Andrew Chapman CMM, President of the Marina Industries Association (MIA), has been named a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours. The award recognises his longstanding contribution to Australia’s marina industry as well as his work supporting youth-focused initiatives.
Chapman has served as Chairman and President of the MIA for 15 years, following founder Jeff d’Albora. Since joining the MIA board in 2005 as a director, he has contributed to its growth from a volunteer-led group to a professionally managed organisation representing a $2.4 billion AUD industry. Today, the MIA has over 340 corporate members, including 291 marina and boatyard businesses employing more than 21,000 Australians.
Under his leadership, the MIA introduced programmes focused on workforce training, quality standards, environmental practices and industry research. Chapman has also helped establish the Global Marina Institute in partnership with British Marine, delivering training courses and certifying marina professionals through the Certified Marina Manager (CMM) programme.
On receiving the recognition, Chapman stated, “I was very surprised and humbled with news of the award but immensely proud of what I have been part of over the many years of my involvement in the industry and the MIA.”
“During the past 20 years, Andrew has worked tirelessly as a director of the MIA and has strongly supported the development and advancement of education in the industry. It’s great to see his years of dedication have been recognised and rewarded.” d’Albora commented.
MIA CEO Suzanne Davies said, “Andrew's leadership, unwavering commitment, time and the gracious sharing of his knowledge over two decades has benefited so many professionals in our industry today and has directly resulted in the expanded reach and scope of the Association which benefits the entire industry. His contributions to our industry’s success should not be underestimated.”
