An auto dealer and landscaper formed Front Runner Boatworks with the idea they could do better than other manufacturers.

The effort has delivered almost $14 million back to states.

Winners will be announced in 26 categories on February 14.

The agency reportedly rejected federal suggestions to help prevent boating tragedies.

The supply agreement runs until the end of 2022.

The industry association is offering free audio versions of its IBEX summit on growboating.org.

The former Dometic executive will take over from Terry Gilliland, who is nearing retirement.

The awards were presented at a dinner in New York City on Oct. 31.