The Special Recognition Award

for Dedication Beyond a Single Challenge

The Award honours an individual or team who has made an extraordinary and sustained contribution to stimulating interest in maritime beyond a single project or campaign.

Nominations are made by the Maritime Foundation’s Executive and Maritime Media Awards Committees.

Recent winners

2024: Crispin Sadler and Production Team
2025: Blue Marine Foundation, N. A. M. Rodger and Windfall Films

The winner receives an optical crystal globe trophy.

The award has been presented since 2024.

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