The Young Person’s Development Award 2026

The Seawork Awards celebrate outstanding innovations from the companies and individuals that
comprise this vibrant and productive commercial marine industry.

The Young Person’s Development Award offers young people, from 16 – 25 years of age, who are
currently studying for, or beginning, a career in the maritime industry, an opportunity to achieve
industry recognition and a bursary to help further their career.

Why enter the awards:

  • Gain industry-wide recognition among future peers, clients and partners.
  • Celebrate your hard work and innovation.
  • Create new opportunities for collaboration and growth.
  • Receive a Bursary of £850 to go towards further training.

How to Enter:

  • Students will need to fill out the entry form
  • Provide a short, informal video (between 1-2 mins) to show your passion for the industry, and why you should win the bursary and send to awards@seawork.com
  • Provide a few words to explain what you’d spend the bursary on and how it would help your career.

Entries and nominations close 1st May 2026

*Students who are nominated are also required to complete the entry steps.

Enter or Nominate Here.

Sponsored by Nova Shipyard, the Seawork Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday 9 June
2026 at the Waterfront Restaurant.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of an industry moment that celebrates the best of maritime.

Picture: 2025 winner: Sara Kapdi, Marine Engineering Cadet, South Shields Marine School, Supported by Carnival UK

Website: www.seawork.com