{"id":25222,"date":"2026-02-20T10:02:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T10:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=25222"},"modified":"2026-02-20T10:02:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T10:02:23","slug":"abyc-outstanding-technician-awards-nominations-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=25222","title":{"rendered":"ABYC Outstanding Technician Awards Nominations Now Open"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    ABYC Outstanding Technician Awards Nominations Now Open<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    <!-- no image --><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><\/p>\n<div>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BTG226-ABYC-Logo-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image disable-lazyload\" alt=\"ABYC Technician Week\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BTG226-ABYC-Logo-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BTG226-ABYC-Logo-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BTG226-ABYC-Logo-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BTG226-ABYC-Logo-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BTG226-ABYC-Logo.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) is accepting nominations for its 2026 Outstanding Technician Awards, part of International Marine Service Technician Week, April 20\u201324.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy ABYC<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p><iframe id=\"wxuzj5efbz\" src=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.dragonforms.com\/wxuzj5efbz\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"width:100%;height:165px;border:none;overflow:hidden;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/abycinc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Boat and Yacht Council <\/a>(ABYC) is accepting nominations for its 2026 Outstanding Technician Awards, part of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.abycinc.org\/thankyoutechs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Marine Service Technician Week<\/a>, April 20\u201324. The week recognizes marine technicians and their role in keeping boats safe, reliable and ready for the water.<\/p>\n<p>Now in its fifth year, the Outstanding Technician Awards honor service professionals who excel in customer service, technical training and industry involvement. ABYC will recognize 10 technicians with a $100 Visa gift card, a technician prize pack and features on ABYC social media.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cNew Achiever\u201d category recognizes newcomers to the industry with one to five years of experience who demonstrate skill, commitment and potential.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Next:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/how-to\/abyc-foundation-educator-forum-encourage-people-seek-marine-service\/\">ABYC Foundation Educator Forum Explores Ways to Encourage People to Seek Marine Service<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo many marine technicians go above and beyond, and a nomination for this award is a great way to show you see and appreciate that excellence,\u201d said Jaclyn Vincenti, ABYC marketing coordinator and staff lead for Marine Service Technician Week. \u201cWhether you\u2019re a supervisor, peer or customer, taking a moment to recognize your favorite technician is a powerful way to thank them for the work they do to keep us safe on the water.\u201d<\/p>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BTG226-ABYC-Outstanding-Techs-2025-1024x859.jpg?resize=800%2C671&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"2025 ABYC Outstanding Technicians\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BTG226-ABYC-Outstanding-Techs-2025-1024x859.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BTG226-ABYC-Outstanding-Techs-2025-300x252.jpg 300w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BTG226-ABYC-Outstanding-Techs-2025-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BTG226-ABYC-Outstanding-Techs-2025-1536x1288.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BTG226-ABYC-Outstanding-Techs-2025.jpg 2000w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Here are the 2025 ABYC Outstanding Technicians. If you know a marine tech who should be honored, nominate them now!<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy ABYC<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p>Nominations are open now and will be accepted through March 23 at <a href=\"https:\/\/abycinc.org\/outstandingtechs2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">abycinc.org\/outstandingtechs2026<\/a>.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ABYC also invites the industry to participate in social media activities throughout the week. The daily themes include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday, April 20 \u2013 Master Technicians<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday, April 21 \u2013 Marine Service Programs and Schools<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday, April 22 \u2013 Female Technicians<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, April 23 \u2013 Outstanding Technician Announcements<\/li>\n<li>Friday, April 24 \u2013 The Future of the Industry: Aspiring Technicians<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For participation ideas, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.abycinc.org\/thankyoutechs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">abycinc.org\/thankyoutechs<\/a>. 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