Taken place in Monaco on February 23, the fourth edition of UIM Awards Giving Gala has been undoubtedly a huge success. Hosted by La Salle d’Or of Fairmont Hotel – Monte Carlo, the prominent event was attended by over 400 guests, including World Champions, National authorities, celebrities as well as VIPs.
UIM Awards Giving Gala
The event started with a press conference, attended by main international media representatives, followed by the official Gala Dinner Awards Ceremony, where the 2012 Uim Environmental Award Winner and Special mentions projects have been presented.
70 UIM World Champions from more than 60 different federations had the opportunity to step on this prestigious arena and get their well deserved honours. During the Gala, the 2012 UIM Environmental Award Winner (Sanlorenzo motor yacht SL94) and the three UIM Special Mentions (Powerboat P1 Management Ltd, VSY Viareggio Superyachts, Volvo Penta) received their extraordinary trophies.
During the season 2012 UIM organized over 120 races for different world championships. A total of 430 medals and around 900 racers involved in the overall international competitions.
UIM Awards Giving Gala A Huge Success - Photo by Paolo Maggi
This year the Stefano Casiraghi Memorial Trophy, Class1 Offshore World Champion in 1989, was awarded to Charles D. Strang from USA. With his over 50 years of membership in UIM Council Mr. Strang is worldwide known as one of the in discussed authorities of powerboating world.
The UIM President Raffaele Chiulli, at the end of the press conference, stated: “The UIM Awards Giving Gala which I have proudly created 3 years ago has now become an impressive gathering event for our whole Sport’s community, partners, sponsors and stakeholders and it is also a fantastic opportunity to show our progresses on key aspects such as Safety, Environment and Youth Development.”
