The deadline to enter the North American Marine Industry Web Awards is February 13th.The North American Marine Industry Web Awards recognize companies that lead the North American marine industry’s drive toward higher standards of excellence in Web site design and content. Awards will be given in the following categories, two of which are new for 2009:

• Best OEM/Manufacturer Site: For boat manufacturer Web sites that demonstrate creativity in design, ease of navigation and up-to-date, relevant content.
• Best Marine Equipment Site: For equipment manufacturer Web sites that demonstrate creativity in design, ease of navigation and up-to-date, relevant content.
• Best Dealer/Broker Site: For power- and sailboat dealer and broker Web sites that demonstrate creativity in design, ease of navigation and up-to-date, relevant content.
• Best Marine Site — Editorial Content (new): Open to any marine site with editorial content that engages, informs, promotes and compels action.
• Best Marine Site — Discover Boating (new): Open to any marine site with content that embraces and supports the Discover Boating ethos.

To nominate a company or an individual, complete the online application on the Web Awards site, which includes all relevant award information.Winners will be featured in a special section in the April issue of Soundings Trade Only.Click here for last year’s winners.