As the nomination deadline fast approaches, the judging panel for the 2024 Crew Connect Global Awards has been revealed, and includes representation from Danish Maritime Authority, IMEC, International Transport Workers’ Federation, International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network, and the Mission to Seafarers.
The judging panel for Crew Connect Global Awards acts independently to provide a transparent and robust evaluation process across the six industry categories, each of which focus on specific elements of improving the lives and careers of seafarers.
This year’s panel includes:
· Ben Bailey - Director of Programme, The Mission to Seafarers
· Fabrizio Barcellona - Maritime Coordinator, International Transport Workers' Federation and Executive Board Member, World Maritime University (WMU)
· Francesco Gargiulo - Chief Executive Officer, IMEC
· Simon Grainge - Chief Executive, International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN)
· Andreas Nordseth - Director General, Danish Maritime Authority (DMA)
Two further personality awards will be decided by the Seatrade Editorial Board. The winners will then be revealed on the evening of Thursday 14 November 2024 as part of the Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global conference, which takes place 12 – 14 November at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila in The Philippines.
“Each year, our independent judging panel work tirelessly to ensure each nomination submitted to the Crew Connect Global Awards is carefully evaluated, thus giving all teams an equal opportunity to be recognised, regardless of size or scale,” said Chris Morley, Group Director of Maritime Events, Informa Markets.
“We are incredibly grateful to this year’s panel for the time they have committed to this process and look forward to celebrating the winners at this year’s presentation gala dinner,” continued Morley.
Nominations for the 2024 Crew Connect Global Awards will be accepted until 23:59 on Friday 13 September (GMT). Detailed category criteria and entry forms can be found on the Crew Connect Global website.
source: Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global
