The NMMA and Boating Writers International announced the winners of the Minneapolis Innovation Awards yesterday during the Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show. The awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new and innovative products to market.
This year’s program named six winners in four categories — one in the aluminum and non-fiberglass fishing boats category, one in the fiberglass category, two in the pontoon category and two in the furnishings category.
“We’re proud to recognize the recipients of the 2026 Minneapolis Innovation Awards, whose products and technologies continue to move our industry forward,” show manager Darren Envall said in a statement. “These innovations, along with dozens of new marine products on display at the 2026 Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show, give attendees a premier opportunity to explore, compare and shop the latest in boating.”
In the aluminum and non-fiberglass fishing boat category, Princecraft received the Innovation Award for the Platinum 190.
In the fiberglass fishing boat category, Vexus received the Innovation Award for the DVX23s.
In the furnishings category (dual winners), Barletta received the award for the Lusso 25UA Seakeeper collaboration, and Premier Marine was awarded for its Command Anchor.
In the pontoon category (dual winners), Godfrey won for the Sanpan, and Viaggio received the award for the Lago Z24B.
The judges, from Boating Writers International, were Brady Kay (chair), Robert Beringer and Bill Gius.
