Marine Science and Technology Business Person of the Year Award 2025

Every other year at Ocean Business the Marine Science and Technology Group Council (MSTG) hand out their MSTG Business Person of the Year award. Therefore, nominations are now invited for the 2025 Award by completion of this form to be received no later than 28th February 2025.

The Business Person of the Year Award recognises individuals who demonstrate outstanding entrepreneurial spirit, strategic business thinking and are regarded as leaders in their field. This Award also acknowledges and celebrates the personal and generous contributions by a Business Person and the difference their involvement makes to the Marine Science & Technology (MST) community overall. Individuals entering into this category can be self-employed or employed by a business. Previous winners of the award have been Versha Carter (Intelligent Exhibitions), John Partridge (Sonardyne International), Matthew Quartley (Valeport), Ralph Rayner (BMT Group), Brendan Hyland (WFS Technologies), Keith Birch (National Oceanography Centre), Roger Scrivens (RS Aqua), Dan Hook (ASV), Claire Cardy (Nortek), Terry Sloane (Planet Ocean) and Geraint West (Sonardyne). All of whom have exemplified the spirit of this award through their flair, innovation and business acumen.

The SMI MSTG Council will review all nominations and will consider:
• The nature and extent of the personal contribution by the nominee to the MST business community
• The nature and extent of the personal contribution by the nominee to the MST community at large
• Their demonstrated ability to overcome challenges, drive business growth and foster innovation

The award will be presented on 8th April at Ocean Business 2025.

Please use this form to nominate a candidate for the award.