Nominations open for Boat Builder Awards 2022

Nominations are now being invited for 2022’s Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement at METSTRADE. This year’s ceremony will mark the eighth consecutive year that Raymarine has taken the headline sponsor role.

The awards will be presented in ten categories:
Retail marketing initiative (sponsored by E-Propulsion)
Collaborative solution between a production boat builder and its supply chain partner
Collaborative solution between a superyacht builder and its supply chain partner
Innovative on-board design solution (sponsored by Fusion)
Environmental improvement in manufacturing process
Eco-focused boat of the year (sponsored by Marine Resources)
Designer of the year
Best apprenticeship or training scheme
Rising star (sponsored by Lumishore)
Lifetime achievement award (sponsored by Sleipner Group)

“The Boat Builder Awards are a highlight of everyone’s year in the industry. Each year brings unique challenges and 2022 will be no exception, but this is the one evening when the whole industry can celebrate together. Raymarine is committed to supporting these important awards as we stand by all our partners in the industry, helping them to create the best memories and experiences for all boaters on the water,” says Gregoire Outters, Raymarine’s general manager.

“The 8th annual Boat Builder Awards continue to recognise companies and individuals who are driving the marine industry forward through design, innovation, collaborative working, environmental responsibility, marketing and personal achievement,” says Niels Klarenbeek, director maritime, METSTRADE.

“I’d like to thank our headline sponsor Raymarine, and our esteemed jury of industry professionals who are lending their time and expertise to assess the outstanding achievements within boat building companies and their supply chain partners globally. After the challenges of the past 18 months, we look forward to welcoming our guests to the impressive National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam and to bring the industry together for a night of networking and celebration while honouring boat builder excellence.”

Nominations for the awards, which are organised in partnership by IBI and METSTRADE, can be made online.