11th Hour Racing Impact Award
The World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Impact Award celebrates the effective execution or ongoing delivery of high-impact, highly-replicable sustainability initiatives, aligned to World Sailing's Sustainability Agenda 2030.
Nominations
Entries need to be linked to a World Sailing Class or Member National Authority. This can include a collaborative project or a project which is endorsed by the member. Impact is the focus so what may seem small may be delivering big impact for the its target community.
Judging for the award is conducted by a panel comprised of independent experts representing the diversity of the entire marine industry. The panel determines a shortlist of finalists based upon all received nominations. This shortlist will be opened up to a public vote.
About the Award
Launched in 2018 as the Sustainability Award, the World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Impact Award was expanded in 2025 to cover positive impact in environmental footprint and social outcomes through sailing, and celebrates significant contributions to sustainability in sailing by individuals and teams.
The 11th Hour Racing Impact Award is the highest recognition of success in marine sustainability. The winners receive an iconic trophy, made from recycled carbon fibre sourced from an America’s Cup boat and infused with bio-resin and a $10,000 USD prize to help further their sustainability activities.
Public voting was introduced in 2020 to engage with the wider international sailing community.
Past winners of the award have all demonstrated a commitment to reducing their environmental impact and raising awareness around conservation.