
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
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