Young Designer of the Year Award

The Young Designer of the Year Award, sponsored by Feadship, celebrates the original concepts of student and trainee designers from around the globe. This highly regarded award tasks young designers with a realistic client request to challenge their ideas, technical ability and aptitude for delivery.

The award programme provides the winner with the unique opportunity to receive critical acclaim in front of an international audience of superyacht owners, designers and industry leaders, and network amongst the most influential players in the yachting industry.

Nominations for the Young Designer of the Year Award are now open until 16 November 2026 and the winner will be announced at the 2027 Superyacht Design Festival.