Propeller Club Liverpool is celebrating an extraordinary double victory, with the organisation winning the Maritime Enabler Award at the Mersey Maritime Awards 2025, whilst almost simultaneously Past President and Board Member Steven Jones received the Industry Champion Award at the Seatrade Crew Connect awards in Manila, The Philippines.
A Night of Double Honours
In a remarkable coincidence of timing and recognition, Propeller Club Liverpool’s decade of maritime leadership was being celebrated on two continents. Whilst the organisation received accolades for its transformational impact on the North West’s maritime sector in Liverpool, Steven Jones was being honoured 6,700 miles away in Manila for his outstanding contribution to the global maritime industry.
Steven Jones: Industry Champion
The Seatrade Crew Connect Industry Champion Award recognises individuals who have made exceptional contributions to maritime crew welfare, training, and industry development. Steven Jones’s selection for this prestigious international honour reflects his unwavering commitment to supporting maritime professionals and championing the human element in shipping.
“Steven’s recognition at Seatrade Crew Connect is richly deserved,” said Sue Henney. “His dedication to maritime welfare and crew support has been instrumental not only to Propeller Club Liverpool’s success but to the broader maritime community. This award celebrates an individual who truly embodies what it means to be an industry champion.”
A Shared Vision of Maritime Excellence
The dual recognition is no coincidence. Steven Jones’s leadership as Past President helped establish the foundations that led to Propeller Club Liverpool winning the Maritime Enabler Award. His commitment to seafarer welfare, industry collaboration, and meaningful engagement has been woven into the organisation’s DNA.
The values that earned Steven Jones international recognition in Manila – community leadership, practical support for maritime professionals, and dedication to industry advancement – are the same principles that have driven Propeller Club Liverpool’s decade of success.
International Recognition, Local Impact
Both awards underscore a fundamental truth: excellence in maritime leadership operates at every level – from local networking events that build regional ecosystems to international platforms that champion crew welfare and industry advancement.
“These dual honours reflect what Propeller Club Liverpool has always been about,” the organisation noted. “We’ve built our success on the principle that supporting people – whether through networking, welfare initiatives, or professional development – creates the foundation for industry excellence.”
A Proud Moment for Liverpool’s Maritime Community
The simultaneous recognition in Liverpool and Manila represents a proud moment for the North West’s maritime sector. It demonstrates that Liverpool’s maritime community isn’t just regionally significant – it’s producing leaders and organisations that command international respect and recognition.
Steven Jones’s Industry Champion Award and Propeller Club Liverpool’s Maritime Enabler Award together tell the story of a maritime community that punches above its weight, delivers consistent excellence, and maintains an unwavering commitment to the people who make the industry thrive.
Looking Forward
As Propeller Club Liverpool celebrates these achievements, the organisation remains focused on its founding mission: bringing together maritime professionals, enabling meaningful connections, and championing maritime welfare.
“We’ve had the privilege of doing great things while building lasting friendships and supporting our maritime community,” the organisation stated. “Steven’s recognition in Manila and our award in Liverpool prove that when you put people first and deliver consistent value, the impact resonates far beyond your region.”