ICEFISH AWARDS

One of the highlights of IceFish is the Icelandic Fisheries & Aquaculture Awards, which recognise outstanding achievements within the fishing, aquaculture and seafood sectors. First introduced in 1999, the awards are now considered a benchmark of excellence.

When: Tuesday 22 September 2026 from 18:30
Where: Salurinn Concert Hall, Hamraborg 6, 200 Kópavogur
What: Recognising the depth of excellence in the Icelandic commercial fishing and aquaculture industry.

2026 AWARDS

These awards recognise everything from innovative projects and sustainable practices to outstanding professional achievement and leadership.

Innovation Categories

For exhibitors at IceFish showing innovative new solutions across the sectors and those who are establishing a new venture.

There are just two rules to qualify an entry:

The equipment, service, or vessel entry must have been released to market in the period since the last IceFish (20th September 2024). Project entries must have been launched within this time frame.
The entry must be innovative (not simply a product enhancement).

Innovation in Fishing

Innovation in Processing

Innovation in Aquaculture

Innovation in Whole Fish

Utilisation

Best New Product

Launched at

IceFish

Best Start-up

Icelandic or

International

Industry Professional Categories

This category celebrates the individuals driving excellence across the commercial fishing and aquaculture industries.

Outstanding Icelandic Skipper

Lifetime Achivement (Icelandic)

Innovation in Aquaculture

Innovation in Whole Fish

Utilisation

Best New Product

Launched at

IceFish

Best Start-up

Icelandic or

International

How to enter

All IceFish exhibitors or their employees can enter or be nominated. All entries must be submitted before the deadline of 14 August.

To enter the the awards, simply use the buttons below.

INNOVATION

INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL

How to attend

Entry to attend the Awards Ceremony for IceFish exhibitors is free.

Tickets are subject to availability. If you are interested in attending, please use the button below to submit your interest and a member of our team will be in touch.

ICEFISH AWARDS SPONSORS

Align your brand with excellence in the commercial fishing, aquaculture, seafood and processing industry at the IceFish Awards.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact our IceFish team to find out more.