Award Categories

Deal of the Decade (2014-2023)

The Award will go to the person or company adjudged to have done the most successful and impressive single transaction in Greek shipping during the last 10 years. A series of transactions may be considered by the judges if circumstances warrant. The winner will be chosen by representatives of Lloyd’s List and the Greek Shipping Awards.
The 20 Years Achievement Award (2004-2023)

Sponsored by LPC

This Award will recognise the greatest individual or collective success, or the most transformative achievement, in Greek shipping in the last 20 years. The winner will be chosen by representatives of Lloyd’s List and the Greek Shipping Awards.
Dry Cargo Company of the Year

Sponsored by Marichem Marigases

Greek companies owning or operating bulk carriers, containerships, freight ro-ros and any other category of dry cargo vessel.
Tanker Company of the Year

Sponsored by Bureau Veritas

Greek companies owning or operating ships carrying any type of liquid and energy cargoes, including oil tankers, product tankers and gas carriers.
Passenger Line of the Year

Sponsored by SWS

Greek companies owning or operating passenger ferries or cruise vessels.
Shipbroker of the Year

Sponsored by The Tsakos Group

Greek or non-Greek shipbroking firms active in the Greek marketplace, including companies undertaking S&P, chartering, newbuild contracting, demolition, FFAs or other types of brokerage.
Shipping Financier of the Year

Sponsored by Tototheo Maritime

Greek or non-Greek banks or other financial Institutions active in financing Greek shipping.
Technical Achievement Award

Sponsored by DNV

Meritorious technical achievement by Greek companies or individuals in any aspect of maritime activity, including but not limited to ship management, shipbuilding, safety, commerce, product or system development, design, studies.
The Safety Award

Sponsored by Seajets

Any Greek company, individual, crew or other entity whose act, initiative or product has contributed to maritime safety, or whose overall performance merits recognition as an outstanding example of maritime safety culture.
Ship of the Year

New vessels of more than 1,000 gt, either built in Greece or delivered to Greek ownership, that are noteworthy in terms of design, innovation, investment or efficiency.
Piraeus International Centre Award

Sponsored by ClassNK

Greek or non-Greek companies (including but not limited to entities engaged in classification, legal, insurance, ship management, crewing, bunkering, auditing, marine, technical, communications, IT, or other services) that have demonstrated outstanding service to Greek shipping clients and/or an outstanding contribution to Greece as a maritime centre.
International Personality of the Year

Sponsored by Capital Ship Management Corp.

Any NON-Greek personality (individual) involved in any aspect of shipping or the wider maritime world who has stood out during the previous 12 months in terms of contribution to Greek shipping or the maritime industries generally.
Seafarer of the Year

Sponsored by Safe Bulkers, Inc.

Greek seafarers – to be adjudicated from a shortlist of candidates proposed by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation.
(No outside nominations please).
Award for Achievement in
Education or Training

Institutions, companies, individuals or programmes that have delivered high value professional or academic training or education benefiting Greek shipping.
Lloyd’s List Intelligence Big Data Award

Sponsored by Panama Maritime Authority

Greek companies that have exemplified the benefits of digitalisation for innovation or efficiency. Non-Greek companies can also be considered if the beneficiary of the project is a Greek shipping business or an operation of the wider Greek maritime sector. Entries should demonstrate measurable results wherever possible. This award will be judged by experts from Lloyd’s List Intelligence.
The Sustainability Award

Sponsored by Lloyd's Register

Greek shipping companies, or other Greek maritime-related companies, that have integrated social and environmental sustainability principles into their operating culture and can demonstrate that transparency and ethics are part of their core values. Criteria may include, but will not be limited to, achievements in decarbonisation, enhanced energy management, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, waste management, health and safety management, and social responsibility initiatives. Entries should demonstrate measurable results wherever possible.
Next Generation Shipping Award

Sponsored by IRI / The Marshall Islands Registry

Next Generation – A young Greek shipping industry personality (40 years or younger at 31 December 2022) who has already achieved in his or her field of business. Nominations are welcome from any sector of the maritime industries.
Lloyd’s List / Propeller Club
Lifetime Achievement Award

Sponsored by Franman Group

Any Greek individual or entity of Greek character with a record of achievement or contribution to Greek shipping during a substantial career.
Greek Shipping Newsmaker of the Year

Sponsored by ExxonMobil

Greek personalities, companies or organisations ‘in the news’ this year – to be chosen by Lloyd’s List from proposals by senior editorial staff.
Greek Shipping Personality of the Year

Sponsored by Eurobank

Any Greek personality (individual) involved in any aspect of shipping or the wider maritime world, who had stood out during the previous 12 months.

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