Maldives Boating Awards 2026 Nomination Deadline Extended to August 31
The association called on members of the boating community, marine industry professionals, businesses, partners and the general public to submit nominations across a range of award categories. | Photo: maldivessafari.com
The National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM) has extended the nomination deadline for the Maldives Boating Awards 2026 to August 31, giving industry stakeholders additional time to submit nominations.
The extension is open to individuals, businesses and organisations in the Maldivian boating industry seeking to recognise individuals, businesses, vessels and achievements that have made significant contributions to the sector.
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📢 Maldives Boating Awards 2026 – Deadline Extended! 🏆⛵
The nomination deadline has been extended to 31st August 2026.
🌐 Submit your nominations: https://t.co/hKXDjzshQU
📅 New Deadline: 31st August 2026#MaldivesBoatingAwards #BoatingAwards2026 #NBAM #MaldivesBoating pic.twitter.com/NnDuNhZCa5— National Boating Association of Maldives (@boating_mv) August 15, 2026
The awards span dozens of categories covering the boating, marine tourism and maritime services sectors. The industry awards feature 29 categories, including Best Liveaboard or Yacht Builder, Best Built Liveaboard or Yacht, Best Production Fibre Vessel, Boat Design of the Year and Liveaboard or Yacht Operator of the Year.
Individual awards will be presented across 10 categories, including Dive Guide of the Year, Surf Guide of the Year, Captain of the Year, Crew Member of the Year, Cruise Manager of the Year and Engineer of the Year.
NBAM will also present special honours selected by its Executive Board, including the Special Recognition for the Contribution of the Boating Industry, which recognises individuals or organisations that have made outstanding contributions to the development of the Maldivian boating sector.
Nominations can be submitted through the official National Boating Awards Maldives website. Following the close of nominations, eligible entries will be assessed by an independent panel of judges, with winners to be announced at the National Boating Awards Maldives 2026 ceremony.
