The Outstanding Contribution Award, sponsored by P&S Automation, is presented to an individual, company or organisation which has made a significant contribution to promoting improvements in the marine sector.
Such contributions can have been made either by a specific activity or over a period of time. Nominations may be made by any IMarEST member and are judged by a panel of senior members.
What contributions are eligible?
We're considering contributions in any of the below fields:
Marine Safety
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The successful completion of a program or research project which has had a significant impact on marine safety
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A single act or effort which is so outstanding that it warrants recognition, e.g. exceptional contribution of expertise, time, skills, facilities, etc.
Marine Sustainability
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The successful completion of a program or research project which has had a significant impact on marine sustainability, in particular environmental sustainability
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A single act or effort which is so outstanding that it warrants recognition, e.g. exceptional contribution of expertise, time, skills, facilities, etc.
Marine Education
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The successful completion of a program or research project which has had a significant impact on marine education or on the public understanding of marine engineering, science and/or technology
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A single act or effort which is so outstanding that it warrants recognition, e.g. exceptional contribution of expertise, time, skills, facilities, etc.
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Teams or organisations that best demonstrate innovation in training, development of staff or education of a wider community
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Initiatives that contribute to addressing a skills/knowledge gap or that contribute to business performance
International Development
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Advocacy, communication, outreach, policy, capacity development and/or public service
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Aiding the work of marine organisations, government agencies, NGOs, and/or global policy-making bodies
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Showing leadership by fostering team-based collaboration or facilitating new work that could not be accomplished independently
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Promotion of talent/career pool through excellence in mentoring, increasing diversity, and/or creating or fostering collaborative or innovative programs for formal or informal education and training
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An individual who has undertaken activities or actions to help developing countries improve their ability to comply with international rules and standards relating to marine safety and the protection of the environment or a contribution to human resources development or institutional capacity-building
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Fostering collaboration across geographical boundaries in the subjects of marine engineering, science or technology
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Lead involvement in technology or infrastructure projects that contribute to international development
Key information
The Outstanding Contribution Award consists of a certificate and trophy, sponsored by P&S Automation, which is presented annually at our Annual Dinner.
Please not that IMarEST staff and Trustees are ineligible to be considered for this award. The judging panel will consider all properly submitted nominations and any materials supplied in support of them.
Materials submitted in support of any nomination will be accepted on the condition that:
- The IMarEST may disclose the names of the nominee(s) and the nominator(s)
- The nominee agrees that disclosure of material submitted in support of the nomination does not breach the terms of any contract of employment or any other contract, and that there is entitlement to make use of the material
How to apply
Nominations must be made by an IMarEST member, but nominees do not have to be members. These should be submitted in English writing to [email protected]. They should include:
- Name, professional or home mailing address, email address, present job title and employer of nominator (and nominee if applicable)
- A detailed description of the contribution of the nominee(s), with particular care taken to substantiate the significance of the impact of this contribution (1,000 words max)
- A letter of recommendation signed by the nominator
- Additional documentation in the form of statistical data, performance appraisals, reports, newspaper or journal articles may be provided if the nominator feels this will add support to the nomination
- Nominators are encouraged to submit statements that directly address how the nominee fits the remit of the Award they are being put forward for
- If an institution or organisation is nominated, identification of the administrative office of the organisation or subgroup responsible for the accomplishments cited plus a main point of contact
To be considered for the award for the current year, nominations and supporting material must be received by 31 October 2025.
