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title: Boaties/Yachties ⛵️ Australian Marina Awards for 2017
description: ⛵️ Boaties/Yachties - Considering your options or you're looking to potentially re-locate ? Here are the 2017/18 marina awardees to give you some fresh ideas.
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# [Boaties/Yachties ⛵️ Australian Marina Awards for 2017](https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/boaties/yachties-australian-marina-awards-for-2017)

 Written by [Ken Edwards](https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/author/ken-edwards) | 21 August, 2017

Marina Industries Association (MIA)/Club Marine Marina Awards have been presented at the recent Marine17 Gala Dinner at the beginning of the month. The Awards cover the 2017/18 period for performance in the previous year.

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS AND FINALISTS!

 

Boaties/Yachties - If you're considering your options or you're looking to potentially re-locate, here are the 2017/18 marina awardees to give you some fresh ideas:

 

Hall of Fame: Gold Coast City Marina, QLD

 

Commercial Marina – Under 140 Boats: The Reef Marina Port Douglas, QLD

 

Commercial Marina – 140 Boats and Over: Abell Point Marina, QLD

 

Club of The Year: Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, NSW

 

International Marina: Port Denarau Marina, Fiji

 

Best Public Boat Harbour: Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, WA

 

Best Marina Restaurant: D’ALBORA Marinas The Spit – ORMEGGIO At The Spit,NSW

 

Best Environmental Initiative by a Marina: Gold Coast City Marina, QLD

 

Best Innovation by a Marina: Abell Point Marina, QLD

 

Best Community Support Initiative by a Marina: Port Denarau Marina, Fiji

 

Best Boat Yard – Up To 20 Boats: White Bay 6 Marine Park, NSW

 

Best Boat Yard – 20 Plus Boats: Rivergate Marina and Shipyard, QLD

 

Best Dry Stack Facility: D’ALBORA Marinas Pier 35, VIC

 

Outstanding Contribution by an Individual to the Industry: Trenton Gay

 

People’s Choice Award – Best Marina Employee Winner: Steve Sammes (Gold Coast City Marina)

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