The DAME Design Awards charity donation 2025 is open for nominations.
Each year, the entry fee from companies entering the awards is donated to a leisure marine related charity.
Since 2008, the DAME Design Awards have contributed more than €250,000 to various charitable causes.
In 2024, more than €17,000 was donated to SailWise, a non-profit that offers water sports for people with disabilities.
“As the organiser of the world’s largest leisure marine exhibition, we are proud to play an active role in strengthening the social, environmental, and economic impact of the marine sector,” said Niels Klarenbeek, director of Metstrade.
Our goal is to support and connect charitable organisations with the resources and networks needed.
Niels Klarenbeek
“Our goal is to support and connect charitable organisations with the resources and networks needed to address the significant challenges and opportunities they face.”
Eligible leisure marine-related public charities are encouraged to submit their applications by 2 May 2025 for consideration as the recipient of this year’s donation with the selected charity announced in mid-June.
Charities should be involved in marine conservation, education or similar initiatives.
The entry period for the DAME Design Awards will open in July and close in mid-September, with more than 100 companies expected to submit their latest innovations for consideration by the judging panel made up of international designers and industry experts.
The donation will be presented to the chosen charity during the official Metstrade opening ceremony at the RAI Amsterdam on 19 November 2025.
Applications must be submitted online.
