METSTRADE Now Accepting Entries For The DAME Design Award

METSTRADE and RAI Amsterdam have announced the opening of entries for the 30th edition of the DAME Design Award, exclusively for the exhibitors attending this year’s METSTRADE Show. DAME is judged by a panel of leading boat, interior and industrial designers, as well as user experts. Appointed to as chairman this year is naval architect, designer and yacht racer Andre Hoek.

The DAME Award is organized each year in conjunction with the METSTRADE Show, the world’s largest marine equipment trade event. Typically, one-third to one-half of the entry field attain nomination status, which brings their products to the attention of the global marine audience ahead of METSTRADE and during a special presentation within the show itself. Those that go on to achieve DAME category and overall winner awards are acknowledged as having reached the top standard of design practice for marine equipment in their field.

The DAME Design Award at METSTRADE Show was launched in 1991 to promote design across all disciplines and recognize the best designed products at the METSTRADE Show. The DAME jury also considers the expected benefit for the marine industry of the entries, as well as their suitability for intended purpose, level of innovation, cost effectiveness and environmental impact. The DAME is judged in seven key product categories spanning the many activities of METSTRADE Show exhibitors and visitors.

For the DAME 2020 specific terms and conditions of participation and the online application form, exhibitors should access their exhibitor portal. Entries are open now. The last day for applications is September 18. The €150 ($171.23) registration fee per product that each METSTRADE exhibitor pays to enter the DAME Award is always donated to charity. The METSTRADE Exhibition Committee has decided that this year’s DAME proceeds will go to Blue Marine Foundation.