Award Top 2015 Boating Stories
Boating and fishing journalists were recognized during the Miami Boat Show in an annual writing contest conducted by the membership of Boating Writers International (BWI). Presentations in 15 contest...
View ArticleDigital’s Influence on Journalists
A panel discussion in Miami focused on “How the Digital Revolution Has Changed What Editors Want From Freelancers and Marketers,” examining how the proliferation of media platforms has changed the...
View ArticleNew BWI Officers & Directors
BWI members have elected two new Directors and re-elected another and its Board elected three Officers. The new Directors, who serve three-year terms, are Chris Woodward, Editor of Sport Fishing...
View ArticleInnovations Barrage Repeats at IBEX
Rapid-fire presentations of approximately 20 new boating-related innovations will be on tap for a return engagement of “Pitch The Press” at this year’s International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition &...
View ArticleMarine Innovations Abound at Fall Trade Events
The two fall major business-to-business marine trade expositions provide special recognition for innovations and product quality by providing a stage for manufacturers and service providers to...
View ArticleFt. Lauderdale BWI Breakfast Social
Celebrating its 5th year, ZF Marine is again hosting the “best kept secret” of the Fort Lauderdale boat show for BWI members on Friday November 4. Marketing Manager Martin Meissner notes, “Come and...
View ArticleBoat Writing Contest Underway
BWI’s Annual Writing Contest is open for business with 17 categories funded and offering $17,000 in prize awards. Entering was simplified several years ago by uploading PDF files or URL links. All of...
View ArticleMiami BWI Meet Moves to Thursday
BWI is moving its Annual Meeting, Writing Contest Awards and “Newsmaker” presentation breakfast event to Thursday February 16, opening day of the Miami International Boat Show. Timing will remain the...
View ArticleTop Boating Journalism Gets Recognized
Boating and fishing journalists were recognized at the start of the Miami International Boat Show in an annual writing contest conducted by the membership of Boating Writers International (BWI)....
View Article3 Directors Re-Elected, 1 Appointed
BWI members have re-elected three Directors and its Board appointed a new Director to fill a vacancy. The returning Directors, who serve three-year terms, are: Alan Jones, editor for Boating World...
View ArticleScholarship Program Underway
BWI has launched a new Scholarship Program designed to help young men and women enter the exciting world of boating journalism. Plans are to have the program in place and ready to unveil to members and...
View ArticleFLIBS Readies for November 1 Opening
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show has shifted its five-day run to open a day earlier on Wednesday, November 1 (Prime Time Preview day) through Sunday, November 5. Informa Exhibitions, the...
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Boat Writing Contest Marks 25th Year
BWI’s Annual Writing Contest celebrates its Silver Anniversary this year with 17 categories offering $17,000 in prize awards. All of the details are included on this website under “Writing Contest”...
View ArticleBest Boating Journalism Recognized for 25th Year
Boating and fishing journalists were recognized at the start of the 2018 Miami International Boat Show in an annual writing contest conducted by the membership of Boating Writers International (BWI)....
View ArticleNew Directors Join BWI Board
BWI members elected two Directors and its Board appointed a new Director to fill a vacancy and elected three Officers in early 2018. Newly elected to the Board is Jim Fullilove while Gary Reich was...
View ArticleScholarship Fund Accepting Donations
The BWI Scholarship Fund has completed the process of registering with the IRS as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit entity, and is now able to accept donations. The goal of the scholarship program in its first...
View ArticleFt. Lauderdale BWI Breakfast Social
Celebrating its 5th year, ZF Marine is again hosting the “best kept secret” of the Fort Lauderdale boat show for BWI members on Friday November 4. Marketing Manager Martin Meissner notes, “Come and...
View ArticleBest Boating Journalism Gains Annual Awards
Boating and fishing journalists, photographers and videographers were recognized at the start of the 2019 Miami International Boat Show in an annual awards program conducted by the membership of...
View ArticleBWI Awards First Scholarship
A key highlight of the Annual BWI Annual meeting at the 2019 Miami Boat Show was the presentation of BWI’s Inaugural Scholarship award. A check for $2,000 was awarded to Carly Sisson, currently...
View ArticleNew Director Joins BWI Board
BWI members re-elected two Directors, welcomed a new Director and its Board elected three Officers in early 2019. Newly elected to the Board is Ron Ballanti while returning Officers are President Alan...
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