Writer Elaine Lembo’s December 2023 BoatUS Magazine feature, “It’s a Jungle Out There,” took a First place award in the Boating Writers International annual writing competition.
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BoatUS Magazine managing editor Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore’s three-minute video, “Don’t Make These Common Boating Etiquette Mistakes,” took a Second place in the Boating Writers International annual competition.
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SPRINGFIELD, Va., Feb. 19, 2024 – Boating Writers International, the professional association for writers, editors, publishers, bloggers, photographers and videographers in the recreational boating and fishing industries, bestowed eight awards on BoatUS Magazine staff and contributors during a presentation recently held at the group’s annual meeting at the 2024 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show.

The award recognized the best marine writing and content to winners across 16 categories. Recipients were awarded a plaque noting their “excellence in creating compelling stories about boating through entertaining, educational and inspiring journalism” as well as cash prizes.

BoatUS Magazine articles and produced video earned a first-, three second-, third-place awards as well as three merit awards across six categories.

Category: Boating Travel and Destinations

First place: “It’s a Jungle Out There” by Elaine Lembo

Judge Peter Robson commented, "This chronicle of a trip up the Amazon features a creative lead that draws the reader in and is entertaining, interesting, informative, smooth-flowing, and inspiring. Wish I’d been along."

Category: Boating Videos

Second place: “Don’t Make These Common Boating Etiquette Mistakes” by Stacey Wigmore

Category: Boating Profiles

Second place: “A Schooner Runs Through It” by Tim Murphy

Category: Boating Issues, News and Analysis

Second place: “Boat Selling Blues” by Lenny Rudow

Merit award: “Artificial Intelligence Onboard” by Richard Armstrong

Merit award: “Will Boat Prices Ever Come Down?” by Fiona McGlynn

Category: Environmental Awareness & Education

Third place: “The Shrink Wrap Dilemma” by Fiona McGlynn

Category: Seamanship, Rescue & Safety

Merit award: “The Crippling Effects of Cold Water” by Fiona McGlynn

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About BoatUS Magazine:

Celebrating more than 55 years, BoatUS is the nation’s largest advocacy, services and safety group with more than 800,000 dues-paying members. Our flagship publication, BoatUS Magazine, is the largest circulation recreational marine publication in the US with engaging content that speaks to the passion for boat ownership. BoatUS is also the boat owners’ voice on Capitol Hill, fighting for their rights. On the road, we are The Boat Owners Auto Club® offering Trailer Assist® to help ensure a roadside trailer breakdown doesn’t cancel a trip to the lake. On the water when boats break down or run aground, our 600+ vessel, 300+ location nationwide TowBoatUS® fleet brings them safely back to the launch ramp or dock. BoatUS offers GEICO boat insurance policies that give boat owners affordable, specialized coverage and superior service they need. We help keep boaters safe and our waters clean with assistance from the 501(c)(3) nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water. Visit BoatUS.com.

About BWI:

BWI is a nonprofit professional organization consisting of writers, editors, broadcasters, publishers, photographers, public relations specialists and others in the communications profession associated with the boating industry. Members include active marine journalists across the US and Canada, and around the world. For more information, visit bwi.org.