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Top Tips From Our Judges
Our judging panel will consider the achievements of each nominee individually but will look carefully for evidence that demonstrates leadership, ambition and commitment to the industry.
Here you can find out more about the process; what it is they look for in a good submission and how to make your (or your nominee's) entry stand out..
Marcus Hand
Editor
Seatrade Maritime News
Gary Howard
Europe Editor
Seatrade Maritime News
Emma Howell
Director of Digital and Commercial Content
Maritime Informa Markets
Marcus Hand - Seatrade Maritime News
For me, a nomination that will stand out above the rest is one that clearly and concisely demonstrates why the nominee is “one to watch” for the future. You should be able to demonstrate qualities that, when applied, would benefit the wider industry.
This could include examples of innovative thinking that solved a particular challenge, or perhaps leadership that united a team and therefore led to a clear impact on performance metrics. It could be a remarkable show of resilience or adaptability throughout the uncertainties of the last eighteen months – the size and scale aren’t the most important factor here, it is the traceability to a positive outcome.
Focus on what makes your nomination different to the other submissions. Throughout your submission, you should articulate what makes your nomination unique and give clear evidence that supports your case.
Don’t forget, you can upload supporting documentation and testimonials, which will only add strength to your nomination.
Emma Howell - Maritime Informa Markets
Whether the person is nominating themselves or being nominated, I want to see a nomination which demonstrates why that person deserves this recognition. Although they might not have been in the industry for long, how have they shown their ambition or commitment to the industry. Give an example that showcases this and stands them apart from their peers. Start the nomination with an opening statement ‘why’ someone should be recognised and support this with some specific examples…help us to understand what makes that person special…and end the nomination with at least one written statement from a third party that supports the nomination.
Be honest and be proud of what you have achieved. The last couple of years have been harder than ever for the industry and what you have done that shows your commitment to the industry should be recognised. Whether you have been a great leader…achieved a great outcome from a project…solved a challenge….done something above and beyond your role that shows your ambition, we want to hear it.
Gary Howard - Seatrade Maritime News
I am looking for people with a history of making sound business decisions while enacting positive change in our industry and the businesses they work with.
Decarbonisation poses a challenge to the maritime industry and related professions unlike anything before. In the class of 2021, we will need the see the talent to lead, organise, inspire and effect change. More than ever, we will look to the young to adapt our ways of working, replace structures that impede progress, and shape our industry to best serve a changing world.
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