On 28 October, during Fort Lauderdale Boat Show week, more than 300 members and industry guests came to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for the International Superyacht Society’s (ISS) 2026 Design & Leadership Awards Gala, “Beyond the Horizon.”
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A Celebration of Talent, Innovation & Leadership
The evening celebrated the talent, innovation and leadership shaping the superyacht industry.
M/Y BREAKTHROUGH, built by Feadship, won Yacht of the Year and Best in Motor 3000+ GT. Other vessel award winners were KIBOKO 4, AQUARIUS, HAZE 2, NASIBA, VALOR and SOLACE. RWD was named Designer of the Year.
Awards of Distinction
The Awards of Distinction went to:
- Artisan Award: Lina Heinze, Abeking & Rasmussen
- Distinguished Crew Award: Captain Brendan Emmons, M/Y Freedom
- Excellence in Improving Yachting: Giles Barkley
- Excellence in Technology: REGENT Craft
- Leadership Award: Bernard d’Alessandri, Yacht Club de Monaco
- The Bridge Salute Award: Captain Michael Dailey
ISS thanked its Platinum Partner, Robb Report, its Destination Sponsor, The Islands of The Bahamas, and all its sponsors.
Next: ISS at METSTRADE On 18 November at the RAI in Amsterdam, ISS will host:
- ISS Leadership Series: “Shaping the Future of Superyachts: Leading Change Across the Global Industry,” 11:30, Superyacht Stage. Free for members and non-members.
- ISS Member’s Reception: 16:00, Naiad Dynamics, Stand 08.161, co-hosted with Samos.
Find out more from the International Superyacht Society (ISS) here
