Record shortlist for DAME Design Awards

A total of 153 products originating from 30 countries were submitted for the DAME Design Awards 2026, an annual highlight of Metstrade being held November 17-19 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The tradeshow is the world’s most influential platform for professionals in the leisure marine industry.

“The breadth and quality of submitted products for this 35th anniversary edition provided a stimulating challenge to choose between many close entries,” noted jury chair Andre Hoek. “The level of design and development required to achieve nomination rose. Even so, it was the highest number of products passed through to the final stages of judging for more than two decades.”

From the 153 entries received, the jury named 74 nominated products with the winners to be announced on November 17. Making the cut for further consideration are Scuttlebutt sponsors Harken, Mustang Survival, Ronstan, and Wichard. For the complete list of DAME Design Award finalists, click here.