With voting set to begin for the 10th annual Mersey Maritime Industry Awards 2024 (MMIA24), organiser Mersey Maritime reveals its impressive line-up of sponsors
Mersey Maritime has revealed the full list of sponsors for the Mersey Maritime Industry Awards 2024 (MMIA24).
Kays Medical, Liverpool John Moores University and MTC will be the Diamond Sponsors for the overall awards, with each of the categories also having its own individual sponsor.
This year’s glittering MMIA24 awards ceremony takes place in the magnificent surroundings of Liverpool Cathedral on Friday, October 25.
Hundreds of guests will enjoy a celebration of the industry’s most outstanding companies and individuals drawn from the Liverpool City Region and across the North West. This year’s sponsors are:
- Business of the Year – Kays Medical (Diamond Sponsors)
- Diversity Champion Award – Peel Ports Group
- Employer & Future Skills Award – University of Liverpool
- Logistics & Trade Excellence Award – Maersk
- Maritime Campaign of the Year – Connected Places Catapult
- Maritime Personality of the Year – MTC (Diamond Sponsors)
- Net Zero Champion Award – Liverpool John Moores University (Diamond Sponsors)
- Positive Impact Award – Cammell Laird
- Rising Star Award – Royal Navy
- SME of the Year – The SeaKing Group
- Technology & Innovation Award – Brookes Bell
- Drinks Reception – Carmet Tug Company
- MMIA24 Wrap-up sponsors – Stone Marine Shipcare
In August, Mersey Maritime revealed the shortlist for each category chosen by a 14-strong panel of judges comprising national, regional and local industry experts, business leaders and government representatives.
Following this rigorous selection process, an online voting platform will go live on Monday, 16th September, until Sunday, September 29. This will provide local, national, and international industry peers with the opportunity to cast their votes for the eventual winners. Click HERE to view the full shortlist.
There is also still time to book tables and tickets for the awards ceremony – but they are selling out fast. Click HERE to book and avoid disappointment.
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Mersey Maritime Chief Executive Ruth Wood said: “We are so excited as the awards ceremony draws closer – this is our 10th year so 2024’s MMIAs feel extra special.
“We have been overwhelmed by the support we have received from our sponsors. Our maritime industry is renowned for its sense of partnership and collaboration. Together we will make the MMIA24 an incredible occasion.
“And please make sure you vote when the platform opens on September 16. It will be an amazing feeling for all the winners knowing their achievements have been acknowledged by their industry peers.”