Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, have announced the results of this year’s Edson Star Awards for Excellence in Portraying Company Image. Presented by Will Keene, chairman of Edson International, and given to companies whose display and employees exemplify pride and professionalism, the awards were presented to four category winners who each received a $1000 credit toward their 2018 show contract costs from the show producers. Will Keene also awarded the Edson 2017 Star of the Show Plaque to an overall winner. Oceanvolt won the 2017 Edson Star of the Show Award and Best Overall Display. Oceanvolt out of Annapolis, MD, won Best Free-Standing Display, Best Overall Display, and the Edson 2017 Star of the Show Plaque. Way to go Oceanvolt!

Other awardees were:

Best In-Water Powerboat Dispaly: Kadey-Krogen Yachts, Annapolis Best In-Water Sailboat Display: HH Catamarans, Quanzhou, FuJian Province Best Booth Display: Aquidneck Mooring Company, Middletown, Rhode Island “Overall, the exhibitors at the 47th annual Newport International Boat Show delivered a high level of professionalism – it was very difficult to choose the best display,” said Will Keene. “Exhibits were judged by an independent group and assessed on cohesive branding throughout; eye-catching and inviting set-up; well-dressed, friendly, knowledgeable staff; brochures and business cards readily available; and a neat and clean environment.” The Newport International Boat Show opened on Thursday, September 14 and continued through Sunday, September 17 along the Newport Waterfront on America’s Cup Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. One of the largest in-water boat shows in the country, this year’s event had over 600 exhibitors from around the world with an exceptional assortment of boats of every type and style from 15 to 90 feet, and a wide variety of accessories, equipment, electronics, gear and services for boaters.