(FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) — The Marine Research Hub, in collaboration with the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), announced the recipients of the first MRH Innovation & Sustainability Awards at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) 2023.
This accolade celebrates companies and organizations within the marine industry that have demonstrated remarkable dedication and ingenuity in developing solutions to safeguard marine ecosystems for generations to come. The winners were revealed on Oct. 25 during the MRH Innovation & Sustainability award reception.
The overall winner of the MRH Innovation & Sustainability Award at FLIBS 2023 was Sunreef Yachts/Sunreef Ventures. Sunreef was also one of the boats in the running for Best in Show this year. MRH Innovation & Sustainability Awards also recognized three finalists: Volvo Penta, Boening USA, and ePropulsion Technology Ltd.
“We are thrilled to have this platform, along with the unwavering support of our sponsors and partners, to recognize the marine industry companies/organizations at FLIBS, those who are leading the way in developing and implementing solutions that will protect our marine ecosystems for future generations,” said Katherine O’Fallon, executive director of the Marine Research Hub. “We are so excited to continue to grow and elevate the initiatives of the marine industry and happy to award this year’s first winner Sunreef Yachts.”
The panel of judges:
• Fabien Cousteau, Fabien Cousteau Ocean Learning Center (FCOLC)
• Eddy Denison, Yacht Sales International
• Dan Hanes, Sea3 Systems
• Justin Montes, DeAngelo Marine Exhaust Inc.
• Christine Battles, Advanced Mechanical Enterprises (AME Solutions)
Sponsors of MRH awards:
• Allini Water Filtration Systems
• Total Marine Solutions
• DeAngelo Marine Exhaust
• Marine Industries Association of South Florida
• Informa Markets
Their collective endorsement underscores the significance of the MRH Innovation & Sustainability Awards in recognizing and celebrating sustainable practices in the marine industry. Notably, Allini Water Filtration Systems provided water refill stations throughout the show, furthering sustainability efforts to eliminate single-use plastic at FLIBS along with DeAngelo Marine Exhaust, making the MRH plaques locally with sustainable materials.
The MRH Innovation & Sustainability Awards are dedicated to honoring organizations that have demonstrated exceptional dedication and ingenuity in advancing sustainability across various sectors in the marine industry community with environmental conservation, renewable energy, social impact, eco-conscious products, sustainable practices and community-driven initiatives.
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