The Honours 2025 awards ceremony is marking its third consecutive year, with nominations now open to the public. The organizers are seeking insight into individuals who are using their role in supporting the industry for good.
The Honours is an initiative of the Superyacht Life Foundation, to recognize superyachting change makers. People who have made a concrete impact within the past five years are eligible. This ranges from crewmembers to yacht owners, designers, and more. The impacts, meanwhile, are equally varied, from diversity and inclusion, to sustainability, new technologies, scientific research, and philanthropy. In fact, according to The Honours 2025 website, “Anything goes, as long as it demonstrates the exceptional world of superyachting.” Ultimately the intention is to spotlight inspirational but rarely told stories.
Last year, for instance, one of the recipients was Frederic Jousset, owner of the yacht ArtExplorer. The 153-foot (46.6-meter) catamaran is not just a yacht. She’s a floating museum bringing art to people who might not otherwise discover it. From port to port, the yacht offers free access to art and performances. Jousset (below) says it’s crucial to “try to make art affordable, accessible, and exciting to a greater number of people, whether that’s via the boat museum, our truck museum, our 2,500 volunteers, or our online education program.”
Additionally last year, The Honours recognized Nick Entwisle and Mike Horn. Entwisle (top) established Yachting Gives Back in 2019 to fight hunger and poverty in Mallorca, Spain. With swift support from the yachting community, the non-profit transformed into a powerful force. It began donating clothing, food, and financial aid to other like-minded Mallorcan organizations. It also organized yacht chefs to cook for people during Covid lockdowns. Horn, meanwhile, is a renowned adventurer and explorer. He commissioned the 115-foot (35-meter) sailing yacht Pangaea in 2008 purposely to get young people involved in environmental and social projects. During a 60,000-mile journey, Horn made a difference in Antarctica, India, and Africa, among other regions. Additionally, his Pangaea X initiative incorporates a six-month incubator, the Young Explorers Program. It helps young visionaries tackle environmental challenges.
Although the focus for The Honours 2025 remains the same as the past two years, this year’s ceremony is different. Instead of taking place during the Monaco Yacht Show, it’s coinciding with the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. So far, the date and location are unannounced.
The Honours thehonours.org
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