24 September 2025, Monte-Carlo, Monaco –  The International Superyacht Society (ISS), the global voice of the large yacht industry, is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 ISS Design Awards. Recognized as one of the most prestigious honors in the superyacht sector, the awards celebrate innovation, craftsmanship, and excellence across sailing, motor, and refit categories. The finalists were revealed during an exclusive ISS Member Reception in Monaco, where industry leaders gathered to celebrate the achievements of this year’s nominees. Winners will be announced at the annual ISS Design & Leadership Gala on 29 October 2025 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

2025 ISS Design Award Finalists

BEST IN SAIL
  • LIBERTY – Builder: Southern Wind | Interior & Exterior Designer: Nauta Yachts | Naval Architect: Farr Yacht Design
  • GALMA – Builder: Wally Yachts | Interior & Exterior Designer: Wally / Santa Maria Magnolfi | Naval Architect: Judel/Vrolijk & Co
  • REPOSADO – Builder: Tramontana Yachts | Interior Designer: NO.MAD Design Studio | Exterior Designer & Naval Architect: Tramontana Yachts

BEST IN MOTOR <300GT

  • MAESTRO 88 – Builder: Apreamare | Interior & Exterior Designer: Marco Casali | Naval Architect: Umberto Tagliavini
  • 100 SUNREEF POWER 2.0 – Builder, Designer & Naval Architect: Sunreef Yachts
  • SQUALO 100 – Builder: Alpha Yachts | Interior & Exterior Designer: Roberto Curtó | Naval Architect: Massimo Verme
  • PAZIENZA – Builder: Cantiere delle Marche | Interior & Exterior Designer: Francesco Paszkowski Design | Naval Architect: Hydro Tec
  • TELLI – Builder: Custom Line | Interior Designer: ACPV Architects | Exterior Designer: Filippo Salvetti | Naval Architect: Ferretti Group

BEST IN MOTOR 300–500GT

  • ETERNAL SPARK – Builder: Bilgin Yachts | Interior Designer: Hot Lab | Exterior Designer & Naval Architect: Unique Yacht Design
  • DAYBREAK – Builder: Baglietto | Interior Designer: Studio Vafiadis | Exterior Designer: Francesco Paszkowski Design | Naval Architect: Baglietto
  • SPECIAL ONE – Builder: Royal Huisman | Interior, Exterior Designer & Naval Architect: Vripack Design
  • SEAWOLF X – Builder: Rossinavi | Interior Designer: Meyer Davis Studio | Exterior Designer: Fulvio De Simoni Yacht Design | Naval Architect: Rossi Engineering Design & Services
  • LT. PETE MAVERICK MITCHELL – Builder: Cantiere delle Marche | Interior Designer: Francesco Paszkowski Design in collaboration with Margherita Casprini | Exterior Designer & Naval Architect: Hydro Tec

BEST IN MOTOR 1000–3000GT

  • DIAMOND BINTA – Builder: Tankoa Yachts | Interior Designer: Francesco Paszkowski Design in collaboration with Margherita Casprini | Exterior Designer: Francesco Paszkowski Design | Naval Architect: NAMES
  • JAS – Builder: The Italian Sea Group | Interior Designer: Mark Berryman Design | Exterior Designer: Centro Stile – The Italian Sea Group | Naval Architect: The Italian Sea Group
  • PLATINUM – Builder: The Italian Sea Group | Interior Designer: Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design | Exterior Designer: Lobanov Design | Naval Architect: The Italian Sea Group / Azure – Yacht Design & Naval Architecture

BEST IN REFIT

  • PATIENCE – Builder: Benetti | Refit Yard: Lauderdale Marine Center | Interior & Exterior Designer: Patrick Knowles | Naval Architect: Benetti
  • ALFA G – Builder: Oceanco | Refit Yard: G&K Yachting | Interior Designer: Alexandre Thiriat | Exterior Designer & Naval Architect: Oceanco
  • SOLAFIDE – Builder: Benetti | Refit Yard: IMS Shipyard | Interior Designer: Supernova Design Studio | Exterior Designer: Tommaso Spadolini | Naval Architect: Benetti / Tommaso Spadolini
  • AELIA – Builder: Benetti | Refit Yard: Lusben | Interior Designer: Studio Vafiadis | Exterior Designer & Naval Architect: Benetti
  • PROVOCATEUR – Builder: Mondomarine | Refit Yard: B&I Yachts | Interior Designer: Svan Interiors

 

About the International Superyacht Society (ISS)

The ISS represents the global yachting industry, with a mission to build alliances worldwide, recognize achievements, and strengthen the industry through advocacy and education. As an international organization, ISS is dedicated to fostering excellence and innovation across all sectors of the superyacht community.

Contacts

International Superyacht Society 

Vanessa Stuart, info@superyachtsociety.org

Maggie McDonald, maggie@superyachtsociety.org 

Link to Photography from Reveal: https://internationalsuperyachtsociety.pixieset.com/2024designandleadershipawardsgala/