The International Yacht and Aviation Awards

Held annually in May, the International Yacht and Aviation Awards reward the best design work from across the globe in both the luxury yachting and aviation industries.

About the International Yacht and Aviation Awards

A collaborative award ceremony created by interior design magazine design et al and the bi-focus yacht and aviation design publication Luxe et al, the International Yacht and Aviation Awards ceremony was set up as a platform for designers, architects, and superyacht builders to showcase their design schemes, product launches, and innovative ideas. 

Welcoming all nominations, each award has 10 shortlisted entries before the decision-making process is presented online, and voting is opened to industry professionals and the magazines' readers, clients, and customers.

Group of men in tuxedos at the International Yacht and Aviation Awards
Gala ceremony with many tables at the International Yacht and Aviation Awards

We want to create an opportunity for designers, naval architects, shipyards to showcase their work and to celebrate some of the best design schemes.

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International Yacht and Aviation Awards accolades

Launched in 2010, the elaborate awards ceremony presents multiple awards for motor yachts with accolades covering a variety of design-inspired niches. The listed awards for competing yachts include:

Motor Yacht Categories (Exterior/Interior)

  • Motor Yacht Under 25 Metres
  • Motor Yacht 25 – 40 Metres
  • Motor Yacht Over 40 Metres
  • Motor Yacht Over 60 Metres
  • Motor Yacht Over 80 Metres
  • Refit

Interior Design – Yacht Categories

  • Interior Design Award (Under 40 Metres)
  • Interior Design Award (Over 40 Metres)

Concept Yachts (Interior/Exterior)

  • Concept Under 40 Metres
  • Concept Over 40 Metres
  • Interior Design – Concept

Yacht Interior Design

  • Deck Design
  • Main Salon
  • Master Cabin
  • Bathroom
Superyacht MALIA at sea
Superyacht KENSHO at sea

Previous winners at the International Yacht and Aviation Awards include 77.7m (254.9ft) superyacht MALIA for Interior Design over 40m and IYA Lighting Scheme in 2024, and 75m (246ft) motor yacht KENSHO for Motor Yacht over 60m in 2023.

To find out more about the nominations for the current International Yacht and Aviation Awards, take a look at this year's event page for more details, or view all yachts for sale.

Recent winners of the The International Yacht & Aviation Awards

Motor Yacht (25-40m) 2024

Mazu Yachts

Waterlily

93.34ft 92 DS

Motor Yachts Over 40m 2024

Dunya Yachts

King Benji

153.215ft Custom

Motor Yacht over 60m 2024

Bilgin Yachts

Leona

262.467ft Bilgin 263

Refit 2024

Oceanco

Treehouse

193.898ft

IYA Lighting Scheme 2024

Golden Yachts

Malia

254.921ft Custom

Award Years

View the The International Yacht and Aviation Awards by year.