Boating Industry Women Making Waves

Boating Industry is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Women Making Waves industry recognition program. The nomination process will close on May 1, 2024.

The 2024 Women Making Waves will be featured in the June/July issue of Boating Industry, as well as honored at the Boating Industry ELEVATE SUMMIT in Charlotte, North Carolina in January.

Women Making Waves is Boating Industry’s effort to honor the multitude of women in the industry who have made - and continue to make - great contributions to its success, propel its growth and lead their organizations and peers into the future.

Women Making Waves nominees can be from any company or organization that does business in the recreational boating industry. There is no limit to how many times a woman can be nominated, but they can only be named to the list once.

Our intent is to lift up women of all ages – and career stages – and we have listed lots of ways that women can demonstrate their accomplishments. Don’t feel as if you need to fill out every nomination box completely. Some might apply to your nominee, others not so much, or not at all. This form is simply to get you started and to be as inclusive as possible with a wide range of nominees.

Questions? Please email editor-in-chief Adam Quandt at aquandt@boatingindustry.com and include “Boating Industry Women Making Waves” in the subject line. Thanks for your support!

Nominations are due May 1, 2024.

Nominee Name*

Job Title*

Company/Organization*

Nominee Number*

Nominee Email Address*

Nominated by*

Nominator's Phone Number*

Nominator's Email Address*

How has the nominee improved or impacted their company/organization?

How have the nominee’s efforts advanced the entire boating industry?

Name some of the ways your nominee may have been an advocate and catalyst for change, and acted as a role model for others?

How has your nominee demonstrated authentic leadership?

Has your nominee been a cultural ambassador, advocating for others, and leading by example?

Provide an example or examples of how your nominee might have demonstrated a commitment to exceptional customer service or experience:

How has your nominee shown the strength to pursue and reach personal and professional goals, despite challenges they may have faced because of their race, age, gender, etc.?

How has your nominee forged a path on the road less travelled, or taken something from concept to reality as an entrepreneur?

We are interested in hearing about women who have not only been dedicated to the advancement of others but also paved the way for the leaders of tomorrow through mentorship. Tell us about ways your nominee has served as a mentor to the next generation of workforce:

Women in all kinds of industries are breaking down STEM barriers, and the boating industry is no exception. Tell us about ways your nominee has been a catalyst for change or has made a contribution in manufacturing or engineering roles:

Is there any other information we should consider in our evaluation for this nominee?

2024 Boating Industry Women Making Waves