Azimut Grande 30M wins award in Fort Lauderdale
Azimut Grande 30M took home the Best of Show Award in the Superyachts – over 60 Feet category at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, during the model’s first presentation to an American audience.
Azimut Grande 30M has received the Best of Show Award 2026 at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, in the Superyachts – over 60 Feet category. According to Nautica, the award was presented during the model’s first presentation to an American audience.
The award is presented by the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show together with Fox Sports and, according to the source, recognises boats that stand out among the exhibitors for their innovation, design and features.
An award with a history in the US
For Azimut, this year’s award is also a reminder of the brand’s long-standing ties to the American market. According to Nautica, the company presented its first fiberglass yacht over 30 metres in Miami as early as 1982.
The source describes Azimut as having been founded in 1969 by Paolo Vitelli and as part of Azimut|Benetti. The brand has seven series, models ranging from 13 to 44 metres, production in Italy and Brazil, and a commercial presence in around 80 countries.
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