Celebrating excellence. Building community. Elevating the sport.
Join us as we raise a glass to the sport’s brightest stars with the annual Marlin Awards Ceremony, a premiere community-driven evening that honors the anglers, captains, innovators, tournaments and destinations that defined bluewater fishing over the past year.
Set for Wednesday, March 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the renowned Sailfish Marina, the cocktail-style reception will kick off the Palm Beach International Boat Show, giving the industry a relaxed, off-show gathering just 15 minutes from the bustling docks.
The evening will feature passed appetizers, an open bar, live music and waterfront vibes, followed by a fast-moving, high-energy awards presentation recognizing the year’s top achievers as named in Marlin’s 2027 Best of Big Game annual issue.
This year’s honorees at the inaugural Marlin Awards Ceremony include:
East Coast Division
Florida Division
Gulf Coast Division
Hawaii Division
International Division
Marlin Person of the Year
Marlin Tournament of the Year
Marlin Innovator of the Year
Marlin Destination of the Year
Marlin Global Challenge Champion
With cocktails flowing, music in the air, and the season’s biggest names taking the stage, the Marlin Awards Ceremony is shaping up to be one of the years can’t-miss nights—and you’re invited. Come raise a glass with the people who move this sport forward, reconnect with old friends, make a few new ones, and be part of the room when big-game fishing’s standard-bearers finally get their moment in the spotlight.