The Sea Tow Foundation, in partnership with the Boating Safety Advisory Council, is accepting applications for the 2025 National Boating Safety Awards. Applications are being accepted through Sept. 12, and the awards will be presented Oct. 8, during the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference in Tampa, Fla.

IBEX is scheduled for Oct. 7-9.

“The Sea Tow Foundation is proud to recognize the companies and individuals raising the bar in boating safety across our industry,” executive director Gail R. Kulp said in a statement. “From innovative product design to impactful education campaigns, the National Boating Safety Awards celebrate those who are making safety a priority.”

The 2025 awards will honor outstanding efforts from businesses and individuals working in all sectors of the boating industry. Any business that is or represents a for-profit entity within the industry is welcome to apply. There is no cost to enter. Applicants may submit multiple entries, whether in the same or different categories, as long as each entry represents a distinct initiative.

More information about the National Boating Safety Awards, including application details, is available here.