2 October 2008, The Tower, Smáralind

The purpose of these awards is to recognise the people and companies, both in Iceland and overseas, who have made outstanding contributions to the commercial fishing industry.

The 2008 winners were:

Outstanding Icelandic skipper:
Kristbjörn Árnason

Outstanding Icelandic Fleet.
Bergur-Huginn

Outstanding Icelandic Processor
Skinney-Þinganes

Outstanding Achievement
Kristján Ragnarsson, former chief executive of The Federation of Icelandic Fishing Vessel Owners.

Outstanding Icelandic Supplier - Catching (Small Companies)
Naust Marine

Outstanding Icelandic supplier - Catching (Large Companies)
Hampidjan

Outstanding Icelandic Supplier – Processing (Small Companies)
Valka

Outstanding Icelandic Supplier - Processing (Large companies)
3XTechnology

Outstanding international supplier – Catching (Small Companies)
Electronic Navigation Ltd.

Outstanding International Supplier – Catching (Large Companies)
Furuno

Outstanding international supplier - Processing (Small Companies)
Exos AB

Outstanding international supplier – Processing (Large Companies)
Ishida Europe

The Overall Outstanding Supplier
Hampiðjan