The Ocean Awards

Returning for their 11th edition, the Ocean Awards 2026 are held in partnership with Nekton and in association with Kensington Yachts.

The crisis in our oceans is the largest solvable problem on the planet, and the annual awards celebrate a wealth of extraordinary personal and collective efforts to save our seas, from local heroes to renowned scientists and pioneering innovators.

Nominations for the Ocean Awards 2026 are now open and the deadline for final submissions is 11.59pm on 13th February 2026. If you have any questions, please contact the BOAT International events team.