ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2026) — Correct Craft received the 2026 Soundings Trade Only EPIC Award in the Workforce & Culture category this morning at the Marine Ideas Exchange (MIX), held during the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) in Tampa, Florida.
The award recognizes companies whose workplace practices and programs support employee wellbeing, collaboration and teamwork. For Correct Craft, it reflects an ongoing commitment to investing in people across its family of businesses, guided by its purpose of Making Life Better and its focus on People, Performance and Philanthropy.
“This award belongs to our team members,” said Zach Hutcheson, CEO of Correct Craft. “They are the ones who bring our culture to life every day. We want people to have opportunities to grow, the support they need and the freedom to make a difference. I’m grateful to Soundings Trade Only for recognizing that commitment across our companies.”
Across its family of businesses, Correct Craft invests in leadership development, continued learning and employee support. Programs such as Correct Craft University and Culture Camps help team members grow, while locally led learning and team-building activities give each company room to shape its culture. Financial-wellness resources and employee assistance programs provide support beyond the workplace, and service trips bring team members together to serve communities all across the globe.
About Correct Craft: Celebrating over 100 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. Focused on “Making Life Better,” the Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, Parker, Revel, Ranger Tugs, Cutwater Boats, and Solara Boats, Pleasurecraft Engine Group, Indmar Marine Engines, Velvet Drive Transmissions, Ingenity Electric, Mach Connections, Merritt Precision, Osmosis, Watershed Innovation, and Aktion Parks. For more information, please visit www.correctcraft.com.