Boating Journalists Recognized for Best Writing & Imaging at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show
Boating and fishing journalists, photographers, and videographers were recognized this week during the annual breakfast meeting of Boating Writers International (BWI) at the 2025 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show.
In BWI’s 2024 Contest, presentations in 16 contest categories representing $16,000 in cash awards were made to first, second and third place scorers. Cash award recipients also received a recognition plaque noting their "Excellence in creating compelling content about boating through entertaining, educational and inspiring journalism."
In its 32nd year, the BWI Awards attracted 78 participants submitting 275 entries. In addition to cash awards, 28 Certificates of Merit were presented. Each of the categories was judged by four active journalists.
Discover Boating, powered by the NMMA and Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), sponsored the “Boating Lifestyles” category, helping to reinforce the brand strategy to connect consumers to all things boating.
Learn more about the contest and all the winners at www.bwi.org