There are eighteen categories to choose from and each entry will be judged on achievements by companies or individuals in each of the criteria set out below.
Please note that all nominations will need to clearly demonstrate their link with the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa regions.
Entries for these categories are judged by a dedicated indepdent judging panel.
This award recognises the very best in safety and quality improvement initiatives. It highlights excellence in technical and procedural improvement initiatives that lead to a reduction of risk to life at sea/ land.
Judges will be supported by a range of Lloyd’s List Intelligence vessel data for inspections, deficiencies, detentions, casualties and survey timeliness.
This award recognises a leading corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy or initiative delivered in the last year including, but not limited to, its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has also created a unique set of challenges for maritime companies’ relationships with their employees, stakeholders, and with the communities they operate in.
Entries for these categories are judged by a dedicated indepdent judging panel.
This award recognises a small-medium sized business which has demonstrated excellence and innovation within the industry. Entrants will need to demonstrate innovative solutions they have implemented and the impact this has on the industry.
A small-medium sized business with annual sales of less than US $50 million.
Entries for these categories are judged by a dedicated indepdent judging panel.
Entries for these categories are judged by a dedicated indepdent judging panel.
This award recognises a port or terminal operator that has consistently demonstrated all-round operational excellence regardless of the type of cargo handled, maintained the highest standards of operational cost efficiencies, efficient automation systems, increased digital innovation, sustainable operations and customer service delivery. With judges looking for indications of sustained commitment to this above criteria, the successful nominees should be able to demonstrate exceptional innovation, continued commitment to enhanced supply-chain solutions, improved efficiency, profitability and successful investment in port or terminal operations.
Nominations for these awards are invited from the regional business community and the winners chosen by Editorial representatives from Seatrade and Lloyd’s List.