ECO Excellence Award
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2025 EKO Awards
For the third consecutive year, the Biograd Boat Show has presented the EKO Excellence Awards, recognizing and celebrating outstanding contributions to environmental protection and the promotion of sustainable practices within the nautical sector.
During the 2025 Biograd Boat Show, a formal EKO Awards ceremony took place at the Captain’s Club, Marina Kornati North. The Director of the Biograd Boat Show, Mr. Milan Šangulin, together with the expert jury, congratulated all nominees and this year’s award winners, acknowledging their valuable work in protecting the Adriatic Sea and coastline, and encouraging their continued environmental engagement.
Winners in the categories for Best Domestic Product or Service and Innovation of the Year received elegant MARNAUT watches, while all category winners were granted an annual subscription to the nautical magazine Burza nautike. The winner in the category OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER CONTRIBUTION was awarded a voucher for 50 lunch packages, generously donated by the sponsor Ilirija d.d.
Winning Projects by Category:
1. EKO EXCELLENCE 2025
a) Best Domestic Product or Service - This category highlights Croatian exhibitors offering products or services with a high level of environmental sustainability. The evaluation criteria included the use of local and natural materials, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and a positive environmental impact throughout the entire product or service life cycle.
Sustavi Janković - Compact refrigeration unit FORCE 50 KOMPAKT
b) Innovation of the Year - This category honors innovative solutions with a clear ecological impact within the nautical sector. Eligible entries included Croatian and international exhibitors who developed new technologies, digital solutions, business models, or systems that contribute to sustainability through emission reduction, resource conservation, or improved efficiency. The evaluation considered the level of innovation, practical application, and scalability potential.
PENA AUTOKOZMETIKA d.o.o. - F2 ECO – THE FUTURE OF ANTIFOULING – a 100% ecological coating for the underwater hull of vessels.
2. HONORARY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER CONTRIBUTION
This award is dedicated to actions and initiatives that have demonstrated exceptional voluntary commitment to protecting the Adriatic Sea and marine environment, educating the community, and promoting sustainability, without any financial compensation. Candidates did not need to be exhibitors at the Biograd Boat Show, and nominations could be submitted by third parties, organizations, or community members who recognized their contribution.
Diving Club Sveti Roko, Bibinje - A series of underwater cleanup campaigns along the Adriatic coast, combining waste collection with diverse educational workshops for children (malacological, biological, archaeological, and technical culture themes, as well as Red Cross sessions), accompanied by underwater photography exhibitions by club members.
EXPERT JURY - Submissions will be evaluated by an independent panel of experts from:
ADRIA LIBAR (adrialibar.com)
BURZA NAUTIKE (burzanautike.com)
GREEN SAIL (green-sail.com)
EMERGENSEA (emergensea.net)
Institute for Tourism (iztzg.hr)
SUSTAINABLE EXHIBITION GUIDELINES
Exhibitors should follow the official Sustainable Exhibition Guidelines to reduce their environmental footprint and support a green showcase.
Join us in celebrating innovation, responsibility and sustainability at Biograd Boat Show 2025.
