Hall of Fame - The Hall of Fame Awards
Presented by the Australian Marine Industries Federation
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WHAT ARE THE HALL OF FAME NOMINATION CRITERIA?
To be eligible for an AMIF Hall of Fame Award nomination one must be:1. A current citizen of Australia
2. A minimum of twenty-five (25) years of age
3. Actively involved in the marine industry for a minimum of ten years
4. Beyond personal or professional reproach
5. Nominated by an active member of the AMIF
6. Elected to the Hall of Fame by a 2/3 vote of the AMIF Board of Directors
Note: Award nomination (and presentation) may be accomplished posthumously. The AMIF Hall of Fame is an award for “substantial and lasting contributions.” Thus, an individual may be nominated more than once, but is eligible to receive only one (1) award.
NOMINATION CATEGORIES:
The AMIF Hall of Fame has been structured to recognise and honour specific individuals (in both general and technical categories) who have made or continue to make substantial and lasting contributions toward the advancement of the marine industry within the context of but not limited to:
1. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT – BOATS
Individuals responsible for marine architecture, powerplant, drive system, sail and major component system design and/or manufacturing innovations.
1.1 – Hull Design (Power, below waterline)
1.2 – Exterior (Power, above waterline)
1.3 – Interior (Power)
2.1 – Hull Design (Sail, below waterline)
2.2 – Exterior (Sail, above waterline)2.3 – Interior (Sail)
3.1 – Powerplant (Inboard and Stern Drive)
3.2 – Powerplant (Outboard)
4.1 – Drive System (Conventional)
4.2 – Drive System (Surface-Piercing)4.3 – Propeller Development
5.1 – Sail Development
5.2 – Mast Development
6.1 – Other
2. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT–ACCESSORIES
Individuals responsible for auxiliary marine equipment and components, trailers and accessory innovations which advance safety, navigation, communication and/or performance in recreational boating.
1.1 – Safety/Rescue Equipment, etc.
2.1 – Communications Equipment, etc.
3.1 – Navigation Equipment, etc.
4.1 – Performance Equipment, etc.
5.1 – Styling Innovations, etc.
6.1 – Hardware/Accessories Innovation, etc.
7.1 – Other
3. COMPETITIVE ACTIVITIES
Individuals who actively participate in or are members of sponsoring entities and/or sanctioning bodies which support and promote competitive powerboat, sailing, angling and/or water sports events.
1.1 – Competition: Power, offshore
1.2 – Competition: Power, inland waters
1.3 – Competition: Sail, offshore
1.4 – Competition: Sail, inland waters
2.1 – Saltwater Fishing
2.2 – Freshwater Fishing
3.1 – Amateur Water Sports
4.1 – Other
4. PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Individuals actively involved— past or presently— with the protection of the marine environment and related natural resources.
1.1 – Member of the General Public
1.2 – Elected or Appointed Public Servant
1.3 – Member of corporate, Philanthropic or Public Service Org.
2.1 – Other
5. LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT
Marine trade or public service individuals — appointed or elected — who have made or continue to make a positive impact on the recreational marine industry and the general boating public via the legislative process.
1.1 – Local Elected or Appointed Official
1.2 – State Elected or Appointed Official
1.3 – National Elected or Appointed Official
2.1 – Local Member of Marine Trade Industry or Business Org.
2.2 – Regional Member of Marine Trade Industry or Business Org.
2.3 – National Member of Marine Trade Industry or Business Org.
3.1 – Other
6. ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Performing personalities, writers, publishers, artists, filmmakers, photographers, and the likes who have made or continue to make a positive impact on the recreational marine industry and the general boating public via public performance and/or public relations, the written word, the graphic arts, motion pictures, photography and like.
1.1 – Performing Artist(s)
2.1 – Writer
2.2 – Publisher
2.3 – Illustrator/Graphic Artist
3.1 – Filmmaker
3.2 – Photographer
4.1 – Broadcaster (Television)
4.2 – Broadcaster (Radio)
5.1 – Other