Young Entrepreneur Award
The Award recognises outstanding entrepreneurs under the age of 40 who are challenging conventions, creating new opportunities and driving innovation across the maritime and ocean industries. Open to candidates from all sectors and regions, the award celebrates individuals who are building successful businesses while contributing to the future development of the industry. The award is organised in partnership with YoungShip International.
Deadline for nomination is Friday 28 February 2027
Category
Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Deadline
27 February 2027
Ceremony
After Work kick-off at Aker Brygge
Eligibility
Global
Cost
Free Submission
Category
Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Deadline
27 February 2027
Ceremony
After Work kick-off at Aker Brygge
Eligibility
Global
Cost
Free Submission
Qualifying criteria
Eligible candidates can come from any segment of the industry and anywhere in the world but may not be over the age of 40 at the time of Nor-Shipping 2025.
The award winner shall have excelled within one or more of the following areas:
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Representing new concepts and solutions for existing or new industry challenges; technically, digitally and/or commercially
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Have the audacity & boldness to address a substantial/complex global challenge, creating new opportunities for the maritime industry
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Inspiring our industry to adopt best-practices from other industries, strengthening the industry position in an even more globalized world in rapid change
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New logistical solutions, looking at new ways for the industry to become even more efficient
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Creating jobs within the maritime sector
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Taking on the environmental challenges of the industry through one or several of the above criteria
Nominations can be made by anyone within the international maritime community. Self-nominations are encouraged! You can nominate more than one candidate, using separate forms.
An independent jury will select the four nominees, as well as the winner.
Deadline for nomination is Friday 28 February 2025
Young Entrepreneur Award contact: mail@youngship.com
Jon Dugstad
Director, Wind
NORWEP
Frederik Colban-Andersen
Managing Director Renewables
Clarksons
Young Entrepreneur Award is presented by:
