The Inaugural ShowBoats Design Awards hailed a great success
The inaugural ShowBoats Design Awards took place last night at the exclusive Mar A Lago Club, Donald Trump’s private members club in Palm Beach, Florida. Following a two-day Superyacht Design Symposium, 350 guests gathered for an evening of cocktails, a gala dinner and Awards ceremony honoring the Superyacht industry’s creative talents; the architects, designers, stylists, craftsmen, and innovators in yacht technologies.
Tony Harris, Publisher of ShowBoats International, opened the evening by recognizing and thanking the yacht owners who commission and enable the creative teams and individuals who move the superyacht industry forward. “While these awards are “design” awards, we are acutely aware that it is the owner who takes the risk with a designer or a technology that is untested. Without owners who are prepared to take those risks, the creative aspects of the industry would languish.”
ShowBoats Design Awards evolved from design-focused awards previously a part of the Boat International Media World Superyacht Awards, and introduced a number of new categories. The jury compromised four superyacht owners – specifically chosen for their interest in design issues – two naval architects, a senior yacht captain, an experienced yacht chef, and six design professionals with no links to the superyacht industry. With more than 200 nominations, it was an incredibly tough task for the experienced panel.
“I especially thank the finalists, many of whom are present today, for giving the jury such a hard time in deciding the winners,” said Chairman of the Judges, Roger Lean Vercoe.
Presenting the ShowBoats Design Awards 2010 Finalists
Having received over 200 nominations for the ShowBoats Design Awards, our team of international editors were set the challenging task of refining this impressive list to a group of outstanding finalists. The nominations included the year’s most notable examples of superyacht design and craftsmanship. All qualifying yachts were delivered during 2009 and have a length overall in excess of 30 metres.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL LIST OF FINALISTS
This impressive collection of finalist designs will be scrutinised by our independent panel of judges, all of whom have expert knowledge in their fields. This distinguished group includes superyacht owners, internationally renowned designers and industry professionals.
The ShowBoats Design Awards 2010 Judges are:
Ed Barber – Designer, Barber Osgerby
Michael & Bettina Bradfield – Project managers
Captain Magic – Owner of Sea Force One
Giorgetto Giugiaro – Designer, ItalDesign Giugiaro
Ron Holland – Yacht Designer, Ron Holland Design
Kathryn Ireland – Interior Designer
Dan Jackson – Manager of J-Class yacht Ranger & M/Y Vita
Thomas Kjaerholm – Kjaerholm Productions
Evan K. Marshall – Yacht Designer
Paul Sherrill – Solis Betancourt
Chef Peter Quarrie – Galley Solutions
Linda von Allmen – Owner of Linda Lou
Hugh Welbourn – Naval Architect
Click here to view profiles of all the judges
The Judges’ Meeting will take place on 23 June in Monaco. Roger Lean-Vercoe, editor of The Superyachts, will chair the meeting at the Hotel de Paris where a day of deliberation will conclude with the selection of the most outstanding design in each category.
The winning designs will be announced during a gala evening at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump’s private members club in Palm Beach, Florida on 26 October 2010. If you would like to attend this glittering event celebrating the best of superyacht design, we now have an online facility for you to secure your seat or table.
Join the Debate at the Superyacht Design Symposium
The presentation of the ShowBoats Design Awards will take place on the final day of the third annual Superyacht Design Symposium, concluding two days of compelling debate and discussion led by an awe-inspiring panel of superyacht owners, speakers and senior industry professionals.
Delegates who wish to attend both the Superyacht Design Symposium and the ShowBoats Design Awards are encouraged to book a customized package online to secure the best ticket prices available. For your ultimate convenience, delegates can enjoy preferential accommodation rates at the exclusive Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach where the Symposium will take place.
LIMITED PACKAGE PLACES ARE AVAILABLE – BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!
For more information visit showboatsdesignawards.com or contact:
Roger Lean-Vercoe
Chairman of the Judges
Tel: +44 (0)1752 881435
Email: roger.lean-vercoe@boatinternationalmedia.com
Alice C. I’Anson Widdows
Events Director
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8545 9338
Cell: +44 (0) 759 100 6250
Email: alice.widdows@boatinternationalmedia.com
Alexis Naylor
Events Executive
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8545 9334
Cell: +44 (0) 797 143 8671
Email: alexis.naylor@boatinternationalmedia.com
Call for Nominations
Nominations for the ShowBoats Design Awards 2010 close on April 15.
