The IMRF's People's Choice Award, sponsored by Navigate PR, gives the maritime SAR community the chance to vote for who they think has made the biggest impact in maritime SAR over the past year. All 10 winners and runners from the IMRF Awards 2025 are eligible to be voted for as part of this online-only vote.

The winner of the 2025 People's Choice Award is Heidi Ho Yuen-tung, Hong Kong Government Flying Service, Hong Kong SAR, China and the 2025 Patron's Award is Sarah Psaila, Auckland Coastguard, New Zealand. Congratulations!