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New Awards: The Maritime Industry Awards 2015

1st April 2015
New Awards: The Maritime Industry Awards 2015

#NewMaritimeAwards - The inaugural Maritime Industry Awards to recognise and celebrate the most innovative companies in the Irish maritime sector are to take place in June.

They awards seek to reward individuals who demonstrate excellence and originality in the field. The Awards are aimed at entrants who engage in manufacturing, port operations, logistics and commercial excellence but also extends to areas such as innovation, tourism and leisure, sustainability, aquaculture, and education.

The National Marine College of Ireland is the Patron of the Awards which will be held Thursday, 18th June at the Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin.

Entries deadline fast approaching!

The entry deadline is fast approaching for the inaugural Maritime Industry Awards. These Awards will recognise and celebrate the most original and innovative individuals and companies that have demonstrated excellence in the Irish Maritime & Marine sector.

This will be an unmissable event for networking and entertainment and entries have started to roll in - the deadline to submit entries is Friday, April 17th.

The Maritime Industry Awards provides a voice for companies that play a significant role in the growth and development of the industry in Ireland, to shout about the successes and high standards of excellence that have been achieved in recent years.

These Awards are a vital platform that allow companies and individuals in this expansive industry to highlight their efforts. The Awards will be judged by a distinguished panel of Judges, chaired by Conor Mowlds, Head of College, National Maritime College of Ireland.

There will be 18 categories featured including the prestigious Lifetime Achievement in the Maritime Industry Award and the Overall Maritime Excellence Award.

The full Judging Panel includes:

Conor Mowlds, Head of College, National Maritime College of Ireland
Liam Lacy, Director, Irish Maritime Development Office.
Sheila Tyrell, Irish Maritime Law Association,
Capt. Kevin Allen, Harbour Master, Belfast Harbour
Geoffrey O'Sullivan (retired) Senior Science Policy Advisor, Marine Institute
Conchur O'Bradaigh, Professor of Energy Engineering, Marine Renewable Energy Ireland,
Lorcan O'Cinnéide, Irish Fish Processors
Professor Pat Shannon, Irish Offshore Operators Association

The awards are proudly supported by the NMCI, The Irish Independent, AIB, GAC Training and Amarach Research.

There are still a limited number of sponsorship options available to develop new business contacts and highlight your brand. Contact Kevin O'Driscoll on 01 407 0594 or email [email protected]

The Maritime Industry Awards are the only opportunity in the industry for your business to showcase the great work and high standards you have achieved. For more, including a full list of categories visit: www.maritimeawards.ie or call 01 407 0595

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Jehan Ashmore

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Jehan Ashmore

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Jehan Ashmore is a marine correspondent, researcher and photographer, specialising in Irish ports, shipping and the ferry sector serving the UK and directly to mainland Europe. Jehan also occasionally writes a column, 'Maritime' Dalkey for the (Dalkey Community Council Newsletter) in addition to contributing to UK marine periodicals. 

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