The PIANC Marina Excellence Design Jack Nichol Award was created in 2002 in memory of the late John M. ‘Jack’ Nichol, an Honorary Member of PIANC and well-known marina designer. The purpose of the Award is to recognise excellence in the design of modern recreational boating facilities around the world. Anyone may submit an application to be considered for the Marina Excellence Design Jack Nichol Award. The Award consists of a bronze plaque suitable for display. The Award is administered by the Recreational Navigation Commission and funded by an endowment through PIANC USA.
2021: No winner
2020: No winner
2019: Marina di Stabia, Castellammare di Stabia, Italy
2018: No winner
2017: No winner
2016: Marina at Keppel Bay, Singapore
2015: No winner
2014: Cesme Marina, Turkey
2013: Marina di Rodi Garganico, Italy (Jury Report)
2012: Combarro Marina, Spain (Jury Report)
2011: Mandurah Ocean Marina, Mandurah, Australia (Jury Report)
2010: Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
2009: Charleston City Marina, Charleston, South Carolina
2008: No winner
2007: No winner
2006: Marina de Portimao, Portugal
2005: Hammond Marina in Hammond, Indiana
2004: Marina Punta Gabbiani in Laguna di Marano, Italy
2003: Cabrillo Marina Phase 1 Project in Los Angeles, California