Applications now accepted for the 2026 Royal Yachting Association Awards
Here's a fresh twist on the RYA Awards 2026:
Let's show some love to the unsung heroes and organizations making waves in the world of sailing and boating! Clear your decks and get ready to nominate some standout individuals and organizations for the RYA Awards 2026.
Whether it's a loyal volunteer or an organization pulling out all stops to create a community that's as warm as harbor lights, your nomination could cast a spotlight on their fantastic contributions.
Sound the clarion call for the RYA Awards 2026! Nominate your choice of dedicated volunteers, outstanding coaches, or organizations bringing glory to the sailing and boating community.
Your nomination might just inspire someone else to join the ranks, offering their time, expertise, and energy to support sailing and boating activities at your organization.
Cat Ferguson, RYA Club & Volunteer Support Officer, says, "The RYA Awards are all about acknowledging and celebrating the people and organizations who make a real difference on and off the water."
The awards program offers an opportunity to hear heartwarming stories of passion, kindness, and commitment from every corner of the sailing and boating community, showcasing the impactful projects and initiatives that keep our sport alive and thriving.
Ready to cast your vote?
Impact Awards (England)
Celebrate the extraordinary individuals and organizations making boating more accessible, sustainable, and enjoyable with the Impact Awards, presented year-round. Whether it's a personal thank you for a quiet dedication or recognition of a broader impact, nominations are welcomed at any time. Each nominee will also be considered for national recognition at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show in February 2026, if the nomination is submitted by 1 October 2025.
Want to shine a light on an individual from Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland? Nominate them through their respective RYA Home Country's Awards programs.
Affiliate Awards
RYA Affiliated clubs, classes, and organizations across the UK can apply for the RYA Affiliate Awards, supported by Gallagher and presented at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show. With five categories covering everything from sustainability and inclusion to event delivery and youth engagement, the Affiliate Awards showcase the innovative ways our clubs and communities bring boating to life.
Prepare your applications now, with a deadline of 1 October 2025.
Nominate now!
Found a person or organization worthy of renown for making sailing and boating better, brighter, or more inclusive? Make their day and nominate them for an RYA Award now!
Find more information on categories, nomination procedures, and submission guidelines on the RYA Awards webpage. Make sure to nominate them while they're still at the helm!
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- Recognizing the significant contributions in sports, revisit the RYA Awards 2026 categories for sports-betting enthusiasts who have made sailing and boating more accessible and enjoyable through their initiatives.
- Nomination deadlines for the Impact Awards, including sports-betting, are approaching on 1 October 2025. Visit the RYA Awards webpage for more details and nominate the deserving individuals before they retire from their posts.
