The jury meeting for the DAME Design Awards 2026 has taken place, bringing the judging process a step closer to one of the marine industry’s leading celebrations of design, innovation and product excellence.
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Metstrade 2026
With preparations underway for Metstrade 2026, attention now turns to the official opening on Tuesday, 17 November, when this year’s award winners will be revealed.
The announcement will recognise the Category Winners, Environmental Winners and Overall DAME Design Awards Winners, celebrating outstanding design and innovation across the recreational marine industry.
DAME Design Awards Winners To Be Revealed At Metstrade
The DAME Design Awards winners will be announced during the Metstrade Official Opening, taking place from 08:00 to 09:30 on Tuesday, 17 November, at Harbour 8, Entrance F.
The ceremony will begin promptly at 08:15, with the winning entries taking centre stage as the industry gathers in Amsterdam for the international marine equipment trade show.
A group photograph of the 2026 DAME Design Awards jury will also feature in the official DAME Design Awards 2026 Catalogue and Jury Report.
Celebrating Collaboration and Industry Excellence
The judging process reflects the importance of design in advancing marine products, supporting innovation and helping shape the future of the recreational marine sector.
Alongside the awards programme, Metstrade will provide further opportunities for industry professionals to connect, with the Partners & Associates Dinner on Monday, 16 November, and the Exhibitor Happy Hour and METSTRADE Closing Drinks forming part of the wider show programme.
ICOMIA looks forward to the announcement of the 2026 DAME Design Awards winners and celebrating the achievements of this year’s entrants, jury members and the wider marine industry at METSTRADE.
About the DAME Design Awards
The DAME Design Awards, held in conjunction with Metstrade, recognise excellence in marine equipment design, highlighting products that demonstrate outstanding design quality and innovation across the sector.
