RINA Developing Careers Champion Award
About the award
RINA Developing Careers Champion Award recognises outstanding work that supports people as they progress from an initial interest in maritime careers towards becoming professionally registered naval architects.
Presented annually, the Award celebrates individuals, companies and organisations that have made a lasting contribution through career guidance, training, mentoring and professional development.
Individuals may be nominated for promoting maritime careers, creating development opportunities, mentoring applicants for professional registration or undertaking other activities that support developing naval architects.
Companies and organisations may be nominated for championing early-career development, providing exceptional training opportunities or demonstrating a strong commitment to the next generation of naval architects.
Who is eligible?
This prestigious recognition by RINA celebrates outstanding efforts in fostering a thriving future for naval architects.
Individuals
Individuals, who have made significant contributions to:
- promoting maritime careers; and/or
- facilitating initial development opportunities above and beyond what is reasonably expected; and/or
- mentoring those applying for professional registration; and/or
- any other activities that support developing naval architects,
Companies
Companies and organisations that champion:
- early career development,
- provide exceptional training opportunities, or
- demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting the next generation of naval architects.
What you can win
Winning the RINA Award gives you recognition across the maritime sector and the chance to showcase your work to a global audience.
Award presented at the Award Ceremony
You'll receive your award at the Award Ceremony, attended by maritime professionals, industry leaders, and academics.
Permission to use the winner’s logo
You can use the official Maritime Safety Award winner’s logo in your reports, presentations, website, and promotional materials.
Promotion on RINA’s platforms
Winners are highlighted on the RINA website and social media channels, giving your work strong visibility across the international community.
Feature in RINA publications
Your project may be included in The Naval Architect or other RINA magazines, helping your innovation reach a wider technical audience.
Opportunities to share your work
Winners may be invited to speak at RINA conferences or webinars, offering valuable exposure and networking opportunities.
Professional recognition
The award is a respected mark of achievement and can help strengthen your professional profile within the maritime industry.
Nominations
Nominations can be made by any member of the global maritime community and will be judged by a panel of members of the Institution (in this case the Developing Careers committee with oversight from Secretariat) that will assess nominations on their contribution to growing maritime careers.
Nominations should include a 750 word summary, describing the significant contribution made towards inspiring children (18 and under) into the maritime industry and naval architecture.
Nominations should be made by emailing Please make sure to leave the exact contact details.
Nominate by 31st December 2026 for consideration in the 2027 edition.