PHOTO COURTESY SEA TOW FOUNDATION

The Sea Tow Foundation and its Boating Safety Advisory Council announced the winners of the National Boating Safety Awards.

“Once again, we are thrilled to celebrate and honor the outstanding dedication to boating safety within the for-profit sector of the boating industry,” Gail R. Kulp, executive director of the Sea Tow Foundation, said in a statement. “Their achievements reflect not only their individual efforts but also their contributions to making our waters safer for all.”

The foundation said it received a record number of entries this year. The winners:

• Top Marine Manufacturer: Yamaha

• Marine Gear and Equipment Manufacturer: Garmin International

• Marine Media Outlet: Bonnier Corp.

• Marine Public Relations and Marketing Efforts: Boston Whaler

• Marine Social Media Influencer: Boat Safe Chicago

• Marine Retailer: Regal & Nautique of Orlando

• Marine Trade Association: Water Sports Industry Association

• Community Boating Education Program: Boat Safe Chicago