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.
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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!
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.
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.
Alexandra Llewellyn
Owner at Alexandra
Llewellyn Design
Matteo Atti
Global Chief Marketing Officer at VistaJet, XO and Vista Global
Bob Denison
President at Denison
Yacht Sales
Naomi Daines
Philanthropy
Charlotte Pedersen
CEO of Pegasus Consilium SarL and Non-Executive Director at Wizz Air
Raphael Sauleau
CEO at IYC - The International Yacht Company
Katia Balducci
Chief administrative Office Mangusta Overmarine
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
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.
