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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.

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.

Nomination-form

NOMINATE TODAY

The awards are officially open! Submit your nominee anytime from today until June. We can’t wait to see who you’ve nominated!

Which award is the nominee being considered for?

2026 TIMELINE

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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.

Judges Revealed 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.

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thank you to ABEKING & RASMUSSEN and everyone who joined us.

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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Alexandra Llewellyn

Owner at Alexandra

Llewellyn Design

 

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Matteo Atti

Global Chief Marketing Officer at VistaJet, XO and Vista Global

Bob Denison

Bob Denison

President at Denison

Yacht Sales

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Naomi Daines

Philanthropy

Charlotte Pedersen

Charlotte Pedersen

 CEO of Pegasus Consilium SarL and Non-Executive Director at Wizz Air

Raphael Sauleau

Raphael Sauleau

CEO at IYC - The International Yacht Company

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Katia Balducci

Chief administrative Office Mangusta Overmarine

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Roberta Bresci

Sales Manager at

Lamborghini Torino

Lory Urdaneta

Lory Urdaneta

Sr. Director Energy Strategy at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings 

 

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Rose Damen

Managing Director at Damen Yachting

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.

Keep up with the latest updates on the awards by following @yachtawards on Instagram. For all other Yacht Femme events and projects, follow 'Yacht Femme' on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Spotify.

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