Judges announced for 2026 Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Awards

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Judges announced for 2026 Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Awards

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 10 Jan 15:09 GMT January 22, 2026

Judges announced for 2026 Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Awards © National Marine Manufacturers Association

The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the panel of judges set to evaluate product entries for the 2026 Discover Boating® Minneapolis Boat Show® Innovation Awards. Innovation Award winners will be announced during the new Breakfast Briefing and Awards Presentation taking place on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 10:00am at the Lifestyle Feature.

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 2026 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 25 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 served three years as president of Boating Writers International.

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