Join us in London to celebrate the UK’s best maritime journalists, authors, filmmakers, digital creators and others with special guests and more
Get tickets now for the Maritime Media Awards 2026 ceremony where we recognise the UK’s best journalists, authors, filmmakers, digital creators and others whose work has created a greater public understanding of maritime issues, and of the UK’s dependence upon the sea. With special guests and more, it promises to be a night of celebration, inspiration, and recognition.
Tickets are now ON SALE with 2026 prices held from 2025!
A night of celebration, inspiration, and recognition
The Maritime Media Awards has been recognising public understanding of maritime issues and the UK’s dependence upon the sea for over 30 years.
The Maritime Media Awards celebrates those who work tirelessly to inform about the importance of the maritime environment
Celebrate
Bring your team to experience a night of honouring the very best in UK maritime journalism, literature, television and film, and immersive and social media.
Be inspired
See and hear from the latest innovators and those who are making a difference in generating awareness of current and future maritime issues.
Network
Connect with leading figures in UK maritime and the media.
Invite clients
Use the Maritime Media Awards as an opportunity to engage with your clients and partners.
Awards to be announced
The 2026 winners will be presented in the following categories:
- The Desmond Wettern Award for Best Journalism
- Best Book of the Year
- Best Film and Television
- Best Use of Digital Media
- The Special Recognition Award for Dedication Beyond a Single Challenge
- The Desmond Wettern Fleet Award
Individual ticket: £135.00
Enjoy the Maritime Media Awards Ceremony with:
- Drinks reception upon arrival in the Britannia Bar
- Three course seated dinner with half a bottle of wine per person
- Post dinner tea and coffee
- Full awards ceremony with guest speaker
Table of 10: £2,000
Enjoy the Maritime Media Awards Ceremony with:
- Your own table of ten for your organisation in a premium position
- Drinks reception upon arrival in the Britannia Bar
- Three course seated dinner with half a bottle of wine per person
- Post dinner tea and coffee
- Full awards ceremony with guest speaker
- Your organisation featured in the event programme
- Your organisation promoted during the event
Dress code
Black tie and cocktail dresses. Dress for the occasion!
Accessibility
We encourage inclusion and accessibility. For support, access and dietary requirements, please email awards@maritimefoundation.uk
About the Maritime Media Awards
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 UK’s dependence upon the sea.
Any questions? Email us at awards@maritimefoundation.uk