The judges conferred the Award on the show for researching and the providing what exhibitors and visitors wanted from the event by introducing "a number of significant changes to the format of the exhibition to improve its overall appeal. Many established features were replaced by new initiatives to make the show more of a 'lifestyle' event". The judges went on to conclude that "the changes worked well and post-show feedback from visitors and exhibitors alike has been extremely positive" and praised the trade organisation for finding the time to renew and reinvigorate what is a flagship event for its industry.

Commenting on the Award, National Boat Shows managing director, Andrew Williams said:  "This is a fantastic accolade and reflects brilliantly on all those that worked so hard to bring about the changes we felt were necessary to reinvigorate the London Boat Show. I'd like to thank all of those responsible for delivering what was a very dynamic event.

"At National Boat Shows we firmly believe in innovation and I am confident that working with our sponsors, exhibitors and partners, 2008 will see the Collins Stewart London Boat Show continue to go from strength to strength and set the standard internationally."

The Collins Stewart London Boat Show will take place at London ExCeL from 11th - 20th January 2008.

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Notes to Editors:
- The Southampton Boat Show and the London Boat Show are organised by National Boat Shows Ltd (NBS). NBS is a subsidiary of the British Marine Federation (BMF), the trade association for the UK boating industry.