Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Awards
The Innovation Awards program honors manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products for the boating industry to market. The Minneapolis program offers three consumer product categories for entry.
Minneapolis Boat Show Innovative Products Categories
- Aluminum Fishing Boats
- Fiberglass Fishing Boats
- Pontoon Boats
2019 Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Awards Winners
Aluminum Fishing Boats
Adventure, Lund Boats
"The versatility with very thoughtful and well-designed features including the SportTrak/ProTrak allowed for the use of various accessories from fender holders, rod holders and cup holders.” – Brady Kay, Innovation Judge
Fiberglass Fishing Boats
WX2200, Skeeter Boats
“The engineers took on the technical challenge of melding aluminum and fiberglass to create a stronger, but lighter deck and usable storage space.” – Alan Wendt, Innovation Judge
Pontoon Boats
Mirage 8524 DLZ Bar, Smoker Craft, Inc.
“The design responds to consumer trends for a large, comfortable aft lounge area that through innovative design transforms into an attractive social area with the touch of two buttons and a little elbow grease.” – Bill Gius, Innovation Judge
2018
Aluminum Fishing Boats
Impact XS, Lund Boats
Fiberglass Fishing Boats
WX2060, Skeeter Boats
Pontoon Boats
L-Class, Barletta Boats
