Professional Achievements

Wanda Kenton Smith has been recognized for outstanding achievements throughout her illustrious 35+ year career.

Her personal work and that of her respective marketing teams have earned the following outstanding distinctions.

Wanda Kenton Smith Named Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year, 2017

The Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year is presented by the MRAA Educational Foundation and Boating Industry Magazine to one woman annually in the marine industry for outstanding achievement.

International and National Media Coverage on this Major Recognition!

Select International, National and Regional Award Achievements

2023 National Boating Industry Safety Award - #1 Retailer Award for Regal & Nautique of Orlando
2022 and 2023: Boating Industry #1 Ranked Dealer in North America – Regal & Nautique of Orlando (served as CMO during this tenure)
2022 National Neptune Award - #1 Public Relations Campaign for Boating Safety Outreach, for client Water Sports Foundation
2021 National Boating Industry Safety Award - #1 Retailer with 1-3 Locations category, for Emerald Coast Marine
International Summit Award – Discover Sailing Video Outreach
Women Making Waves – Boating Industry Magazine/Inaugural Class – 2015
National Neptune Award – Freedom Boat Club: Mobile App Category
National Neptune Award – Legendary Marine: Outstanding Regional Advertising
National Neptune Award – RBLC New Markets Task Force Educational Marketing Series
National Telly Award – Discover Sailing Video Outreach
Addy Award – Hunter Marine Brochure
Addy Award – Hunter Marine Print Advertising Campaign
Addy Award – Regulator Marine Brochure
Addy Award – Discover Sailing Video Outreach
FPRA Golden Image Awards – PR Campaign Regulator Marine Product Launch
FPRA Golden Image Awards – PR Hair Cuttery Community Campaign
Create Magazine Award – Discover Sailing Video Outreach
Create Magazine Award – Correct Craft National
Advertising Campaign
Outstanding Marketing Achievement Award – Orlando
Regional Chamber of Commerce
Outstanding Achievement Award – Freedom Boat Club
Outstanding Achievement Award – International
Women in Boating
40 Under 40 Award – Orlando Business Journal

Sea Tow Foundation National Boating Industry Safety Award Winner – Video Interview