PIANC Marina Excellence Design Jack Nichol Award (MEDA)

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The Marina Excellence Design Jack Nichol Award was created in 2002 in memory of the late John M. ‘Jack’ Nichol, an Honorary Member of PIANC and well-known marina designer. The purpose of the Award is to recognise excellence in the design of modern recreational boating facilities around the world. Anyone may submit an application to be considered for the Marina Excellence Design Jack Nichol Award. The Award consists of a bronze plaque suitable for display.

To be eligible for consideration a facility must:

• Provide berthing for recreational boaters.
• Have been constructed with the last 15 years.
• Have operated successfully for the last 2 years.
• Be accessible to the boating public.

 

The Recreational Navigation Commission of PIANC will evaluate the applications and make a decision based on the following criteria:

• Functionality
• Aesthetics
• Environmental Sustainability

 

The Award will be made annually and announced at the Annual General Assembly of PIANC by the Chairperson of the Recreational Navigation Commission and following be published in the Magazine of PIANC. In any given year, RecCom may elect to not grant the Award. Additionally, more than one Award may be granted in any given year. 

Applicants shall use the Submission Form and send to the RecCom Secretary in electronic format by the 30th of September of any year.

Click for Submittal Requirements and Award Criteria.