International BoatBuilders Exhibition & Conference

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Judges Named For 2011 IBEX Innovation Awards
Louisville, Ky. – August 23, 2011 – The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced today judges for the 2011 IBEX Innovation Awards, being presented during the upcoming International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) taking place
October 17-19 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. Award winners will be recognized during the annual IBEX Industry Breakfast on Monday, October 17 from 7:30-9:30 a.m.
The Innovation Awards judges’ committee is comprised of BWI members who perform product testing throughout the year and have specific expertise in marine OEM products and equipment. The committee is chaired by Alan Wendt, past editor of Marine CEO, Getaways!, and Adventures magazines, and contributor to TalkoftheDock.com. Rounding out the panel of judges for the 2011 IBEX Innovation Awards are:
Zuzana Prochazka, editor, TalkoftheDock.com; technical editor, Latitudes & Attitudes; freelancer for publications including Sea, Sail, Yachtworld, Lakeland Boating, and DIY Boatowner; president, BWI
Frank Lanier, accredited marine surveyor; public speaker; and contributor to numerous publications including Sea, Practical Sailor, Lakeland Boating, and Southern Boating
Susan Canfield, accredited marine surveyor; technical writer; and Wooden Boat School instructor
Roger McAfee, former lawyer; contributor to Pacific Yachting, Sea magazine, Southern Boating, Lakeland Boating, ShowBoats International and Dockwalk; past president of the Metal Boat Society
Brady Kay, editor, Pontoon & Deckboat magazine and Houseboat magazine
Patricia Kearns, former ABYC technical assistant; contributor to DIY Magazine; founder and CEO of Marine Experts Group; maritime consultant; and frequent speaker at IBEX.

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