The 2026 Award, which is awarded in the memory of our Past President Edward (Ted) Renshaw, now deceased, this year was presented at the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Awards Ceremony held in Covent Garden in London on the 8th October, 2026.
19/10/2026 - The 2026 “Ted Renshaw” Award
19 October 2026
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Image: The Award being presented by Robert Hill the ICS Director at the 2026 Awards ceremony held in the Grand Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden, Central London.
The Award this year went to William Simper
William Simper is an accomplished shipowner and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (FICS), possessing extensive industry experience within the global maritime sector. Throughout his career, he has remained a dedicated advocate for the Institute’s evolution, emphasizing its transition from a national body into a truly inclusive global institution that connects shipowners, charterers, shipbrokers, port agents, and maritime academics across 27 international branches and over 100 examination centres.
Deeply committed to professional development and education, Mr. Simper focuses his contributions on supporting and encouraging emerging maritime professionals as they pursue membership under the Institute's Royal Charter. He strongly endorses the rigorous Professional Qualifying Examinations (PQE), recognizing the vital role that standardized global qualifications and volunteer member mentorship play in advancing professional standards across the shipping industry.
