Wednesday, December 09, 2020

Marina Dock Age announces the 2020 Marina of the Year Award Winners

Marina Jack Marina Operations Receives Business Operations Award for 2020

ST. LOUIS, MO - December 9, 2020 - Marina Dock Age was proud to honor the 2020 Marina of the Year Award winners and Category Award winners, who were announced on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the two-day Virtual Education Series.

Marina Dock Age recognized two outstanding U.S. marinas (one small—fewer than 250 slips, and one large—250+ slips). The winning marinas displayed success through exemplary business practices, commitment to customer service, environmental responsibility, and contributions to the marina industry.

Marina Dock Age also recognized three outstanding U.S. marinas for category highlights, specifically, the Business Operations Award, Building & Growing Award, and the Hospitality Award. Award winners were honored at the Docks Expo Education Series and will be featured in Marina Dock Age magazine.

• Large Marina of the Year Award: Stock Island Marina Village; Key West, FL
• Small Marina of the Year Award: Marathon Marina & Resort, Marathon, FL
• Business Operations Award: Marina Jack, Sarasota, FL
• Building & Growing Award: Morningstar Marinas, St. Simons Island, GA
• Hospitality Award: MacDonald’s Resort, Bayview, ID

“Despite all the obstacles they faced in 2020, these five marinas proved their commitment to the industry and to their customers,” said Christi Kleiner, editor for Marina Dock Age.

“Congratulations to each winner and we look forward to highlighting their accomplishments in upcoming issues.”

About Marina Dock Age Magazine

In each issue, Marina Dock Age profiles innovative and successful marinas and boatyards, featuring design, renovation, maintenance, management, finance, marketing, and customer service elements; industry surveys; updates on government regulations; green practices; new products; industry news and more. To find out more, go to www.marinadockage.com.

About Marina Jack

As the gateway to the Gulf Coast, Marina Jack boasts 298 wet slips for vessels up to 150 feet, more than 25 boatlifts for up to 53 feet, and over 85 mooring balls for traveling sailors. On-site amenities include a ship's store, climate-controlled showers and restrooms, launderette, and a service department. Proudly boasting a new permanent fish scale, Marina Jack is the ideal venue for inshore, offshore, billfish, and spearfishing tournaments, and offers 24-hour fueling to provide around-the-clock access for the local boating community including offshore charters, government agencies, and emergency services such as SeaTow and TowBoatUS.

Media Contact: Name: Kathryn Ross
Title: General Manager, Marina Jack
Email address: kross@suntex.com

Name: Elyse Taylor
Title: Director of Marketing, Suntex Marinas
Email address: etaylor@suntex.com