The ACREW Crew Awards 2026 returns on Oct. 25 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, bringing together captains, crew, and industry professionals for the superyacht industry’s celebration of excellence. Inspired by the theme “Roaring 20s – Speakeasy,” the evening will blend Art Deco glamor, vintage sophistication, and elegant style as guests honor the outstanding individuals whose dedication, talent, and professionalism continue to move the industry forward. Across 14 award categories, nominees will be carefully assessed by a distinguished panel of respected captains and industry experts, making the ceremony both a prestigious recognition of achievement and a memorable night of celebration.
Best First Officer/Mate Award
Denis Perkusic; Duje Madir; Güneş Baş; Raymond Koop; Rebecca Denisco
Best Engineer/ETO Award
Chris Bruff; Daniel Marks; Jason Yates; Matthew Lamont
Best Mentor Award
Chrislyn Stubbs; Hugo Lisbon; Kelly Gordon; Liam Devlin; Sarah Marzocchi; Scott Bentley; Brendan Emmons; Charl Minaar
Best Lead Deckhand/Bosun Award
Bradley Kerswill; Chase Trollope; Lilé Potgieter; Zoya Grote
Best Captain Master 500GT Award
Arron Mullen; Brendan Emmons; Holden Bailey; Meredith Reece; Sean Kampfer; Stephen Crone
Best Junior Crew
Anastasia Korompoki; Brandon Puchert; Jonathan Povey; Mackenzie Sealy; Tia Wong
Best Chief Stew/Purser Award
Bianca Hoar; Cathy Skinner; Chrislyn Stubbs; Cindy-Lee Schenk; Courtney Dow; Gerson Matta; Julie Emmons; Magdalena Nenadovic; Michelle Cronje; Misha Koop; Nakita Alexander; Ruth Spargo; Tan Nakul
Lifetime Achievement Award
Carmen Preda; Maiwenn Beadle; Steve Moran
Best Social Media Influencer Award
Cathy Skinner; Eleisha Mealing; Florencia Mainet; Josh Goosen; Liam Devlin; Magdalena Nenadovic; Michelle Caylynne Cronje
Best Chef Award
Monja Jacobs; Sotirios Vasileiou; Steven Ferneding; Vincent Joseph; Antonio Iaselli; Chantelle Slabbert; Christoph Siebentritt; Daniel Hugo Stoma Baldo; Dominik Robert Bajdo; Gül Tuğba Demirci; Marco Lima; Margaret Delp
Best Captain Master 3000GT Award
Andrew Park-Ross; Antonio Gerini; James Battey; Joao Franco; Kelly Gordon; Liam Devlin; Matthew Collier; Nick Riley
Unlimited Captain Award
Adriano Pavone; George Chimarios; James Box; Olav Hink; Rafael Cervantes Mataix; Roberto Beretta; Shaun Burford
Best Superyacht Crew
M/Y Freedom; M/Y Galaxy; M/Y Ocean Club
