The Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement is jointly organised by IBI and METSTRADE and held in association with long-standing partner, Raymarine.

This year 97 nominations were accepted for final consideration across 11 categories that reflect key industry priorities – innovation, customer growth, sustainability and people and skills. A total of 31 companies were shortlisted as finalists, with 11 winners and three honourable mentions named at the spectacular dinner and awards ceremony held Wednesday 20 November.

Amsterdam Maritime Museum’s starlit covered courtyard was once again the scene of much celebration as new history was made amongst the old. Guests were taken on a culinary and visual journey through several centuries of maritime and cultural development as they applauded winners of every size of business from start-ups to multi-nationals and every generation from apprentices to those with four decades of service to the industry.