The Ocean Awards was held at Mark's Club in London last night (January 13). Celebrating those who have made the greatest contribution to the health of the world's oceans, Boat International gave these unique awards to the 12 winners of The Ocean Awards.
Each award was made bespoke by a series of artists.
Oliver Letwin was present at The Ocean Awards to collect his Visionary award. The MP was recognised for his work to commit the British Government to the creation of a Marine Protection Area around Pitcairn, and to the creation of “Blue Belts” around the 14 UK Overseas Territories.
Emily Penn (left) was present at The Ocean Awards to collect her FitzRoy award. She won this for her expeditions in 2014 and 2015 investigating the amount of plastic in the oceans.
Emily is pictured with Tom Smedley.
Judge Hugh Fearnley-Wittingstall (left) and Boat International's Sacha Bonsor (right) photographed wearing bespoke hats specially for The Ocean Awards by Mariana Theoceancorner (top hat) and Claire Wallerstein (women's hat).
Guests drank Moët & Chandon champagne at The Ocean Awards. From left to right is Sara-Jane Skinner, Steve Edge, Gina Pierce and Clare Brook.
In attendance was Alannah Weston, Creative Director of Selfridges, with MD Anne Pitcher.
... As was Charlie Birkett, co-founder and CEO of Y.CO (who sponsored The Ocean Awards), seen above with Steve Edge.
Jessica Patrick (left) and Nick Candy were also at the event at Mark's Club in London.
Sir Ben and Lady Ainslie were also in attendance.
Lloyd Dorfman (left), seen with Gerald Ronson.