Miami, FL (September 15, 2026) — For the first time, Boating Industry's Top 100 Gala is headed to the Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®, bringing its annual celebration of the marine industry's top dealers and leaders to one of the world's premier boating events. On February 11, Top 100 honorees from across the marine industry will gather in Miami to be recognized, including Boating Industry's Top Dealers, 40 Under 40, Women Making Waves, and Movers & Shakers.

"Bringing Boating Industry's Top 100 Gala to the Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® further strengthens Miami as the place where the recreational boating industry comes together to do business, build relationships and celebrate its best," said Jennifer Thompson, SVP, NMMA Shows. "The Gala brings many of the country's leading dealers and industry leaders together in one place, creating another meaningful opportunity to connect during one of the industry's most important weeks of the year. We're thrilled to welcome the Top 100 honorees to Miami in 2027."

The banquet kicks off with a networking cocktail hour, followed by dinner and an award presentation emceed by Boating Industry's editorial team. The event recognizes rising stars, innovative leaders and industry icons from all parts of the marine industry, including retail, manufacturing and distributing.

"We're excited to bring our decades of experience celebrating the Top 100 winners to the Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®," said Boating Industry SVP Jeremy Nedelka. "Attendees and sponsors should expect the same executive-level participation, on-stage recognition and celebratory atmosphere we've curated over the past twenty-plus years, but even bigger now that it's in Miami."

Boating Industry is currently accepting nominations for the Top Dealers awards (due Oct 2). Visit BoatingIndustry.com for eligibility rules and entry forms.

About EPG Brand Acceleration
EPG Brand Acceleration is a media and marketing services company covering the powersports and beverage alcohol industries across both trade and consumer segments. Its industry-leading publications, including Powersports Business, Boating Industry and OPE+Landscape, provide unmatched audience engagement, data intelligence and marketing expertise. Along with data services provider EPG Specialty Information, we create context and connections that build business.

About Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®
The Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® is owned by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in partnership with the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA) and produced by Informa Markets. Discover Boating® is an industry-powered effort to help people explore life on the water.

CONTACTS:

EPG Brand Acceleration

• Jeremy Nedelka, SVP and Managing Director, jnedelka@epgacceleration.com

NMMA/Informa

• Sarah Salvatori, Director, Communications, ssalvatori@nmma.org
• Rachel Harmon, Senior Project Manager, Consumer & Trade Events, rharmon@nmma.org