Maritime SheEO
Awards 2026

Maritime SheEO Awards 2026

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Best Practices in Diversity

For companies that have successfully implemented strong, measurable diversity policies. This award honours organisations with a proven track record of building inclusive maritime workplaces.

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Best Practices in Sustainability

Recognises companies that embed environmental sustainability into their strategy and operations. Eligible companies must demonstrate real, data-backed sustainability outcomes.

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Next Wave Education Award

Open to educational institutions enabling women's entry into the maritime industry through inclusive admissions, curriculum, and outreach. Applicants must show evidence of
impact and commitment to diversity in education.

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SheEO Leadership Catalyst Award

Recognises companies that actively develop women leaders through structured training, whether in-house or through external partnerships. Ideal for organisations that can show real investment and outcomes in upskilling their employees.

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Seafarer Workplace Diversity Award

Awarded to companies that provide safe, inclusive environments for women at sea. Organisations that have created pathways for women seafarers to thrive and continue long-term careers must apply.

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Green Transition Champion (New)

Recognises companies leading the maritime energy transition with measurable decarbonisation outcomes. Eligible organisations must demonstrate concrete investment
in alternative fuels, GHG reduction strategies, or green fleet initiatives.

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Most Inclusive Supply Chain Partner (New)

Most Inclusive Supply Chain Partner

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Port & Infrastructure Diversity Award (New)

Awarded to ports, terminals, and infrastructure operators that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to gender inclusion at an operational level, from hiring to
leadership pipelines.

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Corporate Ally of the Year (New)

Honours a company that has gone above and beyond in championing the Maritime SheEO mission, through sustained advocacy, strategic partnership, and visible commitment to gender equity in the industry.

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Seafarer Diversity Champion

Honours individuals or teams who demonstrate outstanding commitment to the inclusion and well-being of diverse seafarers. Nominate someone who’s actively reshaping the culture at sea with empathy and action.

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Inclusive Faculty Excellence Award

Celebrates educators who foster a biasfree, inclusive learning environment in maritime institutions. Open to faculty who are advancing gender equity in the classroom and beyond.

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Champion of Diversity

Honours men who have consistently advocated for gender diversity and amplified women's voices in their organisation. Eligible nominees must show proven actions and long-term commitment to driving inclusion.

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ESG & Sustainability Champion (New)

For individuals, regardless of gender, who have driven meaningful ESG or sustainability outcomes in a maritime organisation. Ideal for sustainability officers, ESG leads, and GHG strategists with measurable impact.

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SheEO to Watch Out For

For rising women professionals with 3–10 years of experience, who demonstrate outstanding potential and performance in maritime. Nominate someone whose growth signals she’s one to watch.

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SheEO Leader of the Year

For women in CXO-level roles (10+ years experience) who lead with vision, integrity, and impact. This award is not open to entrepreneurs.

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SheEO Entrepreneur of the Year

Recognises women business owners who’ve launched or scaled maritime ventures with innovation and resilience. Nominees must provide proof of business performance, growth milestones, and new contributions to the industry.

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SheEO Seafarer Rising Star Award

Celebrates women seafarers with 2–6years of experience who’ve shown remarkable achievement, leadership, and potential. Ideal for those making waves early in their maritime careers.

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SheEO Builder Award (New)

For women who are actively scaling a maritime business, venture, or initiative, distinct
from founding. This award celebrates the discipline of growth: building teams, systems,
and impact at scale.

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SheEO Impact Employer (New)

Recognises an individual who has made a measurable contribution to generating
employment or attracting youth to maritime and seafaring careers. For mentors,
recruiters, and advocates who are actively building the talent pipeline and creating
tangible opportunities for the next generation.

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Maritime Investor of the Year (New)

Recognises a woman who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in maritime finance,
investment, or capital deployment. Open to women in banking, private equity, DFIs, and
maritime fund management. Aligned with this year's theme: She Invests.

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Young Maritime Professional of the Year (New)

Gender-neutral award open to professionals under 32 who have demonstrated
exceptional promise, initiative, and contribution to the maritime industry within the first
five years of their career.

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