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Women’s Yachting Awards 2025

November 18th at Metstrade

The Women’s Yachting Awards celebrate more than individual achievements—they embody a shared vision of empowerment and progress within the yachting industry. These awards honor women who not only navigate the open seas but also life's challenges, demonstrating strength, resilience, and innovation.

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award categories

Rising Star of the Year

A professional who has shown outstanding promise and rapid growth in her yachting career. She is recognized for her potential, enthusiasm, and the impact she is already making in the industry.

Entrepreneur of the Year

A woman who has demonstrated exceptional innovation and leadership in launching or growing a business within the yachting industry. She is recognized for her vision, resilience, and significant contributions to the industry's advancement.

Trailblazer of the Year

A woman who is breaking barriers and challenging the status quo in the yachting industry. She is a visionary, setting new standards in her field and paving the way for future generations, inspiring others to follow in her footsteps.

2025 TIMELINE

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Nominations ARE OPEN!

We're thrilled to announce that nominations for the awards are now open! If you know an outstanding woman who deserves to be recognized, we encourage you to nominate her. Your support means the world to us!

Nominations are open from March 19th to June 16th—don’t miss the chance to celebrate inspiring women in yachting!

Which award category are you nominating her for?
Trailblazer
Entrepreneur
Rising Star

JUDGES

Meet our esteemed group of professionals. This selection has been hand-picked to represent high-achieving individuals from various industries, including three from the yachting industry. We wish you all the best of luck and can’t wait to see who the judges have chosen for each award.

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Alessandra di Palma

Craftsmanship, Feminism & Luxury Expert

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Manuela Barbarossa

Senior Sales & Marketing Manager at Leonardo

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Angelo Colombo

Nautical Industry Journalist

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Naomi Daines

Philanthropy

Bob Denison

Bob Denison

President at Denison Yacht Sales

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Norma Trease

Director, The International SeaKeepers Society

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Liliana Cerilo

Chief Marketing Officer

at Lexica

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Rose Damen

Managing Director at Damen Yachting

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