Nominations for the 2026 ACREW Crew Awards is now open, as the premier event celebrating and recognizing excellence in the superyacht industry returns. Captains, crew, and industry professionals can nominate their peers in 14 different award categories that highlights their dedication, talent, and professionalism. The 14 different award categories include:
Best Superyacht Crew Award
Best Captain Master Unlimited Award
Best Captain Master 3000GT Award
Best Captain Master 500GT Award
Best First Officer/Mate Crew Award
Best Chief Stew/Purser Crew Award
Best Chef Crew Award
Best Environmental and Sustainability Crew Award
Best Engineer and ETO Crew Award
Best Lifetime Achievement Crew Award
Best Lead Deckhand/Bosun Crew Award
Best Social Influencer/Content Creator Crew Award
Best Junior Crew Award
Best Crew Mentor Crew Award
The Crew Awards nominations close May 31, with nominees announced on June 26. The judging phase will occur from July through September, with the Crew Awards Weekend starting on Oct. 25 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This year’s Crew Awards ceremony will include a theme of Roaring 20s — Speak Easy, with guests invited to dazzle in elegant evening wear infused with the glamour of the Roaring ‘20s.
More details will be revealed soon, so stay tuned to ACREW’s social media for updates, sneak peeks, and the latest information about the weekend.
