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NextWave 30 Awards

Tuesday 22 September 2026 | 5:00 PM

The NextWave 30 Awards, in partnership with YoungShip Texas, celebrates exceptional professionals under the age of 30 who are already making an impact across the project cargo and breakbulk industry. Winners ceremony live at the NextWave 30 Awards Ceremony

Nominate yourself or someone whose work deserves industry-wide recognition. Whether you're delivering complex project cargo, leading innovative solutions, building client relationships or driving change behind the scenes, we want to hear your story.

Nominations close: Monday 17 August 2026

Why apply?

Being named a NextWave 30 Award Winner means joining an exclusive group of future industry leaders.

As one of the Class of 2026, you'll receive:

Recognition as one of the industry's Top 30 Under 30

A complimentary pass to attend Breakbulk Americas

Potential opportunities to participate in speaking sessions, panels and leadership discussions

Professional photography and winner graphics ready for LinkedIn

Industry-wide exposure across Breakbulk Events' marketing channels before, during and after the event

Exclusive networking opportunities with senior industry leaders

Membership of the inaugural NextWave Class of 2026 a community that continues long after the event through networking and collaboration.

Who can apply?

Applicants criteria:

Be under 30 years of age

Have 1+ year of experience within the project cargo, breakbulk or heavy-lift supply chain

Demonstrate professional achievement, innovation, leadership or positive impact within the industry

Be passionate about helping shape the future of project cargo

Applications are now open

If you're helping move the biggest, most complex cargoes in the world, its time people knew your name.
Apply now and become part of the NextWave 30 Class of 2026.

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