ISS presents nominees 2008

ISS (International Superyacht Society) today released its lists of finalists for the 2008 International Design Awards. These yachts represent the very finest naval architecture, design, interiors, engineering and builds the large yacht industry presents annually. The individual selection of each finalist results from ISS membership voting for five finalists each in five categories from nominees submitted throughout the year by the large yacht industry’s leading builders, designers and stewards. The winning yachts in each category are announced at ISS’s annual International Design Awards Gala, this year on 30 October (from 7:00 P.M.) in the Grand Ballroom at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale.

In keeping pace with the evolving market, ISS and its Design Awards Committee have made several changes to the yacht award categories as well as a change to eligibility dates.

Photo of Helios, a nominated Perini Navi that was finished in a Claret Red topcoat on its hull.

ISS now recognizes design achievement with the following awards:

Power: (3) awards for size categories 24m-40m, 40m-65m, 65m+
Sail: (2) awards for size categories 24m-40m, 40m+
Interior Design Fitout: (1) award for power or sail.

Eligibility dates for 2008 are for yachts that have been built, completed and delivered to their respective owners during the time period of January 1, 2007 – April 30, 2008. (Henceforth, eligibility dates will be from April – April.)