Capping off an exciting and productive event, the WSIA Leadership Awards were presented at the 2023 Summit in Lake Tahoe, California, in honor of the best companies, people and products in the water sports industry.
Adapting in a Blizzard
This year’s event began just after huge storm dropped about 7 FEET of snow in two days, resulting in some delays. That included our awards, so we had to improvise! Winners will be shipped their real awards in the coming days.
Wake Park of the Year
Presented by Daniel Jarrett, West Rock Wake Park
Winner: Orlando Watersports Complex
Retail Shop of the Year
Presented by Dan Miller, Skier’s Choice
Winner: Active Watersports
Sales Rep of the Year
Presented by Jim Emmons, Water Sports Foundation
Winner: Sammy Roberts, Nautique
Camp/School of the Year
Presented by Jaysin Smith, Freedom Wake Park
Winner: Mission Bay Aquatic Center
Marine Dealership of the Year
Presented by Greg Meloon, Nautique Boats
Winner: Regal & Nautique of Orlando
The “Larry Meddock” Award
Presented by Robert Oswell
Winner: Dave Deep
Water Sports Innovation Awards
For the 2023 Leadership Awards, five products were honored for their positive impact on the water sports industry.
Secret Weapon 1.0
Luke Fornier, Adaptive Wake Solutions
Presented by Bill McCaffray & Corey Marotta
Solar Powered Fun Factory
Liquid Force
Presented by Dan Lay
Fresh Water Rinse System
Boatmate Trailers
Presented by Matt Brown
Shift Adjustable Foil Mast
Ronix
Presented by Garret Cortese
Guara Wakeboard
Hyperlite
Presented by Brandon Lee