Cruising World magazine announced the winners of the 20th Annual Boat of the Year Awards. Decisions on the winners were based on extensive dockside inspections and sea trials of the boats.

The Catalina 315 won the Award for Best Inshore Cruiser, proving a point that the New 5 Series is a great success. The 315 joins two other models in the 5 Series that have win similar awards. 2011 saw the Catalina 355 win "Best Midsize Cruiser" and :Domestic Boat of the Year". 2010, the Catalina 445 won "Best Full Size Cruiser".