Attention all owners, shipyards, and designers – BOAT International is thrilled to inform you that our four main awards recognizing all facets of the superyacht industry are currently open for nominations. For details regarding any of these awards, please reach out to the events team.
1. World Superyacht Awards 2025
These esteemed awards not only celebrate the world’s most extraordinary luxury yachts but also acknowledge the creativity and craftsmanship involved in their construction. They stand apart from other yacht awards due to a judging panel made up of current and former superyacht owners.
The 20th edition of the World Superyacht Awards, in partnership with Acquera Club, will take place in Venice, Italy, in May 2025. Nominations are open (for yachts of 30m LOA and longer) and will conclude on 31 December 2024.
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2. Design & Innovation Awards 2025
While the World Superyacht Awards celebrate superyachts as a whole, the Design & Innovation Awards highlight aspects of superyacht design, such as naval architecture, exterior design, deck and interior layouts, aesthetics, lifestyle features, and tenders, with the goal of showcasing the specialized design talents of the industry’s finest teams. The awards also feature a Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring a designer who has made a lasting impact on the industry.
Nominations for the Design & Innovation Awards 2025 are open (for yachts of 24m LOA and longer) and will close on 11 October 2024, with winners revealed at the Superyacht Design Festival in Kitzbühel (2-4 February 2025).
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3. Young Designer of the Year Award
This award, which is sponsored by Feadship, targets student and trainee designers worldwide, challenging them with a realistic client request to stimulate their creativity, technical skills, and delivery capabilities. The program offers the winner an exceptional opportunity to gain recognition in front of an international audience of superyacht owners, designers, and industry leaders, while networking with influential figures in the yachting industry.
The winner will be announced at the Superyacht Design Festival in Kitzbühel (2-4 February 2025). Entries are currently open and will close on 18 November 2024.
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4. Artistry & Craft Awards
These awards celebrate the outstanding craftspeople who use their talents to create exquisite objects onboard superyachts. The awards are open to individuals as well as teams, and submissions can range from large to small, standalone or integrated, provided they are handcrafted and tailored to the yacht.
Winners of the Artistry & Craft Awards will be announced at the Superyacht Design Festival in Kitzbühel (2-4 February 2025). Nominations are open now and will close on 11 October 2024.
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