Garmin named Most Innovative Marine Company for 2025

For the third consecutive year, Garmin is honored by Soundings Trade Only for driving innovation and shaping the future of the marine industry

OLATHE, Kan., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) is proud to announce it has been named the top company in the 2025 EPIC Awards for the third consecutive year by Soundings Trade Only, a leading trade publication for the recreational boating industry. In its eighth year, the EPIC Awards, formally the Most Innovative Marine Company Awards, recognizes Exceptional, Purposeful, Innovative and Compassionate companies that are transforming the marine industry through advancements in technology, innovative products and processes, workforce initiatives and more.

Garmin was also the winner of the Work Culture category for its efforts to foster a positive work environment through innovative practices that promote employee well-being, collaboration and growth. The EPIC Awards were announced on Oct. 8 at the International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) tradeshow.

"We are incredibly honored to be recognized by Soundings Trade Only as one of the Most Innovative Marine Companies of 2025. This award reflects the passion and commitment of our team to pushing boundaries through cutting-edge technology and a workplace culture rooted in integrity and innovation. We'd like to thank Soundings Trade Only for creating a platform that celebrates innovation and progress in our industry, and we congratulate our entire team on this prestigious recognition."

–Jarrod Seymour, Garmin Vice President and Marine Segment Leader 

The awards program evaluates companies in key categories of innovation—altruism/social awareness, development & technology, workforce culture, manufacturing process/supply chains, start-up mentality and sustainability. Applications were evaluated by Soundings Trade Only and AIM Media Group editors, writers and publishers, along with chosen industry experts. The panel of judges commended Garmin's commitment to extraordinary innovation and leadership. This is Garmin's eighth consecutive year to be named one of the Top 5 companies.

" Garmin is always setting the benchmark higher. They won again this year because of their innovative products, great workplace culture, and drive to give back ."

–Gary Reich, Soundings Trade Only Editor-in-Chief

To read more about the Soundings Trade Only EPIC Awards program, visit tradeonlytoday.com, and to learn more about Garmin's award-winning suite of marine electronics, visit garmin.com/marine.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for anglers, sailors, mariners and boat enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing the most innovative, highest quality, and easiest to use marine electronics the industry has ever known, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For the 11^th consecutive year, Garmin was named the Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA). For more information, visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garminmarine on social, or follow the Garmin blog.

About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin is a registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2024, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983), and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended Sept. 26, 2025, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 001-41118). Copies of such Form 10-K and Form 10-Q are available at www.garmin.com/en-US/company/investors/earnings/. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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SOURCE Garmin International, Inc.