2024 American Boat Builders and Repairers Association Awards Categories
Annually, it is your chance to recognize our peers and colleagues for their outstanding service to the industry.
Categories include:
Boatyard of the Year
ABBRA’s Boatyard of the Year award is given to the boatyard facility that demonstrates excellence in all facets of their company through commitment to customer service, quality workmanship, best business practices, industry standards, professionalism, workforce development, and positive vendor relations.
Boat Builder of the Year
ABBRA recognizes the boat building facility that through its commitment to innovation, sound engineering, quality workmanship, teamwork, and professional project management, has built a vessel that has been successfully launched and recognized as a significant contribution to the recreational yachting industry. Whose process and product have made a lasting contribution to the recreational marine industry.
History of Winners
President’s Award
| 2016 | Michael Keyworth |
| 2018 | John Adey |
| 2019 | John Gambino |
| 2020 | Richard Downs-Honey |
Boat Builder of the Year
| 2016 | Hodgdon Yachts ( 200 year anniversary) |
| 2017 | Gold Coast Yachts |
| 2018 | Ranger Tug |
| 2019 | Huckins Yachts |
| 2020 | Aaron Crawford/Sabre Yachts |
Boatyard of the Year
| 2016 | Hodgdon Yachts |
| 2017 | Kittery Point Yacht Yard |
| 2018 | Hinckley Yacht Services Portsmouth RI |
| 2019 | Camachee Yacht Yard |
| 2020 | KKMI Richmond PT. California-Paul Kaplan |
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