REWARDING LIVES IN SUPERYACHTING
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Angela Abshier
Angela Abshier didn’t grow up anywhere near the sea. Raised between Arkansas and Wyoming, she always felt like a “water girl” without ever seeing much of it. Her path to the ocean and sailing yachts wasn’t direct – it was built on curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of textiles.
Francisca Cortés Solari
Chilean philanthropist and ocean advocate Francisca Cortés Solari has built her life around one mission: to protect the planet she loves. A mother of three and a passionate believer in the power of science and education, she has spent more than two decades driving sustainable change across Chile.
Rosie O'Donnell
For Rosie O’Donnell, the sea has always been home. Born in Cornwall, she grew up exploring rivers, woods and coastlines, developing the independence and curiosity that would shape her life. After stints in Canada and Saudi Arabia, Rosie returned to Cornwall and discovered sailing as a way to see the world.
OUR 2025 HONOUREES
Champions of Leadership & Impact
The 2025 Honours celebrated three extraordinary women whose achievements are shaping the future of yachting. Each honouree is a trailblazer, using their leadership and vision to drive progress and purpose, across the industry and beyond.
THE 2025 HONOURS CEREMONY
From the sea to the world
The Honours 2025 brought together the superyachting community for an evening of celebration and recognition. The night celebrated three extraordinary leaders and highlighted the passion, innovation, and collective spirit driving the industry forward.
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Our Honourable Mentions
Our 2025 Honourable Mentions are positive stories from within our industry, this is not a complete list of nominees. Our 2025 Honourees will be announced on Tuesday 28 October.
THE AWARD
The Bowsprit
Exquisitely crafted by Preciosa, the Bowsprit award embodies the spirit of those who lead with purpose and vision.
Inspired by its superyachting origins, it represents individuals who are charting new courses across oceans, cultures, and causes, guiding us toward a better future.
