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Judges announced for 2023 Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Awards

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 24 Dec 2022 02:38 UTC
2023 Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Awards © National Marine Manufacturers Association

The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced today the panel of judges set to evaluate product entries for the 2023 Discover Boating® Minneapolis Boat Show® Innovation Awards. Innovation Award winners will be announced Wednesday, January 18 during the boat show's Sneak Peek Evening.

The Innovation Awards judges' committee is comprised of BWI members who perform product testing throughout the year and have specific expertise in marine products and equipment. Judges for the 2023 Minneapolis Innovation Awards are:

  • Brady Kay (Chair) - Kay is the executive editor of Pontoon & Deck Boat magazine and has been at the helm of the publication for over 20 years. During his tenure, Brady has tested and reviewed countless pontoon and deck boats, traveled to all 50 states for feature profiles, and has taken thousands of photos. He also currently oversees Great Lakes Boating magazine, a sister publication at Harris Publishing, and is in his third year as the president of Boating Writers International.

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