The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference yesterday announced the winners of this year’s Innovation Awards program.
The program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and judged by members of Boating Writers International. The panel selected 12 winners and three honorable mentions from 100 entries, submitted by IBEX exhibitors. Awards were presented yesterday during the annual Industry Breakfast.
The 2026 IBEX Innovation Awards winners 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, 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
Honorable Mention: AquaAmp, Smart DT connector
Furnishings and Interior Parts
- Kenyon International, Signature induction cooktop
Mechanical Systems
- Flow Marine Systems, FlowGuard integrated HVAC condensate protection
OEM Electronics
- Garmin USA, Signal VHF 400
Honorable Mention: Nextfour/Q Experience, Q Float display
Propulsion Equipment and Parts
- Glydus, telescopic and tilt mechanism
Safety Equipment
- Canyon Runner, Connected Vessel Intelligence
Trailers, Parts and Accessories
- Launch & Retrieve Boat Latch, L&R Boat Latch
Click here for the judges’ commentary on each product.
