements,” ABYC president John Adey said in a statement. “It’s always a great time and a reminder how fortunate we are to be in this industry, with so many people making a lasting impact in boating safety.”
ABYC announced the election of its 2023 board of directors officers and directors at large. Jeff Wasil of the National Marine Manufacturers Association replaces Nancy Cueroni as board chair. New board members are William Daley, former president of CED Technologies, and Kate Holden, marketing and communications director for the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference.
The meeting concluded with an awards ceremony. Andy Adams, managing editor of Canadian Yachting and Boating Industry Canada magazines, received the ABYC Horizon Award for his contributions to the future success and growth of ABYC and the boating industry. Colleen Moore, an ABYC master technician, received the Bolling Fortson Douglas Memorial Award as a female ABYC member who best exemplifies dedication to the marine industry.
