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BLUE WATER HEROES AWARDS

Dear Members

We are pleased to announce that the 2nd edition of Blue Water EduFest will be staged from 2-4 November 2023.

Powered by Gen.T (of Tatler Asia), the Blue Water Heroes awards segment is specially curated to support, promote, and inspire young and passionate eco-champions to push the boundaries of marine conservation in their communities. This platform will provide a space for young eco-champions to pitch their ideas to our judges for funding and resources to further implement their conservation projects and efforts for the ocean.

We would like to call for nomination amongst our Members and Boaters, recognising that our community not only enjoys the water and lifestyle that the ocean provides, but truly cares for the health of the ocean. We invite you to nominate candidates from your network that you think should be recognised by the Awards. We also welcome self-nominations.

The selection criteria
An individual is eligible to apply for the Blue Water Heroes Awards if the following applies to them:

  • Have made a positive impact in advocating for and protecting coastal and marine life and environments in the last 24 months.
  • Primarily based in Southeast Asia or whose impact is mostly in the region.
  • An individual advocate or leader of a non-profit or NGO advancing society’s awareness of ocean conservation through education to create scalable impact.
  • A founder, co-founder or head of a social enterprise that is improving marine health and sustainability using technology-enabled solutions.

The prize

  • Cash prizes of S$25,000 (1st place), S$15,000 (2nd place) and S$10,000 (3rd place).
  • Access to collaboration, mentorship, speaking and networking opportunities with industry leaders and experts within ONE°15 Marina and Gen.T’s networks across the region.
  • PR and marketing support through ONE°15 Marina and Gen.T.

Ten finalists will be selected among the applicants and invited to participate in a pitch competition, where they will present their vision, impact and plans to a judging panel comprising marine and conservation experts as well as business executives. The pitch competition will take place on 10 October 2023. Finalists based in Singapore will pitch in person at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove Singapore, while those based outside of Singapore will do so virtually.

The winners will be announced at the awards night held at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove Singapore on 3 November 2023.

Find out more and submit your nomination(s) here. Nominations close on 28 August 2023.

NOMINATE HERE