MMIA25 categories
Open to a business or organisation of any size, this award will be made to one that has demonstrated a real understanding of its target market and positioned or adapted itself, accordingly, showing impressive growth/growth potential, and sustainability in terms of one or more of the following:
- Job creation
- Increased turnover
- Increased profitability
- Impact specifically on the North West region
WINNER:
- Hill Dickinson LLP
Open to an individual, this award will celebrate someone who has recently delivered transformational change within the maritime sector. The winner will demonstrate bold leadership, innovative thinking, and a willingness to challenge the status quo — delivering tangible outcomes that are actively driving change in the maritime sector. This award recognises active contributions that are shaping the future of the industry today.
Supporting evidence should showcase the measurable impact and positive change driven by the nominee through recent initiatives or actions.
WINNER:
- Dr Robyn Pyne (Liverpool John Moores University)
DIVERSITY champion AWARD
Open to a business, charity or organisation of any size, the winner will be able to demonstrate particular commitment to achieving equality/diversity within their own business environment or wider industry. Supporting evidence should be provided to illustrate a strong and demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion.
WINNER:
- Mersey Ferries
employer & future skills award
Open to a business, charity or organisation of any size, this award will be made to one that has demonstrated true commitment to looking after their employees and/or has made a significant contribution to supporting the future skills requirement of the maritime industry. The business will be able to evidence its dedication to personal and professional development, staff satisfaction and specific HR initiatives to create a supportive and engaging working environment.
WINNER:
- Maersk Logistics and Services
Open to a business, charity or organisation of any size, this award will be made to one that can demonstrate innovation, efficiency, and excellence in logistics management and national/international trade. Supporting evidence should be provided to showcase how the organisation is driving the future of logistics and trade across our region and beyond.
WINNER:
- Denholm Good Logistics
MARITIME ambassador award
This award is not open for nominations.
The recipient of this award is selected by our judging panel and is not available for public entry. It recognises an individual who has demonstrated exceptional commitment, leadership, and impact throughout their career in the maritime industry. This prestigious accolade honours a lifetime of dedication, influence, and achievement, celebrating those who have made a lasting contribution to the sector and inspired others through their work.
MARITIME enabler award
Open to a business, charity, or organisation of any size, this award will be made to one that plays a vital role in supporting the maritime industry in the North West region. The recipient of this award will be able to demonstrate making a significant impact (i.e. by advocating for sustainability), driving awareness, or fostering innovation and efficiencies, this could be demonstrated through their services, a successful project, marketing campaign, or an ongoing initiative.
Supporting evidence should be provided to show how the organisation has successfully engaged stakeholders and contributed to the region’s maritime growth and success.
WINNER:
- Propeller Club Liverpool
This category is intended to recognise those businesses/organisations that are leading the way in addressing issues around Net Zero. Entries will need to show how the business/organisation has demonstrated leadership in driving forward net zero progress, as well as their involvement in the wider green agenda.
WINNER:
- Peel Ports Group
This award will be made to a business, maritime charitable organisation, or other enterprise whose remit or business model is to bring about positive measurable change, whether this is to the lives or living conditions of individuals, the community or in terms of campaigns, projects and initiatives that are changing perceptions about the industry.
WINNER:
- APCL Cammell Laird and The Hive Youth Zone
This award will be made to someone under the age of 30 whose contribution has made a real and positive impact on the business in which they are employed.
Nominations should be made by the business on behalf of the employee they would like to put forward. Nominees can be at any stage in their career or training and may be working in any role within the business, including apprentices.
WINNER:
- Thomas Burns (Maritime Transport)
This award will be made to a small or medium sized business that has demonstrated a real understanding of its target market, showing impressive growth, or growth potential and sustainability in terms of one or more of the following:
- Job creation
- Increased turnover
- Increased profitability
- Impact specifically to the Liverpool City Region or wider North West
*Small or Medium sized Enterprise, i.e. maximum 249 employees and turnover not exceeding EUR 50million (European Commission definition)
WINNER:
- Brookes Bell
This award will be made to a business, charity or organisation that has demonstrated innovation or delivered/developed a technical or technological project, product or process. The business must clearly show the innovation and technology impact in terms of one or more of the following:
- Improved efficiency
- Increased marketability
- Measurable cost savings
- Environmental cost savings
In alignment with Mersey Maritime’s “Navigating Maritime Innovation in the Liverpool City Region” initiative, this category celebrates pioneering approaches that are helping to future-proof the sector and position the Liverpool City Region as a national leader in maritime innovation and technology.
- Bibby Marine
