NATIONAL BOATING ASSOCIATION OF MALDIVES
About the Awards
An annual celebration of excellence in boating across the Maldives, recognising outstanding service, safety, and sustainability since 2014.
EST. 2014
Maldives Boating Awards
The Maldives Boating Awards is an initiative of NBAM, established in 2014 to recognise the strengths and services within the boating industry. Awards are presented across various categories encompassing different sectors and standards.
The aim is to encourage and elevate service standards within the Maldivian boating industry. NBAM holds the exclusive rights to these awards, and the size of a company is never considered during the nomination or voting process.
SINCE 2007
About NBAM
NBAM is a Maldivian association representing the liveaboards and boating business sector. Since its formation in 2007 — originally known as the Liveaboard Association of Maldives — NBAM has been the voice of the boating industry.
Our purpose is to help members grow their businesses successfully and sustainably, and to assist clients and operators in choosing the right company for their cruise vacation in the Maldives. By presenting a united voice to the government, we ensure the industry gets a fair deal.
Raise Standards
We raise industry standards and provide guidance on sustainability, the environment, and safety.
United Voice
By presenting a united voice to government, we ensure the boating industry gets a fair deal.
Build Confidence
We build confidence in the boating industry, making clients and holidaymakers happy with their bookings.
ELIGIBILITY
Judging Criteria
The judging criteria focus on facilities and service excellence. Company size is never a factor.
Nominees must operate within the Maldivian boating industry, with service delivery within the Maldives.
Nominations can only be submitted by member companies of NBAM.
Each nominee is entitled to a maximum of 3 categories per year.
Nominees must be currently employed by the nominating business.
Nominees need at least 3 years of experience working on the same vessel.
Foreign employees who are legally employed can also be nominated.
Note: Nominees must cover all transportation costs for judges and the team if an inspection is requested.
HOW IT WORKS
Nomination Process
A clear, four-step journey from nomination to award.
Submit Nomination
Participants can self-nominate or be nominated by other parties. Nominations are only accepted from NBAM member companies.
Review & Fee
After review, accepted nominations are charged a fee: MVR 1,000 for categories 01–30 and MVR 500 for categories 31–40.
Evaluation
A selected panel of judges appointed by the rights holder evaluates confirmed nominations, including an official 15-minute presentation.
Scoring
Final scores combine 70% professional panel scoring with 30% popular online votes.
SCORING BREAKDOWN
How Winners Are Chosen
Each nominee is evaluated by a combination of expert panel scoring and public online voting, ensuring both professional standards and community recognition are equally valued.
Panel
Scoring
Public
Votes
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