NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW ANNOUNCES ‘NEWPORT FOR
NEW PRODUCTS’ CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Entries Now Being Accepted for 2015 Award Program
Newport Exhibition Group, owners and
producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today they are accepting
applications for the 2015 Newport For New Products (NFNP) Awards. Judged by a
team of marine-industry experts, NFNP winners for best new powerboat and
sailboat, best new navigation product, and best new product for boat operation,
maintenance, and safety will be announced on Friday morning, September 18th.
In addition, attendees present on opening day will have the opportunity to vote
for their favorite new boat as part of the ‘People’s Choice Award’.
In its tenth season, and in partnership
with leading national marine publications, NFNP is a highlight of the industry,
helping to publicize what’s new and exciting for boaters. NFNP is open to
domestic and foreign products launched after April 1, 2015 that will make their
official boat show debut at Newport. Foreign boats and products that have been
shown and sold outside the U.S. are still eligible. Industry experts judge the
entries on the basis of innovation, value to the consumer, safety and
aesthetics. Individuals who attend the show on Thursday, September 17th will
receive a voting card upon entry and cards returned that evening will be
tallied. The People’s Choice Award will be announced along with the other
winners on Friday morning, September 18. One “People’s Choice” voter will be
selected randomly and receive a $150 Newport Restaurant Group gift card.
“We received over 60 Newport For New
Products entries in 2014 and this year we expect to see even more,” said Nancy
Piffard, Show Director of Newport Exhibition Group. “Newport attracts over
40,000 visitors who want to view a diverse selection of powerboats, sailboats
and marine products on display. Manufacturers from around the world recognize
the Newport Show as the ideal destination that is perfectly timed to reach a
truly discerning audience.”
All submissions for NFNP must be received
by June 15, 2015. Full instructions and applications are available at www.newportboatshow.com/nfnp/newport-for-new-products-exhibitors.htm.
The Newport International Boat Show will
take place September 17-20, 2015 on the Newport Waterfront along America’s Cup
Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. One of the largest in-water shows in the
country and the kick-off to the boat show season, the event will host
exhibitors from around the world with an exceptional assortment of boats of
every type and style, plus a variety of accessories, equipment, electronics,
gear and services for boaters. For more information on the 45th Annual Newport International Boat Show and to purchase tickets, please visit www.newportboatshow.com.
Show Dates
& Hours:
Thursday, Friday
& Saturday, September 17th, 18th, and 19th:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, September
20th: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission Prices:
Thursday,
September 17th, VIP Day: Tickets are $35*. If tickets are purchased by
Wednesday, September 16th - each order includes a reserved parking
space at Easton’s Beach ($15 value, one parking space per transaction). Shuttle
bus service from Easton’s Beach to the show entrance is included with the
parking space.
Friday, Saturday
or Sunday, September 18th, 19th or 20th:
Tickets are $15* through Thursday, September 17th and $19 if
purchased on September 18th through the 20th.
Two-day discounted
ticket packages are also available.
Children under 12
are admitted free all days when accompanied by an adult.
Friday, September
18th only, visitors with a valid Military or Newport County Resident
ID pay $12 admission at the ticket booth (This discount cannot be combined with
any other discount offer).
*Ticket prices are
subject to additional processing fees.
For more
information or to purchase tickets, visit www.newportboatshow.com.