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Nautilus Marine Insurance 2025 Marina of the Year Awards - a night to remember

by Marina Industries Association 24 May 09:23 PDT
Nautilus Marine Insurance 2025 Marina of the Year Awards © Marina Industries Association

The 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards brought together the best of the marina industry on a fantastic night at Sydney's Middle Harbour Skiff Club.

It was a great chance to catch up, see familiar faces, and celebrate the amazing achievements across the sector.

We want to extend a big thank you to everyone who entered the awards and to all who joined us for the dinner — your participation made the evening truly special. With guests from Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, UAE, and Singapore, the room was full of industry leaders, rising stars, and passionate professionals sharing stories, laughs, and inspiration.

The night saw outstanding winners across many categories, including new awards celebrating emerging talent and inspiring women making a real difference.

Congratulations to all finalists, winners, and highly commended — your dedication and hard work are what make our industry shine.

2025 Award Winners:

  • Commercial Marina of the Year (Over 140 Boats): Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard, QLD
  • Commercial Marina of the Year (Under 140 Boats): Jones Bay Superyacht Marina, NSW
  • Club of the Year: Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, QLD
  • International Marina of the Year: Dubai Harbour Marina, UAE
  • Dry Stack Storage Facility of the Year: Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard, QLD
  • Boatyard of the Year (Under 20 Boats): White Bay 6 Marine Park, NSW
  • Boatyard of the Year (Over 20 Boats): Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard, QLD
  • Marina Industry Emerging Talent Award: Jacob Morris, QLD
  • Marina Industry Woman of the Year: Stephanie Trounce, QLD
  • MIA Environmental Award: Royal Phuket Marina, Thailand
  • Industry Innovation Award: Bellingham Marine Australia
  • Hall of Fame - International Marina: ONE degrees15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore
  • Hall of Fame - Dry Stack Storage Facility: Sydney Harbour Boat Storage, NSW

2025 Highly Commended:

  • Club of the Year: Sandringham Yacht Club, VIC
  • International Marina of the Year: Westhaven Marina, New Zealand
  • Boatyard of the Year (Under 20 boats): Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, NSW
  • Dry Stack Storage Facility: The Boathouse Marina, WA
  • MIA Environmental Award: ONE degrees15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore
  • Marina Industry Woman of the Year: Mintira Sawangphong, Thailand

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