'Green Products of the Year Award' Accepting Entries

Press Release
Monday, August 13, 2012

West Marine's annual competition offers the chance to win US$ 10.000.

West Marine, a specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, announces that it is accepting applications for its fourth annual Green Product of the Year Award. Entries are invited from the entire U.S., including the District of Columbia, as well as Puerto Rico and Canada (excluding the province of Quebec).

Through the award, West Marine hopes to encourage green product development throughout the marine industry.  "As a leading marine retailer, we want to use our position to support and promote sustainable innovation in the marine industry," said Matt Hyde, CEO, West Marine.

The Green Product of the Year is an important component of West Marine's BlueFuture® initiative to help create a sustainable future for our planet.  The Green Product of the Year will be announced and the award of $10,000 will be presented to the designated Official Winner at the 2013 Miami International Boat Show.

Participants can enter the contest, as well as view the complete rules and entry requirements, by clicking here.

 


 

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