The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has announced that entries are now open for the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards. Held every two years, the Awards celebrate
excellence and leadership in the marina industry and continues to set new benchmarks for marinas. The 2025 Awards feature 12 categories, with the winners to be announced at the Awards Dinner on 6 May 2025, at the Middle Harbour Skiff Club. Categories 1-3 and 5-7 are exclusively open to Australian entrants, while Category 4 is reserved for international marinas. There will be two new categories in 2025: the Marina Industry Woman of the Year Award, and the Marina Industry Emerging Talent Award. These new categories ensure that not only are outstanding marinas and boatyards celebrated, but also the individuals driving the industry forward. Entries close on 7 March 2025.
Award Categories
- Commercial Marina of the Year Award – Under 140 Boats
- Commercial Marina of the Year Award – Over 140 Boats
- Club of the Year Award
- International Marina of the Year Award
- Boatyard of the Year Award – Under 20 Boats
- Boatyard of the Year Award – Over 20 Boats
- Drystack Storage Facility of the Year Award
- Community Support Award
- BMT Environmental Award
- Industry Innovation Award – a) Marina or Boatyard and b) Industry Supplier
- Marina Industry Woman of the Year Award
- Marina Industry Emerging Talent Award – Under 35 years
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