S/Y Seljm was honored as Superyacht of the Year by the  Indonesia Superyacht Association recently. The yacht was honored for its commitment to charities during its third circumnavigation and, in particular, to Yacht Aid Global and a soccer team in Lovina, North Bali. Capt. Ralph Lucas accepted on behalf of Capt. Steve Ray.

The ISA gave its 2010 Banyan Tree Awards to persons or companies that prove exceptional service and commitment to the nascent superyacht industry within Indonesia.

Other awards included:

Captain of the Year: Capt. Tim Forderer of SY Vivid for continuing support of remote village schools, Arte Moris in Dili, East Timor, and his “Do What You Love” high-school presentations;

Charity Personality of the Year: Ms. Nila Tanzil, founder of the Rainbow Reading Gardens project that creates small reading libraries in remote villages;

Service Provider of the Year: Indo Yacht Support for tireless efforts to promote Indonesia as a superyacht destination; and

Lifetime Achievement Award: Capt. Cilian Budarlaigh for efforts assisting superyacht visits, helping local charities and lobbying the government to relax maritime tourism regulations.

The awards were handed out at the recent BaliMoon Superyacht Rendezvous, held at the BCP City Hotel in Bali, Indonesia. A posthumous Distinguished Service Award was given to Bapak Kus Projolalito for work assisting yachts obtain the cruising permits necessary to visit Indonesia.