The Maritime Media Awards celebrates those who work tirelessly to inform about the importance of the maritime environment
Presented since 1995, the Maritime Media Awards recognises the UK's best journalists, authors, filmmakers, digital creators and others whose work in the media has created a greater public understanding of maritime issues, and of the United Kingdom’s dependence upon the sea.
The 2025 Maritime Media Awards
Entry for the Maritime Media Awards 2025 is now open. The qualifying period for the Maritime Media Awards 2025 is from 01 January 2024 to 30 June 2025. The closing date for entries is 15 July 2025.
The 2024 Maritime Media Awards Winners and Nominations
Winners were announced on 17 October 2024 at the Maritime Media Awards ceremony at Six Park Place, London.
Over 75 entries were received in 2024 – Discover more on the nominees by viewing the full list of nominations, or find out more about the nomination process.
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The Maritime Foundation has championed maritime for more than 40 years and now seeks new sponsors to support its work and to ensure the awards continue to encourage and shine a spotlight on the innovators and those who make a difference in generating awareness of current and future maritime issues.
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Learn more about the Maritime Media Awards
The Desmond Wettern Award for Best Writer was launched in 1995 in memory of Desmond Wettern, naval correspondent of The Telegraph and his dedication to the belief that the UK’s economic wellbeing and security are inextricably bound up with the sea. Further awards have been added to recognise maritime literature, filmmaking, and digital innovation.
The Awards also includes the Royal Navy – Desmond Wettern Fleet Award and the Maritime Fellowship Award, for which nominations are made, respectively, by the Royal Navy and the Maritime Foundation.
The Maritime Media Awards are judged by industry-leading experts in the maritime dimension.