Awards

Launched in 2018, the IHMA awards are held to recognise and celebrate the contributions Harbour Masters make to ensuring safe, secure and efficient ports around the world. Nominations are now open. The IHMA 2022 Awards presentation will take place at the IHMA Gala Dinner on 29 June 2022.

The awards will be judged in three categories:

  • Safe, Efficient and Secure Port
  • Outstanding Individual Achievement in the Profession of Harbour Master
  • Port Operations Photograph of the Year

2018 WINNERS

  • Safe, Efficient and Secure Port
    – Pilbara Ports Authority for Under-Keel Clearance Management at Port Hedland in conjunction with IHMA Commercial Member, OMC International
  • Outstanding Individual Achievement in the Profession of Harbour Master
    – Capt. Andreas Mai, Harbour Master, Bremerhaven & Bremen
  • Port Operations Photograph of the Year
    – The Harbour Master’s Office of the Port of Rotterdam for its photo of a hybrid patrol vessel

This award will be made to an individual, port or company for their contribution to port efficiency, safety and security.

Judging Criteria

The criteria used to judge the submissions will include:

  • Scope and relevance of the project/initiative
  • Sustainability of the project/initiative
  • Applicability of the project/initiative to other ports (costs, resources, time, etc)
  • Existence of performance program (measure of performance, KPIs, statistics, dashboard, etc)
  • Impact on day to day operations (what are the results of the initiative/project, what is its value)
  • Evidence of innovation
  • Use of technology
  • How To Nominate

The following information must be included to support the nomination:

  • Port size and brief description of the port’s resources
  • Brief outline of the port’s management/governance
  • Supporting facts & statements including evidence of efficiency gains and safety and security considerations
  • The maximum submission length should be no more than 1500 words

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Awarded to a Harbour Master that has been one or more of the following: a stand-out candidate in raising the profile of HM’s; a driving force within his/her port, country or community; a leader of key initiatives that bring about positive changes and benefits for his/her port or industry. The award is open to present members, non-members and retired HMs. The candidates can be nominated by their port/company or by IHMA members.

Judging Criteria

The criteria used to decide the recipient of this award will include an assessment of:

  • Excellence and leadership in his/her field of expertise.
  • How they have made a significant contribution to the Port Sector. This may be considered via contributions to industry that supported changes in how the industry is governed.
  • How they have made a significant contribution to his/her own Port. This may be supported by examples of port improvements in infrastructure, governance, safety or environmental achievements.
  • How they have made a contribution to the development of people within their sphere of influence.
  • How they have made a contribution to the development and promotion of the role of the Harbour Master locally, nationally or internationally.
  • How to Nominate

The following information must be included to support the nomination:

  • Career History
  • Achievements
  • Sample Projects
  • Port Effectiveness
  • Supporting facts & statements
  • Submissions should be no more than 1500 words

Judging Criteria

The winning photograph will:

  • Inspire people around the world to think about port operations and the vital role they play.
  • Convey a strong message about port operations.
  • Be contemporary.
  • Be original.
  • How to Nominate

Photographs should be submitted in the form of a high resolution jpeg image, and should be accompanied by a short explanation (150 words maximum) providing some background to the photo – i.e. when and where it was taken, and the message it conveys.

Key dates:

Nominations open: 24 May 2022
Nominations close: 10 June 2022

Submit a Nomination