About the MSC UK Fishing Hero of the Year Award
This award recognises an outstanding individual that has driven forward sustainability efforts in a UK fishery that is already MSC certified. Entries will be shortlisted by the MSC team, and the winner will be selected by an expert judging panel.
Do you know someone from a UK MSC certified fishery who has gone the extra mile? How have they showcased sustainability? Are they pioneering new efforts to ensure there’s seafood for future generations?
Entries open: 9am on Monday, 14th July 2025.
Entries close: 5pm on Friday, 29th August 2025.
There is no cost of entry.
Why enter?
- To celebrate an MSC certified fishery!
- To recognise someone for their sustainability efforts, innovation, performance or best practice.
- Demonstrate the hard work and commitment in bringing certified sustainable seafood to customers.
- Shout out about the award win to partners, clients and customers in your communications across the coming year and until our 2026 MSC UK Awards.
- Join an ever-growing community of MSC UK Award winners!
Who can enter?
Anyone can enter but the nominee must be from a vessel listed on a UK-based (incl. Crown Dependencies) MSC certificate – or otherwise directly linked to the Unit of Certification – within the 2024-2025 financial year.
Judging Criteria:
The judges will consider how the individual has contributed to the fishery’s success in any of the following ways:
- Championing sustainability
- Communicating and educating within their community and/or online
- Inspiring others
Who will be judging this award?
The MSC team will shortlist entries to be shared with an independent external panel of expert judges from across the seafood sector.
Entry Terms and Conditions
Please answer the questions on the following page.