EBI wins 'Impact' Award at European Association Summit 2025 for Blue Boat Horizon Project
by European Boating Industry 16 Apr 11:32 BST
10 April 2025
European Society of Association Executives award © European Boating Industry
European Boating Industry (EBI) proudly announces being selected for the 'Impact' category at the European Association Awards 2025.
The awards ceremony took place on 10 April at TheMerode in Brussels, recognising EBI's pioneering Blue Boat Horizon project, which aims at promoting sustainability based on Life Cycle Assessment in the recreational boating sector.
The European Association Awards, organised by the European Society of Association Executives (ESAE), celebrate excellence within the association community. The winner was chosen by a jury of leading association professionals.
EBI was honored to be nominated in two of the four award categories: 'Event Innovation' together with boot Düsseldorf for the Blue Innovation Dock and 'Impact'. The 'Impact' award acknowledges initiatives that have made significant contributions to society, aligning with the Summit's 2025 theme, "Association Excellence in a Shifting Society".?
Blue Boat Horizon is the biggest project in EBI's history and an ambitious industry collaboration. For the first time, it brings together key players to develop a common approach to improving environmental performance. It has galvanised the sector with the same mission: Making Life Cycle Assessment the building block to improve environmental performance and transform the boating industry.
It now approaches the next steps of the project, which sees the collaboration with leading international marine associations, such as the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). It focuses on quantifying and improving the environmental performance of recreational boats.
Philip Easthill, Secretary-General of EBI, expressed his appreciation: "We are honored to receive the 'Impact' award, which underscores our commitment to advancing sustainability in the recreational boating industry. Thank you very much to ESAE and the esteemed jury members. Blue Boat Horizon exemplifies our dedication to environmental stewardship based on a strong business case and our proactive approach to addressing the challenges of a shifting society. We have enormous gratitude for the boat building businesses and national associations that have been leading this project over the last year and will now embark on the next steps with us."