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NMMA Canada honors Michael Vollmer with 2020 Hall of Fame Award

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 24 Jan 2020 08:07 PST

The NMMA Canada has announced the induction of Michael Vollmer into the NMMA Canada Hall of Fame. Vollmer's contributions and achievements to the recreational boating industry were recognized during NMMA Canada's Recreational Boating Industry Breakfast on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the Toronto International Boat Show at the Beanfield Centre, where he was presented with the 2020 NMMA Canada Hall of Fame Award.

The NMMA Hall of Fame Award is the Association's highest honor. Established in 1988, it recognizes individuals who have, or continue to generate, substantial and lasting contributions toward the advancement of the marine industry. It honours individuals whose names and deeds are synonymous with the pursuit of quality, innovation, and perfection within their respective spheres of expertise.

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