The National Boating Safety Awards were established in 2019 by the Sea Tow Foundation™ Boating Safety Advisory Council to recognize and celebrate the top for-profit companies in the recreational boating industry, and those organizations that represent them, for their commitment to promoting boating safety.

Now in their 7th year, the National Boating Safety Awards were presented at IBEX on October 8, 2025. The following companies are the 2025 winners:

Community Boating and Education Program Award: Freedom Boat Club

             Honorable Mention: Causeway Marine

Gear, Equipment & Accessories Manufacturer Award: Garmin

Marine Manufacturers Award: Pursuit Boats

Marine Retailer Award: Strong's Marine

Marine Trade Association Award: National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)

Media Outlet Award: Bob's No Wake Zone Boating Radio Show

PR, Marketing, & Advertising Agency Award: Hammer and Nail Marketing

Social Media Influencer Award: BoatClass

Additional details about the winners and their entries will be shared soon.

Thank you to our awards sponsors!

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        Lighthouse Sponsors:            

        Beacon Level Sponsors: 

          Flare Level Sponsors: 

PAST WINNERS OF THE NATIONAL BOATING SAFETY AWARDS

A listing of past winners from 2024,  2023, 2022,  2021,  2020, and 2019 can be found on our blog.  Winners are provided with a custom plaque and a digital badge. Their company names are featured on the Sea Tow Foundation website and on social media, and each has the opportunity to provide content for a custom blog post.