Women’s Yachting Awards 2026
November 17 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.
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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.
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2026 TIMELINE
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2026 FINALISTS
After a rigorous selection process, our judges proudly introduced an inspiring group of finalists for the inaugural Women’s Yachting Awards! We invite you to explore each finalist’s incredible work, follow their journeys, and celebrate their outstanding achievements!
the Rising Star FINALISTS
Dilan Saraç
Executive Director at
The Superyacht Life Foundation
Ella Maree Holmes
Yacht Captain at Sailing Yacht Dakota
Nazenin Dino
Senior Interior Designer
at Hot Lab
Rachele Bertuccioli
Group Commercial Manager āat SOS Yachting
Stina Krause
Head of Business Development & Strategy at Abeking & Rasmussen
thE ENTREPRENEUR FINALISTS
Carla Guilhem
Creative Designer at C. Guilhem Design LLC
Deborah Fry
Director & co-founder of Yacht Trace
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Katharina List-Nagl
CEO at F/LIST
Katy Jeffcoate
Founder of IntusHQ
Samantha Moore
Founder of Professional Women in Yachting
THE TRAILBLAZER FINALISTS
Barbara Amerio
CEO at Amer Yachts S.p.A.
Barrett Wright
President at Hill
Robinson USA
Captain Patricia Caswell
General Manager at Superyacht Service Centre
Isabella Picco
Head of Marketing & Communication at
Tankoa Yachts
Sarah Flavell
Marketing Manager at Damen Yachting BV
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Pascale Reymond
Pascale is the co-founder of Reymond Langton Design, which she established alongside Andrew Langton in 2001 following more than a decade of experience in the superyacht industry. Originally from Saint-Malo, France, she gained degrees in Art History and Archaeology at the University of Haute Bretagne, Rennes, before gaining a master’s degree in art history from La Sorbonne, Paris, and moving to London to study Interior Design. Pascale's background in art history continues to inform her approach to design, combining creativity and a strong appreciation of craftsmanship with functionality. Pascale is passionate about creating beautiful, highly individual spaces that respond to each client, while ensuring every project is delivered to the highest standards.
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.
Alexandra Llewellyn
Owner at Alexandra
Llewellyn Design
Matteo Atti
Global Chief Marketing Officer at VistaJet, XO and Vista Global
Bob Denison
President at Denison
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Naomi Daines
Philanthropy
Charlotte Pedersen
CEO of Pegasus Consilium SarL and Non-Executive Director at Wizz Airā
Raphael Sauleau
CEO at IYC - The International Yacht Company
Katia Balducci
Chief administrative Office Mangusta Overmarine
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Roberta Bresci
Sales Manager at
Lamborghini Torino
Lory Urdaneta
Sr. Director Energy Strategy at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Rose Damen
Managing Director at Damen Yachting
Awards kick off at PBIBS
At the Palm Beach International Boat Show, we had the honor of partnering with Abeking & Rasmussen to unveil this year’s exceptional judges, marking the start of this year’s awards.
thank you to ABEKING & RASMUSSEN and everyone who joined us.
JOIN AS A SPONSOR for 2026
Join us as a sponsor for the 2026 Women’s Yachting Awards! Following a hugely successful event at Metstrade 2025, thanks to our partners and sponsors, we’re excited to open sponsorship opportunities for next year. Celebrate the exceptional women shaping the future of yachting at the 2026 ceremony in Amsterdam—be part of this inspiring event.
Award Highlights Through the Years
A look back at our past award ceremonies, finalist announcement cocktails, and judge gatherings celebrating the women shaping the yachting industry.
