DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards

Recognising outstanding individuals and businesses in the Shipping & Maritime industry.

DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards

Recognising outstanding individuals and businesses
in the Shipping & Maritime industry.

Read about the 2024 Winners

It’s your time to shine

To be held in November 2025 at the Shangri-La Sydney, this event showcases the depth of talent across the nation’s Shipping & Maritime Logistics industry while highlighting the sector’s critical role in the prosperity of the economy and the wellbeing of millions of Australians.

Awards Categories

Key Dates

1st July 2025

Nominations and submissions open

1st October 2025

Nominations and submissions close

Late October 2025

Finalists are announced

20th November 2025

Awards night and winners revealed

Nominations and submissions for 2025 are now open

The highly anticipated event offers individuals and their businesses the opportunity to highlight their achievements, build exposure and support the expansion of their careers and companies.

This national awards program – which this year will be held at the luxurious Shangri-La Sydney – helps forge connectivity in the sector and give greater visibility to the Shipping & Maritime industry in Australia.

Open to individuals and businesses across the industry, the DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards have become the benchmark for excellence in Shipping & Maritime in Australia.

Don’t miss your chance to win a coveted DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime award or share in the industry’s night of nights.

Ticket Pricing

Be part of the industry's most prestigious night by securing your tickets now. Whether you're attending individually or with a group, we have ticket options to suit your needs.

Individual ticket

$295

ex GST

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Table of 10

$2750

ex GST

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"The DCN Awards continues to be a highlight on the calendar as the pre-eminent awards event recognising excellence in shipping and maritime. It is a privilege to be able to be part of an event that recognises our customers and peers for their amazing efforts and celebrate them at the industry’s night of nights."

Bas Bolyn

Regional Head of Communications & Corporate Affairs, Svitzer