MERSEY MARITIME LAUNCHES INDUSTRY VOTING PLATFORM FOR 2025 AWARDS

Regional cluster organisation, Mersey Maritime, is pleased to announce the launch of its industry voting platform for the prestigious Mersey Maritime Industry Awards 2025 (MMIA25). This marks the final stage in the awards process, offering the maritime community an opportunity to actively participate in recognising excellence across the sector.

The MMIAs are widely recognised as the UK’s leading regional maritime awards ceremony, celebrating the achievements of the industry’s most outstanding companies and individuals across the Liverpool City Region and wider North West. Finalists have been selected following a rigorous evaluation process conducted by a panel of national, regional, and local industry experts, business leaders, and government representatives.

The voting platform opened on Wednesday 1st October and will remain live until Wednesday 15th October at 23:59, enabling professionals from across the maritime ecosystem, locally, nationally, and internationally, to cast their votes for the winners in each category.

Ruth Wood, CEO of Mersey Maritime, commented:

“The Mersey Maritime Industry Awards are a true celebration of the strength and diversity of our sector, and the launch of the voting platform is a pivotal moment in the awards journey.

“It reflects our commitment to transparency, collaboration, and sector-wide engagement. We encourage all members of our industry to take part and help us celebrate the remarkable achievements of our finalists!”

Winners will be announced at the MMIA25 awards ceremony, taking place on Thursday 6 November at the iconic Liverpool Cathedral, where over 400 industry professionals will gather for an evening of celebration and recognition.

Mersey Maritime extends its best wishes to all finalists and encourages them to make the most of the coming weeks by showcasing and promoting their achievements across the industry.

To cast your vote please click HERE
To book your place at the awards ceremony, please click HERE

Mersey Maritime Industry Awards 2025 finalists:  

  • BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Sponsored by Maersk
    • APCL Cammell Laird
    • Haskoning
    • Hill Dickinson LLP
  • CHANGE MAKER AWARD: Sponsored by Peel Ports Group
    • Jan Cox (The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for the North West of England and the Isle of Man) 
    • Purnimaa Venkatanarasaiah (Maersk Logistics and Services)
    • Dr Robyn Pyne (Liverpool John Moores University)
  • DIVERSITY CHAMPION AWARD: Sponsored by WISTA UK
    • Avocet Clearance 
    • Maersk Logistics and Services
    • Mersey Ferries
  • EMPLOYER & FUTURE SKILLS AWARD: Sponsored by Royal Navy
    • Bibby Marine
    • Maersk Logistics and Services
    • Peel Ports Group
  • LOGISTICS & TRADE EXCELLENCE AWARD: Sponsored by Kays Medical
    • Denholm Good Logistics
    • Maersk Logistics and Services
    • Peel Ports Group
  • MARITIME ENABLER AWARD: Sponsored by Haskoning
    • Fort Recruitment
    • Liverpool John Moores University
    • Propeller Club Liverpool
  • NET ZERO CHAMPION AWARD: Sponsored by ACL
    • NatPower MarinePeel Ports Group
    • Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

  • POSITIVE IMPACT AWARD: Sponsored by Fort Recruitment
    • APCL Cammell Laird and The Hive Youth Zone
    • Isle of Man Maritime
    • The Animates
  • RISING STAR AWARD: Sponsored by APCL Cammell Laird
    • Ben Marray (Brookes Bell)
    • Mollie Williams (O’Connors)
    • Thomas Burns (Maritime Transport)
  • SME OF THE YEAR: Sponsored by Liverpool John Moores University
    • Brightfinch Limited
    • Brookes Bell
    • Independent Container Line Ltd
  • TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION AWARD: Sponsored by Brookes Bell
    • Bibby Marine
    • GT Wings
    • National Oceanography Centre 
EVENTS
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Access to monthly Face-2-Face breakfast events
Opportunity to attend workshops, forums and meet the buyers’ events (priority access dependant on membership level and business relevance) Limited
Opportunity to attend executive dinners and drinks Limited
Opportunity to meet VIP guests, industry leaders and stakeholders Limited
Priority booking for tickets / tables at Mersey Maritime Industry Awards
Opportunity to present / host specific events at your own facilities Limited Limited
Creation of bespoke events programme to support your business focus / priorities Limited
Opportunity to attend national events and forums Limited Limited
COMMUNICATION / PR
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Opportunity to feature in social media marketing campaigns where appropriate Limited
Opportunity to promote your news, events and job vacancies via the weekly email / newsletters Limited
Receive weekly email including industry updates, news, events
Opportunity to be featured as ‘Spotlight’ Member of newsletters Limited
Access to funding, support, guidance and expertise Limited
New member shoutout
DIGITAL
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Logo and website link on Mersey Maritime website
Website link on Mersey Maritime email signature
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
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Dedicated account manager Limited
Annual membership meeting (online or in-person dependant on membership level)
Quarterly meetings and reporting Limited
BUSINESS SUPPORT
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Creation of bespoke package of business support, marketing and events tailored to your business Limited
Facilitation of membership network introductions Limited Limited
Facilitation of introduction to relevant industry, academia and government stakeholders Limited Limited
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Events Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner

Access to monthly Face-2-Face breakfast events

Opportunity to attend workshops, forums and meet the buyers’ events (priority access dependant on membership level and business relevance)

Limited
Limited

Opportunity to present at Face-2-Face and networking events

Limited

Opportunity to attend executive dinners and drinks

Limited

Opportunity to meet VIP guests, industry leaders and stakeholders

Limited

Opportunity to attend The Maritime Exchange Conference

Limited
Limited

Priority booking for tickets / tables at Mersey Maritime Industry Awards

Limited
Limited

Opportunity to have 1-2-1 with Mersey Maritime board members

Opportunity to host specific events at your own facilities

Creation of bespoke events programme to support your business focus / priorities

Limited

Opportunity to attend Maritime UK and other national trade bodies events and forums

Limited
Limited
Communication / PR Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Opportunity to feature in social media marketing campaigns where appropriate
Limited
Limited
Opportunity to promote your news, events and job vacancies via the Ezine
Limited
Limited
Limited
Receive regular updates, news, events and Ezine (tailored to membership level)
Opportunity to be Ezine Member of the Month
Digital Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Logo and website link on Mersey Maritime website
Website link on Mersey Maritime email signature
Relationship Management Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Dedicated account manager
Quarterly meetings and reporting
Limited
Business Support Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Creation of bespoke package of business support, marketing and events tailored to your business
Limited
Access to funding, support, guidance and expertise from Dr Matt Fulton, Chief Innovation Officer (additional resource from Liverpool John Moores University, University of Liverpool and MTC)
Limited
Limited
Direct access to Government elected and officials – local, regional, national and international
Limited
Facilitation of B2B introductions
Limited
Discounted rates for use of conference facilities at Mersey Maritime
Access to Maritime UK and other national trade bodies through Chris Shirling-Rooke, Mersey Maritime CEO’s role as Assistant Chair of Maritime UK
Limited
Limited
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Bespoke services and solutions