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 Presentation Dinner
2026 australian marine industry Award finalists
AUSTRALIAN MARINE EXPORT AWARDS
Members of the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) apply for the Exporter and Junior Exporter of the Year Awards, which recognise outstanding achievement and growth in Australian businesses in the international marine export market.
2026 Export Finalists – Aus Ships Group, M-Tech Marine Technologies, Savwinch and Topargee RV, Caravan & Marine Accessories.
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.
AUSTRALIAN COMMERCIAL MARINE AWARDS
In 2026, ACMG Members applied for the Australian Commercial Project, Design or Manufacturer of the Year Award and the newly combined category, the Australian Operator of the Year, which joined the former Hospitality Operator and Tourism Operator awards into one.
2026 Commercial Project, Design or Manufacturer Finalists – Aus Ships Group, Halliday Engineering, Marine Structures, Norman R. Wright & Sons, Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, Steber International, and Sweep Workboats.
2026 Commercial Operator Finalists – All Event Cruises, CHAPMAN, Inception Cruises, Moonshadow TQC Cruises, OZ Jet Boating, Sea Sydney Harbour, SEADECK.
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 Innovation Finalists – Bellingham Marine, CHAPMAN, Ches Power Group, Control Point Group, Marine Air Flow International, Morris Nautical, Muir Engineering and Steber International.
2026 Marketing Strategy Finalists – CHAPMAN, Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard, Grand Boats, Integ Marine Group, Luxe Cruising Group and Steber International.
The Apprentice of the Year category is assessed through multiple stages, beginning with the announcement of national finalists, followed by the selection of state finalists from this group.
2026 Apprentice National Finalists – Austal, Birdon, Halliday Engineering, Marine Air Flow International, Maritime Professional Solutions, Onboard Engineering, and Riviera Australia
2026 Apprentice State Finalists – Mitchell Dick – Austal, Charlotte Anderson – Birdon and Laura Hillman – Riviera Australia
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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.
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.
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
