Question 1

Who can nominate?

Accepted Answer

Everyone is welcome to take part in the nomination process.

Question 2

Who can be nominated?

Accepted Answer

• The nominee should have achieved concrete results that have a tangible link to the superyacht industry during the last five years. 
 • The nominee should have leveraged the superyacht industry to make a positive impact globally. The influence can be made by the contribution to diversity and inclusion, sustainability, new technologies, scientific research, philanthropic ventures and so on. 
 • There are no specific categories for nomination. 
 • The focus should be on the impact, novelty, creativity of the nominees, and their willingness to create a difference within the superyacht industry.
 • All of the nominees will be examined according to their achievements rather than how many times they have got nominated.

Question 3

How to nominate?

Accepted Answer

• All nominations are to be made on the The Honours website under the nomination section. The completion of the online form indicates an intention to nominate.
 • The questions in the nomination form should be answered during the nomination process to explicitly explain the importance of the accomplishments relevant to the award.

Question 4

How will the nominees be selected?

Accepted Answer

• Voting on all nominees shall be restricted to a judging panel.
 • The judging panel will consist of designated judges that includes at least one judge from each sector within the superyacht industry.
 • The nomination list shall be voted on during May 2026. A list of nominations won’t be published to support the idea that there are no losers or winners. 
 • Honourees will be announced and recognised during the The Honours evening during October 2026 according to the decision that has been made by the judges.

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Judges Voice

The nominees for the Honours 2026 will be evaluated by a judging panel of esteemed figures in the superyacht industry, representing a breadth of experience across eight different sectors.

Espen Oeino

Jeroen Sirag

Nicola Chilton

Farouk Nefzi

Jonny Clark

Francesca Fenucci

Merijn de Waard