Call for suggestions now open for 10th Foiling Awards
by Nicola Maggio 30 Sep 21:12 BST
Foiling Awards IX © Martina Orsini / We Are Foiling Media
The international foiling community can propose the athletes, projects, products and events that made an outstanding contribution to the world of foiling in 2026.
Foiling Awards X, the tenth edition of an event that has celebrated excellence and innovation across the world of foiling since 2016, now invites the international community to put forward its suggestions.
Candidates may be proposed until 25 November 2026 through the dedicated online form, also available on the Foiling Awards website.
All submissions must relate to athletes, projects, products or events that achieved outstanding results or made a significant contribution to foiling during 2026. The Organising Committee will review the suggestions received and consider eligible proposals when defining the official shortlist of nominees.
Once the shortlist has been announced, the international foiling community will be invited to vote for its preferred nominees from 15 December 2026 to 15 January 2027.
Further information and updates are available on the Foiling Awards website. The date and venue of the awards gala will be announced shortly.
Companies and organisations interested in proposing projects or products, or in supporting the event as sponsors or partners, are invited to contact . Partnership opportunities include visibility across Foiling Awards communications and participation in the gala evening.
Public voting categories
Female Sailor
For the best female foiling sailor of a single-handed boat or board.
Male Sailor
For the best male foiling sailor of a single-handed boat or board.
Sailing Team
For the best foiling achievement of a crew.
Innovation Technology
For the best foiling technical advancement and/or solution, excluding the hull, applicable to sailing and/or powered vessels and/or boards.
Sustainability
For the best foiling idea, invention, design and/or initiative significantly reducing environmental impact.
Project
For the best project of a sailing or powered vessel still in the design phase.
Foiling Event
For the best foiling event. In the case of a series held in multiple locations, only individual events are considered.
Foiling Pathway
For the national federation or organisation that delivered the best foiling development and accessibility initiative.
Production Motor Boat
For the best engine-powered foiling craft already in production and being sailed, with at least a prototype or first boat built.
Commercial Vessel
For the best foiling vessel intended for public transportation, search and rescue, pilot services, or other professional or commercial use.
One-Off Sailing or Powered Yacht
For the best foiling vessel not intended for commercial production and already at the prototype, testing or commissioning stage.
Production Sailing Boat
For the best foiling sailing craft already in production and being sailed, with at least a prototype or first boat built.
Boards and Water-Toys
For the best foiling board or water-toy powered by human, wind or motor.