Judges
Stephen Booy
Principal Manager - Carnival Corporate Shipbuilding
Biography
Stephen has been at the forefront of cruise ship design for 30 years after a brief period he describes as 'dabbling' in the worlds of architecture and banking.
He trained as a Naval Architect in Southampton and is a Chartered Engineer and Corporate Member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects.
Today he is a key member of the team at Carnival Corporation responsible for contracting, designing and overseeing the construction and delivery of cruise ships for the world's largest cruise ship owner/operator. His specialism is in general arrangements and interiors which he has led for ships including Royal Princess, Oriana, Aurora, Sun Princess, Minerva, Coral Princess, Queen Victoria and Ventura.
Design Excellence
Coming from a world of ship design where every inch of space and each kilogram of weight are critical; for me, Design Excellence is the unification of form and function without waste. Every detail must be perfect and must contribute to the design as a whole. Combine this with an aesthetic that pleasures the eye through all seasons and at any location - then true Design Excellence is achieved.