Garmin has been named Manufacturer of the Year in the large manufacturer category for the 11th consecutive year by members of the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) at its annual conference and awards banquet held Sept. 25 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Manufacturer of the Year title is awarded to the most recognized company in the marine electronics industry for excellence in product service and support in the field, Garmin said in a release.
Garmin was also awarded eight Product of Excellence awards in the multifunction display (MFD), fishfinder, autopilot, multimedia entertainment, automatic identification system (AIS), marine safety device, satellite communication antenna and marine specialty product categories. These awards are voted on by NMEA dealers who specialize in installing marine electronics, qualified NMEA technicians and other marine electronics manufacturers.
“It’s a tremendous honor to be recognized by the NMEA as Manufacturer of the Year for 11 years running and to extend our product of excellence awards across so many categories. This recognition reflects the dedication of our entire team to delivering innovative marine technology, exceptional service and unwavering support to our customers. Garmin’s momentum in the marine industry shows no signs of slowing and we look forward to continuing to work alongside the NMEA to shape the future of marine technology,” said Dave Dunn, Garmin senior director of marine and RV sales.
This year’s NMEA Product of Excellence honors for Garmin include:
- MFD: GPSMAP 9227
At 27 inches, this is the industry’s largest integrated 4K resolution touchscreen chartplotter. Garmin has won the MFD category for 11 consecutive years. - Fishfinder: GSD 28
Premium sonar module powered by RapidReturn sonar with next-gen xCHIRP technology for Garmin’s clearest and most detailed fish arch returns with a 10,000-foot range. - Autopilot: Reactor 40 Hydraulic Autopilot with SmartPump v2
Recreational autopilot system with AHRS technology. This is Garmin’s 13th consecutive honor in the autopilot category. - Multimedia Entertainment: Fusion Apollo RA770 Marine Stereo
Premium audio source unit with built-in Wi-Fi. Garmin has earned top honors in the multimedia entertainment category for a decade. - AIS: Cortex M1 Hub
Communication hub with smartAIS transponder and remote vessel monitoring. For four years running, Garmin has won the AIS category. - Marine Safety Device: inReach Mini 2 Marine Bundle
Lightweight and compact SOS satellite communicator with navigation and two-way text messaging1, bundled with a boat-friendly mount. - Satellite Communication Antenna: inReach Messenger Plus
SOS satellite communicator with two-way text, photo and voice messaging. This is Garmin’s second consecutive win in the satellite communication antenna category. - Marine Specialty Product: quatix 8 Marine GPS Smartwatch
Nautical smartwatch with AMOLED display, chartplotter controls and built-in flashlight.
“These awards showcase the very best in marine electronics technology. Every year, our members and certified installers select products that they trust and rely on to deliver performance, safety and innovation on the water,” said Mark Reedenauer, NMEA president and executive director.
