Celebrating the Australian Marine Industry
The Australian Marine Industry Awards celebrate outstanding achievement across Australia’s superyacht, marine export, and commercial marine sectors. The awards are presented by the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) and are open to members of AIMEX, Superyacht Australia, and the Australian Commercial Marine Group (ACMG).
Awards Gala Dinner
The Australian Marine Industry Awards Gala Dinner is a prestigious event celebrating the excellence, innovation and leadership within the Australian marine sector. Held annually, the evening brings together industry leaders, professionals, and businesses to honour the achievements of award winners and finalists across various categories.
The Awards Gala Dinner will be held on Tuesday, 19 May 2026 at The Langham Gold Coast, a highlight of ASMEX 2026.
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2026 Australian Marine Industry Award Finalists
AUSTRALIAN SUPERYACHT AWARDS
Featuring three Awards, the Superyacht Service Provider and the Superyacht Project, Design or Manufacturer of the Year remain unchanged, whilst the introduction of a new category, the Superyacht Facility of the Year, recognises marinas and shipyards previously assessed under the Service Provider Award.
2026 Superyacht Service Provider Finalists – BWA Yachting, Carter Marine Agencies, CHAPMAN, Jones Bay Superyacht Marina, Marine Medical Solutions, Morris Nautical, Quality Marine Clothing, Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, Rod Twitchin Marine, Sweep Superyachts, The Deckstore and Yacht Services Tasmania.
2026 Superyacht Facility & Project, Design or Manufacturer Finalists – Coral Sea Marina, Jones Bay Superyacht Marina, Port Denarau Marina, Misha Merzliakov Yacht Design, Marine Structures, Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, Periscope Marine.
MARINE INDUSTRY WIDE AWARDS
Open to all members of ACMG, AIMEX and Superyacht Australia, the Marine Industry Wide Awards recognise excellence in marketing strategy, innovation and apprenticeships. The winning apprentice will receive the incredible opportunity to travel with the Australian delegation to Metstrade in Amsterdam.
2026 Apprentice Finalists – Austal, Birdon, Halliday Engineering, Marine Air Flow International, Maritime Professional Solutions, Onboard Engineering and Riviera Australia
2026 Innovation Finalists – Bellingham Marine, Control Point Group, CHAPMAN, Ches Power Group, Marine Air Flow International, Morris Nautical, Muir Engineering and Steber International.
2026 Marketing Strategy Finalists – Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard, CHAPMAN, Grand Boats, Integ Marine Group, Luxe Cruising Group and Steber International.
Award Dateline
Benefits of Entering the Awards
The Australian Marine Industry Awards are free to enter and provide an opportunity to:
- Gain industry recognition for outstanding achievements
- Increase visibility through national media and industry exposure
- Showcase your projects, products and services
- Recognise and reward the achievements of your team
- Connect with industry leaders, peers and past award winners
A Global Opportunity for Apprentices
AIMEX’s commitment to supporting the future of Australia’s marine industry is epitomised through the Marine Industry Apprentice of the Year Award.
The winner receives complimentary return flights to Amsterdam, accommodation and an industry pass to Metstrade, the world’s largest marine equipment trade show, sharing in the experience of the Australian delegation.
Meet our Awards Judges
The Australian Marine Industry Awards are guided by a panel of respected industry leaders whose expertise and insight are invaluable. Their knowledge, experience, and careful evaluation ensure the awards maintain the highest standard of excellence, and it is their contribution that makes the awards the benchmark of achievement in the Australian marine sector.
To find out more about each of our judges, click here
2025 Winners
The 2025 Awards attracted a record number of entries, reflecting the depth of talent, innovation and ambition across the Australian marine industry.
Explore the list of winners and finalists
Read more about the event and award recipients in the official media release.
Celebrate your success, strengthen your profile, and position your business at the forefront of the Australian marine industry.
Contact AIMEX
For more information about the Australian Marine Industry Awards, please contact our Marketing & Communications Manager, Melinda Frowde – mfrowde@aimex.asn.au
