MANASSAS, Virginia (March 19, 2018) – The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC), National Water Safety Congress (NWSC) and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) recently announced the International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) Media Campaign Contest winners.

The Media Campaign Contest recognizes the outreach efforts of boating and water safety organizations, agencies and groups for their creativity in communicating with the public about safety on the water. The 1^st place winner in each category received a discount code towards their 2019 IBWSS registration.

“We were inspired by all of the innovative and original entries we received for the media campaign contest,” said Peg Phillips, executive director of the National Safe Boating Council. “This year’s award winners have done a remarkable job of developing communications to promote boating and water safety throughout the country.”

The 2018 Media Campaign Contest winners by category include:

Audio PSAs – Recognizing exceptional radio public service announcements.

• 1^st Place: California State Parks Boating and Waterways
• 2^nd Place: Idaho State Parks & Recreation
• 3^rd Place: Water Sports Foundation

Booklets & Brochures – Recognizing exceptional printed media distributed to the public.

• 1^st Place: California State Parks Boating and Waterways
• 2^nd Place: Water Sports Foundation
• 3^rd Place: US Army Corps of Engineers

Electronic Education – Recognizing exceptional digital and social media tactics.

• 1^st Place: California State Parks Boating and Waterways
• 2^nd Place: California State Parks Boating and Waterways
• 3^rd Place: Idaho State Parks & Recreation

Posters & Signs – Recognizing exceptional posters, signs, banner and billboards.

• 1^st Place: Idaho State Parks & Recreation
• 2^nd Place: Maris Marine Sports Foundation
• 3^rd Place: California State Parks Boating and Waterways

Education – Recognizing exceptional efforts to educate the public about boating and water safety.

• 1^st Place: Sea Tow Foundation
• 2^nd Place: California State Parks Boating and Waterways
• 3^rd Place: Alaska Boating Safety Program

Giveaways & Handouts – Recognizing exceptional and fun giveaways and handouts.

• 1^st Place: Maris Marine Sports Foundation
• 2^nd Place: Oklahoma Highway Patrol Marine Enforcement
• 3^rd Place: California State Parks Boating and Waterways

Video PSAs – Recognizing exceptional videos with compelling boating and water safety messages.

• 1^st Place: Water Sports Foundation
• 2^nd Place: Water Sports Foundation
• 3^rd Place: Hunter Bland Fishing and The National Safe Boating Council

Learn more about the IBWSS Media Campaign Contest at: www.ibwss.org/program/media-campaign-contest

ABOUT NATIONAL SAFE BOATING COUNCIL

Established in 1958, the National Safe Boating Council is the foremost coalition for the advancement and promotion of safer boating through education, outreach, and training. For more information about NSBC programs and professional development opportunities, visit www.safeboatingcouncil.org.