The Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) 2025 inaugurates this year the first edition of the Blue Wake™ Awards, a ceremony designed to reward the most operational, innovative, and effective environmental sustainability solutions in the superyacht industry.
The winners will be revealed during the Grand Opening Night of the MYS on Tuesday, 23 September 2025.
This initiative is part of the Blue Wake™ programme, which validates and promotes sustainable environmental solutions with real impact on yachting. With this first edition, the MYS aims to:
• Highlight concrete environmental innovations,
- Encourage sustainable excellence within the sector,
- Offer increased visibility to exhibitors who are transforming the yachting industry.
An expert jury to guarantee the integrity of the results
The jury brings essential technical and sector expertise to assess each finalist solution and identify the most credible and impactful innovations, ensuring a rigorous evaluation process.
The 2025 Jury:
- Gaëlle Tallarida – Managing Director, Monaco Yacht Show
- Norberto Barlocco – Project Development, Siemens Energy
- Lucy Dunn – Content Director, Boat International
- Dr Vienna Eleuteri – Initiator and Vice Chair, Water Revolution Foundation
- Philippe Mondielli – Scientific Director, Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
- Sara-Jane Skinner – Head of Partnerships, Blue Marine Foundation
- Francesca Webster – Editor-in-Chief, SuperYacht Times
A rigorous selection process
All nominated companies come from MYS 2025 exhibitors validated by the Blue Wake™ programme. They are first assessed by the Water Revolution Foundation, using a transparent scientific methodology, to select only robust and truly impactful innovations.
The jury then takes over and votes individually using a scoring tool provided by the
The criteria considered are:
• Credibility of environmental commitments
- Relevance of the solutions to yachting challenges
- Innovation and measurable impact
Five awards to celebrate sustainable excellence
The Blue Wake™ Awards 2025 will distinguish five categories:
• Luxury Products & Services
- Nautical Supplier
- Refit / Builder Shipyard
- Tenders / Water Toys
• Special Jury Award – rewarding a yacht exemplary in environmental sustainability.
The Monaco Yacht Show is an annual international exhibition dedicated to the world of luxury yachting. Created in 1991, it takes place at the end of September in the Port Hercule of Monaco.
The MYS is divided into two main exhibition areas: afloat and on the quayside. Afloat, nearly 120 superyachts, including around 40 world premieres, and over 60 tenders are displayed by the most renowned builders and brokers in the market.
Nearly 560 handpicked companies present their products and services in the yachting industry, including designers, naval architects, equipment suppliers, yacht service providers, and tender manufacturers.
The Monaco Yacht Show is renowned for the exceptional quality and impressive size of its superyachts. The event attracts private visitors interested in purchasing or chartering superyachts, as well as market experts. The show is also committed to promoting innovative and sustainable solutions for yachting.
The MYS is organised under the High Patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco.