National Historic Ships UK Awards 2025
National Historic Ships UK’s (NHS-UK) annual awards are a celebration of maritime heritage around the UK. They encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with historic vessels through photography, volunteering, conservation, online activities, and skills-based training.
The winners of the Photography Competition, Marsh Volunteer Awards, Excellence in Maritime Conservation Award, and Flagships of the Year were revealed on Wednesday 19th November 2025 in an Awards film recorded in Bristol and premiered on YouTube.
Marsh Volunteer Awards 2025 – Group Winner
The Norfolk Wherry Trust (Ludham, Norfolk)
The winner of the Marsh Volunteer Group Award for 2025 is the Norfolk Wherry Trust. The volunteers typically number fifteen and are actively involved in maintaining and sailing the historic wherry Albion. Last year saw them install a gear box on the main winch, rebuild a hatch cover, raise the footpath level to the mooring, as well as undertake ongoing repairs and maintenance work to the vessel and its site, along with outreach and engagement work to local schools. A wonderful selection of accompanying photographs perfectly captured for the judges the dedication and commitment of this hard-working team.
More information on the Awards is here.