The 28th Annual Maritime Media Awards
The 28th Annual Maritime Media Awards at Six Park Place in London on 17 October recognised the UK's best journalists, authors, filmmakers, digital creators and others whose work in the media had created a greater public understanding of maritime issues, and of the United Kingdom’s dependence upon the sea.
Hosted by Maritime Foundation Chair, Richard Clayton, the ceremony included a presentation from the Royal Navy of the Desmond Wettern Fleet Award and Kathryn Neilson, Director of the Merchant Navy Training Board was the guest speaker. The audience was shown two short films produced by Maritime Films UK for the MNTB exploring opportunities for young people in the maritime industry.
A night of celebration, inspiration, and recognition
Meet the 2024 Maritime Media Awards Winners
Over 75 entries were received in 2024 – Meet the innovators who became winners of Maritime Media Awards in London.
Karen McVeigh
The Desmond Wettern Award for Best Writer
Jon Wise
The Maritime Foundation Award for Best Book
Sarah Cunliffe
The Donald Gosling Award for Best Audio-Visual Production
River Action UK
The Maritime Foundation Award for the Most Influential Use of Social and Immersive Media
Crispin Sadler and Production Team
The Special Recognition Award for Dedication Beyond a Single Challenge
815 Naval Air Squadron
The Desmond Wettern Fleet Award
Sponsors and Supporters
With thanks to our sponsors and supporters, without whom the Awards could not take place.
With thanks to
The Bristol Port Company, The Gosling Foundation, Langham Wine Estate, OMMS (Bristol) and OMMS (Southampton) Ltd, Portland Port, The Royal Navy.