Garmin named Most Innovative Marine Company for 2025

Garmin^® International is proud to announce it has been named the top company in the 2025 EPIC Awards for the third consecutive year by Soundings Trade Only, a leading trade publication for the recreational boating industry. In its eighth year, the EPIC Awards, formally the Most Innovative Marine Company Awards, recognizes Exceptional, Purposeful, Innovative and Compassionate companies that are transforming the marine industry through advancements in technology, innovative products and processes, workforce initiatives and more.

The awards program evaluates companies in key categories of innovation—altruism/social awareness, development & technology, workforce culture, manufacturing process/supply chains, start-up mentality and sustainability. Applications were evaluated by Soundings Trade Only and AIM Media Group editors, writers and publishers, along with chosen industry experts. The panel of judges commended Garmin’s commitment to extraordinary innovation and leadership. This is Garmin’s eighth consecutive year to be named one of the Top 5 companies.

“Garmin is always setting the benchmark higher. They won again this year because of their innovative products, great workplace culture, and drive to give back.” –Gary Reich, Soundings Trade Only Editor-in-Chief

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for anglers, sailors, mariners and boat enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing the most innovative, highest quality, and easiest to use marine electronics the industry has ever known, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For the 11^th consecutive year, Garmin was named the Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA).

About Garmin International, Inc.
Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin, Tacx and Edge are registered trademarks and Garmin Connect is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.