Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the International Superyacht Society (ISS) hands out annual design awards that are highly coveted. Indeed, the ISS International Awards for Design & Leadership was the first prize program in the yachting industry to adopt an unbiased nomination and selection format. Every megayacht measuring 24 meters (80 feet) and larger launched within a given year is eligible for nomination, with finalists and winners voted on by ISS members.
This year’s finalists are:
Best Power, 24 to 40 Meters:
Domino, 26.3 meters (86 feet), built by Riva
Evil Zana, 39.9 meters (131 feet), built by Sunseeker International
Go, 39 meters (128 feet), built by Feadship/Royal De Vries
Miss Lisa, 28 meters (92 feet), built by Citadel Yachts
Northlander, 38.1 meters (125 feet), built by Moonen Shipyards (pictured at top)
Best Power, 40 to 65 Meters:
Arkley, 59.9 meters (196 feet), built by Lürssen
Elandess, 60 meters (196 feet), built by Abeking & Rasmussen
Hurricane Run, 53.4 meters (175 feet), built by Feadship/Royal De Vries
Katya, 46 meters (151 feet), built by Delta Marine
Sycara IV, 46 .1 meters (151 feet), built by Burger Boat Company
Best Sail, 24 to 40 Meters:
Bliss, 36.8 meters (120 feet), built by Yachting Developments
Chrisco, 30.48 meters (100 feet), built by CNB
Cinderella IV, 39 meters (128 feet), built by Vitters Shipyard
Nostromo, 28.9 meters (98 feet), built by Pendennis
Thalima, 33.6 meters (109 feet), built by Southern Wind Shipyard
Best Sail, 40 Meters+:
Athos, 62 meters (203 feet), built by Holland Jachtbouw
Hanuman, 42 meters (138 feet), built by Royal Huisman
Kokomo, 58 .4 meters (192 feet), built by Alloy Yachts
Riela, 55.9 meters (184 feet), built by Perini Navi
Salperton IV, 45.1 meters (148 feet), built by Fitzroy Yachts
Best Power, 65 Meters+:
Nero, 90 meters (295 feet), built by Corsair Yachts
Radiant, 110 meters (360 feet), built by Lürssen
Sunrays, 85.4 meters (280 feet), built by Oceanco
Trident, 65.2 meters (214 feet), built by Feadship/Royal Van Lent
Vibrant Curiosity, 85.4 meters (280 feet), built by Oceanco
Winners will be announced during the awards ceremony at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
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