The Innovation Awards (recognising technological innovation) granted each year by the NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association) are considered among the highest honours 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 four stroke outboard motors, which is the largest number of awards in the engine category of this industry.