The first ever Monaco Yacht Show Awards were held the night before the show opened. Nominees included Como, Entourage, Equanimity, Grace E, Polaris and Solandge.
The ceremony began with Gaelle Tallarida, show Managing Director, welcoming the industry representatives to the 24th edition of the Monaco Yacht Show. There followed a short speech from the Minister and an award was made to the new construction project Yersin, which has been built by a resident Monaco owner.
Winner of the ‘Best Interior’ was the brand new Perini Navi motor yacht Grace E. This 73 metre yacht was built by Perini Navi in close collaboration with Remi Tessier.
The Best Exterior award went to Solandge, an 85.5m Lurssen motor yacht with subtle lines and an unforgettable profile by Espen Oeino.
The Best in Show, one of the most prestigious awards, was won by the brand new 91.5 metre superyacht Equanimity, constructed by the Oceanco yard.