Online nominations for the eagerly awaited annual Asia Boating Awards are now open. Readers of Asia-Pacific Boating and China Boating magazines, yacht owners, boating enthusiasts, brands, as well as industry professionals are invited to have their say about who deserves to be recognised as the best in Asia’s yachting scene.

Everyone can nominate personal choices in any of the 21 categories covering Asian yacht builders, international yacht brands, sailboats, motor yachts, regattas, marinas and yacht clubs, as well as personalities and charter companies. This is your chance to see the brands, models, people and companies that you think deserve a shot at winning Asian yachting’s most prestigious prizes.

All participants who submit a nomination will receive a 2 months FREE digital subscription to Asia-Pacific Boating and China Boating magazine. A shortlist of nominees will be sent to a panel of expert judges who will determine the winners of the 2015 Asia Boating Awards. The nomination deadline is Friday, 27 February, 2015 at noon Hong Kong time.

Entering its 11th year, the prestigious Asia Boating Awards honours the best of the best in Asian and international yachting for their quality products and services. The awards ceremony will once again be held at an elegant black-tie gala dinner with a select group of HNWIs and key personalities in the yachting industry. The date and venue of the awards will be announced soon.

Best Asian Yacht Builder (25m and above)

Best Asian Yacht Builder (15m to 24m)

Best Asian Built Yacht

Best Worldwide Custom Built Yacht

Best Worldwide Semi Custom Built Yacht (25m and above)

Best Worldwide Production Motor Yacht (25m and above)

Best Worldwide Production Motor Yacht (15m to 24m)

Best Worldwide Production Motor Yacht (up to 15m)

Best Worldwide Production Sailing Yacht (15m and above)

Best Worldwide Production Sailing Yacht (up to 15m)

Best China Yacht Club / Marina

Best Asian Yacht Club

Best Asian Marina

Best Asian Regatta Personality of the Year

Best Yacht Design

Best Asia-based Charter Company

Best Asia-based Charter Yacht Green Maritime Company of the Year

Best Brand Presence in China

Best Brand Presence in Asia