Global Achievements of Students Celebrated at the 2025 ICS Prize Giving Awards

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) hosted its prestigious 2025 Prize Giving Awards Dinner on Thursday, 9th October, at the elegant De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. This annual black-tie event brought together ICS Fellows, Members, students, and industry professionals from across the world to celebrate academic excellence and professional achievement within the maritime sector.

The evening recognised the top-performing students worldwide in the ICS Professional Qualifying Examinations (PQE) 2024–2025. These global award winners represent the diverse talent and dedication driving the shipping industry forward.

Outstanding Global Recognition for the ICS Greek Branch

The ICS Greek Branch is proud to celebrate the exceptional success of its students, who achieved some of the highest distinctions worldwide

International Prize Winners – Academic Year 2024–2025

• Tryfonas Kosmas, MICS – Highest marks in Tanker Chartering (Braemar Tanker Chartering Award)
• Tryfonas Kosmas, MICS – Highest marks in Dry Cargo Chartering (Baltic Exchange Award)
• Henry Andreae – Highest marks in Shipping Business (Baltic Exchange Award)
• Henry Andreae – Highest marks in Ship Sale & Purchase (John O’Keeffe Award)
• Henry Andreae – Most successful candidate overall worldwide (The Shipwright’s Award)
• Emily Jorgensen – Highest marks in Introduction to Shipping (E.A. Gibson Shipbrokers Award)

These remarkable accomplishments highlight the high calibre of students nurtured through the ICS Greek Branch’s academic programmes and the dedication of its tutors, who continually share their expertise and real-world experience with future maritime professionals.

A Commitment to Excellence in Maritime Education

The ICS Greek Branch remains deeply committed to promoting professional development and advancing maritime education. Through its Professional Maritime Programme, specialised seminars, and academic collaborations with global institutions, the Branch continues to provide high-quality training that bridges theory and practice for the international shipping community.

“We are truly proud of our students’ achievements and the hard work that led to this global recognition. Our sincere thanks also go to our dedicated tutors, who play an essential role in guiding and inspiring our candidates toward success,” said Natalia Margioli, FICS, Managing Director of the ICS Greek Branch.

The event concluded with a post-dinner networking reception, where attendees celebrated the achievements of the new generation of shipping professionals and reaffirmed the Institute’s mission to uphold excellence in maritime education and professional standards worldwide.