The Innovation Awards (recognizing technological innovation) granted each year by the NMMA
(National Marine Manufacturers Association) are considered among the highest honors in marine
technology. Of the new marine industry products in that year, they are awarded to “a product
that shows technical leadership, is practical and cost-effective, and is truly beneficial to the
consumer”.
Starting with the DT200 Exanté in 1987 and extending to the DF350A in 2017, Suzuki outboard
motors have received this Innovation Award a total of nine times. Eight of these awards have
been for 4-stroke outboard motors, which is the largest number of awards in the engine category
in the industry.