Put your maritime business in the spotlight at the Maritime UK Solent Awards 2024 – applications open now
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Applications are now open to the Maritime UK Solent Awards 2024. With 13 award categories in the programme there are plenty of opportunities for businesses, large and small, established and brand new, to share their stories and their successes and to showcase their work to a wider audience.
Anne-Marie Mountifield, Chair of Maritime UK SolenWe encourage the Solent’s maritime businesses to apply to this year’s Maritime UK Solent Awards. It is a unique opportunity to showcase their achievements within the region’s thriving maritime sector over the past year and provide a platform for further success. The high-profile awards ceremony in October will champion the region as a global hub for maritime excellence and will celebrate the very best of our incredible sector.
Boost your business
NASH Maritime Ltd, were winners of the Small Business of the Year category last year. The Southampton-based specialists in shipping, navigation and maritime risk was founded six years ago and has seen year-on-year rapid growth. It works with some of Britain's world-leading renewable energy companies and in the past year, has expanded into the international market, with new clients in the Middle East and Australasia.
Jamie Holmes, Director and Co-Founder of NASH Maritime Ltd.Winning an award at the Maritime UK Solent Awards last year was fantastic. It has raised our profile, opened doors, been beneficial for our recruitment and was a great way for our team to feel recognised on the regional and national stage for the brilliant work they’re doing in the marine sector
In recent years, many winners from the Maritime UK Solent Awards have gone on to be finalists and winners at the national Maritime UK Awards; and in June this year NASH Maritime won the Small & Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) of the Year Award.
Jamie said: “It was absolutely fantastic to win an award at Maritime UK and humbling given the strength of the other finalists. It’s amazing to think that we only started six years ago and we’re now getting this level of industry recognition which is a testament to the efforts of our incredible team and their passion for the marine sector.
“Being successful in the Maritime UK Solent 2023 Awards was undoubtedly important in positioning us for this national award. We’ve got ambitious plans for the future and this recognition is invaluable for us we look to increase our footprint internationally and also in recruiting talent into the team.”
The development from regional to national award winner demonstrates that the Maritime UK Solent Awards celebrates the best of the region’s maritime sector, many of whom go on to be recognised on the national and international maritime stage.
Whilst NASH Maritime focuses on safety at sea, another winner is helping inspire the next generation into maritime industries.
Principal of Cowes Enterprise College Rachel Kitley was last year’s winner of the Maritime Legacy category, sponsored by Solent Stevedores.
She said: “It's made such a difference to what we're doing at Cowes Enterprise College. It helped us reach new heights with the backing of this award success and it’s also helped us reach more people with our legacy.
“Every child in the school, regardless of their backgrounds, their previous experiences, their gender, all learn about the range of maritime careers that are on our local doorstep.
Principal of Cowes Enterprise College Rachel KitleyIt’s about inspiring them and making their learning a joy so they can also see a point to staying in the Solent region and having amazing career prospects if they commit to the maritime industry.
About the awards
Maritime UK Solent coordinates the awards to celebrate the region’s outstanding maritime sector and the people who drive it to be a world-leading regional industry.
“We’re passionate about being Solent-based and recognised that Maritime UK Solent is a vital hub for people in our sector - their network events are a chance to discuss interesting business topics with talented people, so we wanted to get involved,” said Jamie.
The closing date for award applications is July 22 – click here to enter.
Finalists will be announced on 10 September, with the glittering Awards Ceremony taking place on Thursday 17 October at the Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl.
Visit Maritime UK Solent Awards 2024 for full information on award categories, how to apply, the 2024 judging panel, remaining sponsorship opportunities and key dates.