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PRESENTED BYOFFICIAL U.S. DEBUT OF 2020 BOATS & BOATING PRODUCTSThe Newport For New Products program, now in its 14th year, is a highlight of the Newport
International Boat Show (NIBS), and one of the leading award programs in the marine industry. With
the partnership of Cruising World, Sailing World and Yachting magazines, the year’s first showing of boats
and boating products will be recognized before, during and after the Newport Show.
Awards will be given for Best New Powerboat, Best New Sailboat, Best New Boating Product, and Best
New Navigation Product. The NFNP program also includes a “Green” category, and each company
accepted into the NFNP program will be eligible for this award with one winner chosen for “Best Green
Boat” and one winner for “Best Green Product” based on benefits and features of the entry. And, due to
the importance of personal weather gear (wearable) for serious offshore boating or coastal cruising, and
all the new hi-tech materials to choose from, we are pleased to announce a new NFNP award for Best
New Weather Gear.
The NFNP program is open to foreign and domestic boats and boating products launched after April 1,
2019 that will make their official boat show debut at the Newport International Boat Show. Imported boats
and boating products that have been exhibited and sold at boat shows outside the U.S. are also eligible.
These strict criteria legitimize the NFNP awards which are judged based on innovation, value to the
consumer, safety and aesthetics as determined by industry experts. Judging of the Best New Boats and
Products takes place on opening day and the winners are announced and publicized on Friday,
September 13, 2019.
The Newport For New Products program also features a “People’s Choice Award.” Attendees who come
to the show on Thursday will be able to vote online on the NIBS website for their favorite new boat in
the show. New debuts are marked with distinctive NFNP decals and flags to help make them easy to find.
Votes will be tallied and the winner of the 2019 NFNP People’s Choice Award will be announced Friday
morning at the Awards Ceremony. And to sweeten the pot, one lucky People's Choice voter will win a
$250 American Express gift card.
We hope that you’ll join us at the 2019 Newport International Boat Show to see for yourself all the
exciting new boats, gear and accessories that will be on display.
See you on the docks!