Nominations open for 23rd Annual CLIA Awards

October 2, 2025 – Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is gearing up for its biggest annual night of celebration, with nominations now open for the 23^rd Annual Cruise Industry Awards for Australasia.

From now until Friday 21 November 2025, CLIA members will be able to nominate themselves or their peers for the most prestigious awards available to cruise specialist travel agents in Australia and New Zealand. Fourteen award categories will be judged this year, including nine open to peer- or self-nomination.

The awards will be announced at a gala celebration on Saturday 7 March, 2026, to be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney for the first time.

Each award will recognise the key role Australian and New Zealand travel agents have played in the success of the global cruise industry, highlighting their dedication and professionalism in a thriving cruise market.

“The CLIA Awards are a fantastic opportunity for members to boost their industry profile and gain important recognition for their creativity and expertise,” said CLIA Managing Director in Australasia Joel Katz. “Hosting the event in the ICC Sydney Grand Ballroom will give us a bigger stage on which to celebrate our industry’s brightest stars, so we’re encouraging all our members to get involved and have a chance to be a part of the show.”

The Cruise Industry Awards are open to all current CLIA travel agent members in Australia and New Zealand, with nominations closing Friday 21 November 2025. This year’s categories are:

• Cruise Agency of the Year (Single Location/Brand) – Australia
• Cruise Agency of the Year (Single Location/Brand) – New Zealand
• Cruise Agency of the Year (Multi-location/Brand) – Australasia
• Online Cruise Agency of the Year – Australasia
• Cruise Consultant of the Year – Australia
• Cruise Consultant of the Year – New Zealand
• Home-Based (Mobile) Cruise Agent of the Year – Australia
• Cruise Broker of the Year – New Zealand
• Rising Star – Australia
• Rising Star – New Zealand
• Agency/Agent Cruise Promotion of the Year – Australasia
• Network Cruise Promotion of the Year – Australasia
• Cruise Month Promotion of the Year – Australasia
• Media Award – Australasia

For information and nominations, visit CLIA Cruise Industry Awards.