SMI Marine Science & Technology Business Person of the Year 2025 Nomination Form

The Award

The UK marine science sector is a vibrant industry epitomised by enthusiastic and successful entrepreneurs and innovative engineers whose expertise has created leading edge technology supported by world renowned research institutions. The Society of Maritime Industries, through its Marine Science & Technology Council, invites nominations for this prestigious biennial award which recognises individuals who have made a significant contribution to the business of the marine science and technology sector in the UK.

Previous winners of the award have been Versha Carter (Intelligent Exhibitions), John Partridge (Sonardyne International), Matthew Quartley (Valeport), Ralph Rayner (BMT Group), Brendan Hyland (WFS Technologies), Keith Birch (National Oceanography Centre), Roger Scrivens (RS Aqua), Dan Hook (ASV), Claire Cardy (Nortek), Terry Sloane (Planet Ocean) and Geraint West (Sonardyne). All of whom have exemplified the spirit of this award through their flair, innovation and business acumen.

Nominations are now invited for the SMI Marine Science & Technology Business Person of the Year 2025 by completion of this form to be received no later than 28^th February 2025.

The Business Person of the Year Award recognises individuals who demonstrate outstanding entrepreneurial spirit, strategic business thinking and are regarded as leaders in their field. This Award also acknowledges and celebrates the personal and generous contributions by a Business Person and the difference their involvement makes to the Marine Science & Technology (MST) community overall. Individuals entering into this category can be self-employed or employed by a business.

The SMI MSTG Council will review all nominations and will consider:

• The nature and extent of the personal contribution by the nominee to the MST business community
• The nature and extent of the personal contribution by the nominee to the MST community at large
• Their demonstrated ability to overcome challenges, drive business growth and foster innovation

The award will be presented during Ocean Business 2025 in April.

Please use this form to nominate a candidate for the award.