Americana Outdoors E-Magazine - October 2023

Garmin Named Manufacturer of the Year for Marine Electronics for Ninth Consecutive Year In addition to securing the highest accolade,

At Garmin, they are well aware that their products are innovative — but it’s always gratifying when others acknowledge it too. At the annual conference and awards banquet of the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA®), Garmin was bestowed with the prestigious title of Manufacturer of the Year in the large manufacturer category for the ninth consecutive year. This honor is presented to the industry’s most esteemed company, recognizing their exceptional support in the field and their commitment to product excellence — two areas in which Garmin takes great pride. This achievement is a testament to Garmin’s mission to assist mariners in maximizing their time spent on the water.

Garmin also clinched five separate NMEA Product of Excellence awards in the following categories: MFD: GPSMAP® 8616xsv Autopilot: Reactor™ 40 Hydraulic Autopilot with SmartPump v2 Multimedia Entertainment: Fusion® Apollo™ “These awards demonstrate Garmin’s strength as a team, as they exemplify not only the high quality of our products but also our commitment to providing customers and dealers with exceptional service and support throughout our entire organization,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales. RA770 Marine Stereo AIS: Cortex® M1 Hub Safety: GPSMAP® 86sci