TWO STRANDS. ONE STANDARD.
The categories
26 categories recognise excellence across the world of exceptional assets. Eligibility period: 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
01 / STRAND I
Private Aviation Services Firm of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERCharter, management, brokerage and FBO firms
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORClient outcomes, expertise, innovation and integrity or standards
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
02 / STRAND I
Superyacht Brokerage of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERSuperyacht brokerage firms
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORClient outcomes, expertise, innovation and integrity or standards
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
03 / STRAND I
Shipyard or Refit Yard of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERShipyards and refit yards
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORClient outcomes, expertise, innovation and integrity or standards
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
04 / STRAND I
Collector Car Specialist of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERDealers, auction specialists and restorers
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORClient outcomes, expertise, innovation and integrity or standards
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
05 / STRAND I
Auction House of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERAuction houses
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORClient outcomes, expertise, innovation and integrity or standards
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
06 / STRAND I
Art Advisory of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERArt advisory firms
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORClient outcomes, expertise, innovation and integrity or standards
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
07 / STRAND I
Watch and Jewellery Specialist of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERWatch and jewellery specialists
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORClient outcomes, expertise, innovation and integrity or standards
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
08 / STRAND I
Fine Wine and Spirits Merchant of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERFine wine and spirits merchants
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORClient outcomes, expertise, innovation and integrity or standards
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
09 / STRAND I
Prime Property Advisory of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERPrime property advisory firms
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORClient outcomes, expertise, innovation and integrity or standards
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
10 / STRAND I
Luxury Travel Advisor of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERLuxury travel advisors
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORClient outcomes, expertise, innovation and integrity or standards
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
11 / STRAND I
Specialist Insurer or Broker of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERFine art, specie, aviation, marine and private-client insurers or brokers
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORClient outcomes, expertise, innovation and integrity or standards
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
12 / STRAND I
Asset-Backed Finance Provider of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERAsset-backed finance providers
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORClient outcomes, expertise, innovation and integrity or standards
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
13 / STRAND I
Storage, Logistics and Security Provider of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERStorage, logistics and security providers
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORClient outcomes, expertise, innovation and integrity or standards
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
14 / STRAND I
Family Office of the Year: Exceptional Asset Stewardship
WHO CAN ENTERFamily offices stewarding exceptional assets
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORClient outcomes, expertise, innovation and integrity or standards
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
15 / STRAND I
Private Client Law Firm of the Year: Luxury Assets
WHO CAN ENTERPrivate client law firms advising on luxury assets
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORClient outcomes, expertise, innovation and integrity or standards
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
16 / STRAND I
Rising Star of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERIndividuals aged 35 or under
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORImpact, expertise, leadership and contribution to the sector
ELIGIBILITY35 or under; work within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
17 / STRAND I
Sustainability in Luxury Assets Award
WHO CAN ENTERFirms, individuals and makers advancing sustainability
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORClient outcomes, expertise, innovation and integrity or standards
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
18 / STRAND I
Outstanding Contribution Award
WHO CAN ENTERJudges’ award, not open for entry
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORClient outcomes, expertise, innovation and integrity or standards
ELIGIBILITYSelected by the judges. Not open for entry.
19 / STRAND II
Superyacht of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERMakers, owners or authorised representatives of delivered superyachts
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORCraftsmanship, design, innovation and significance to its field, never price
ELIGIBILITYDelivered between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027.
20 / STRAND II
Business Jet of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERMakers or authorised representatives of business jets
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORCraftsmanship, design, innovation and significance to its field, never price
ELIGIBILITYNew model or significant variant entering service between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027.
21 / STRAND II
Collector Car of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERMakers of new limited-production, coachbuilt or continuation cars
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORCraftsmanship, design, innovation and significance to its field, never price
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
22 / STRAND II
Watch of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERHaute horlogerie and independent watchmakers
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORCraftsmanship, design, innovation and significance to its field, never price
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
23 / STRAND II
High Jewellery Creation of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERHigh jewellery makers
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORCraftsmanship, design, innovation and significance to its field, never price
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
24 / STRAND II
Branded Residence or Prime Development of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERDevelopers and authorised representatives
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORCraftsmanship, design, innovation and significance to its field, never price
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
25 / STRAND II
Restoration of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERRestorers of cars, yachts, aircraft, artworks or objects
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORCraftsmanship, design, innovation and significance to its field, never price
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
26 / STRAND II
Independent Maker of the Year
WHO CAN ENTERIndependent makers
WHAT JUDGES LOOK FORCraftsmanship, design, innovation and significance to its field, never price
ELIGIBILITYWork or creations within 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.