Nominations for the 2026 ACREW Crew Awards is now open, as the premier event celebrating and recognizing excellence in the superyacht industry returns. Captains, crew, and industry professionals can nominate their peers in 14 different award categories that highlights their dedication, talent, and professionalism. The 14 different award categories include: Best Superyacht Crew Award Best Captain Master Unlimited Award Best Captain Master 3000GT Award Best Captain Master 500GT Award Best First Officer/Mate Crew Award Best Chief Stew/Purser Crew Award Best Chef Crew Award Best Environmental and Sustainability Crew Award Best Engineer and ETO Crew Award Best Lifetime Achievement Crew Award Best Lead Deckhand/Bosun Crew Award Best Social Influencer/Content Creator Crew Award Best Junior Crew Award Best Crew Mentor Crew Award The Crew Awards nominations close May 31, with nominees announced on June 26. The judging phase will occur from July through September, with the Crew Awards Weekend starting on Oct. 25 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This year’s Crew Awards ceremony will include a theme of Roaring 20s — Speak Easy, with guests invited to dazzle in elegant evening wear infused with the glamour of the Roaring ‘20s. More details will be revealed soon, so stay tuned to ACREW’s social media for updates, sneak peeks, and the latest information about the weekend. Nominate your peers here!