This yearly prize is being given in honor of Professor Gustave Willems, president of PIANC from 1956 until his death in 1982. As the PIANC President for seventeen years, Robert De Paepe fostered the international spirit and the professional development of PIANC. In 2002, it was decided to merge the "Foundation Robert De Paepe" with the Gustave Willems Award. As from 2003, the former Gustave Willems Award will be known as the "De Paepe-Willems Award".

Contestants for the prize are required to submit a paper on subjects in the fields of design, construction, improvement, maintenance of operation of inland and maritime waterways (rivers, estuaries, canals, port approaches), of inland and maritime ports and of coastal areas. The Award consists of an amount of 5.000 € and free membership of PIANC for a 5 year period.

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• Winners since 1985
  

The Recreation Navigation Commission (RecCom) of PIANC is proud to announce the creation of the John M. 'Jack' Nichol Marina Design Award for outstanding marina design, in memory of the late Jack Nichol, honorary member of PIANC and well known marina designer. The purpose of the Award is to recognize excellence in the design of modern recreational boating facilities around the world. Anyone may submit an application to be considered for the Jack Nichol Award. The Award consists of a bronze plaque suitable for display.

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• Call for applications 2008 - 580 kB
  
  

• According the rule of the JNA, given that only one application was received, the Commission didn’t have the possibility to assign the prize for the year 2007
  
  

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• Award winner 2002