The ShowBoats Design Awards will recognise the designers and craftsmen responsible for the creation of the world’s most magnificent yachts, specifically in the areas of interior design, styling, innovation and technology. Don’t miss your opportunity to nominate your favourite yacht for the 2010 Awards.
The categories are:
1. Interior Design Award – Displacement Motor Yachts
2. Interior Design Award – Semi-Displacement or Planing Yachts
3. Interior Design Award – Sailing Yachts
4. Exterior Design & Styling Award – Motor Yachts
5. Exterior Design & Styling Award – Sailing Yachts
6. Award for Best Exterior Deck Area designed for Guest use
7. Award for Best Interior Recreational Area designed for Guest use
8. Award for the Design of Crew and Service Areas
9. Interior Layout Award
10. Naval Architecture Award – Motor Yachts
11. Naval Architecture Award – Sailing Yachts
12. Tender Design Award – Sports Tenders
13. Tender Design Award – Limousine Tenders
14. Bespoke Furniture Award
15. Galley Design Award
16. Newcomer of the Year Award
17. Design & Technology Award
Click here to make your nominations
The ShowBoats Design Awards will be presented at a gala evening at Donald Trump’s private members club, the Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, Florida on 26 October 2010. Click here to register your interest in attending the Awards at this exclusive venue. Please note that places are limited and priority will be given to superyacht owners and to the teams involved with the finalist yachts.
For more information contact:
Roger Lean-Vercoe Chairman of the Judges
Tel: +44 (0)1752 881435
Email: roger.lean-vercoe@boatinternationalmedia.com
Alice C. I’Anson Widdows
Events Director
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8545 9338
Cell: +44 (0) 759 100 6250
Email: alice.widdows@boatinternationalmedia.com
Alexis Naylor
Events Executive
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8545 9334
Cell: +44 (0) 797 143 8671
Email: alexis.naylor@boatinternationalmedia.com
A celebration of superyacht design in Palm Beach, Florida
As the superyacht industry has grown and developed over the years, we feel the yachts and the designers and craftsmen behind their construction deserve to be recognised specifically in the areas of interior design, styling, innovation and technology.
The ShowBoats Design Awards will adopt the individual design awards formerly presented at the World Superyacht Awards. A number of new categories will also be added to recognise and acknowledge, for the first time ever, the industry’s talents specific to craft and design. Roger Lean-Vercoe will act as Chairman of the Judges, a neutral panel of experienced and passionate yacht owners, project managers, designers and craftsmen from a variety of backgrounds within the world of design.
Nominations for the ShowBoats Design Awards 2010 are now open and submissions are welcome up until the closing date of 15 April. Click here for a full list of categories and their descriptions. Boat International Media’s team of editors will review these nominations and refine this list to a group of outstanding finalists to be judged by the independent panel at the Judges Day in Monaco in June.
The winners of The ShowBoats Design Awards will be announced at a gala evening at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump’s private members club in Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday 26th October 2010. Click here to register your interest in attending the glittering awards ceremony.
The Breakers Hotel and Resort in Palm Beach will be this year’s venue for the Superyacht Design Symposium, held prior to the ShowBoats Design Awards and in the run up to the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. We are certain that this relocation from New York will encourage more superyacht owners than ever to participate as both speakers and delegates in sharing their passion for yachts and yacht design.
An exciting two day programme of lively presentation and in-depth discussions will be interspersed by elegant social events and plentiful networking opportunities. We invite superyacht owners to share and compare concepts and experiences with their peers in a professional environment, providing a platform for them to present personal projects for the first time ever to a wider audience.
Stimulating, authoritative, at times even controversial, the Superyacht Design Symposium will raise questions and discussion on the evolving design of superyachts and positively influence future projects. Designers, naval architects, project managers and captains will make up this essential Meeting of Minds, sponsored once again by Amico & Co and Chihuly.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST IN THE SUPERYACHT DESIGN SYMPOSIUM 2010
To take full advantage of the networking opportunities these events present, apply early for special rates and packages including accommodation at the Breakers Hotel and Resort.
