The Australian Space Awards 2025 highlights leading individuals and businesses actively advancing Australia’s space economy.
For the sixth year, the annual awards celebrate all stakeholders across the space sector, including large corporations, SMEs, start-ups, academic institutions, and associations propelling the industry forward.
The awards program will culminate in a black-tie gala ceremony on Wednesday, 28 May 2025, at Ilumina in Sydney. Click here to buy tickets.
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The gala ceremony will provide an opportunity to connect with industry leaders and peers across the space sector.
The awards are open to all businesses supporting the Australian space industry across fields including launch, telecommunications, satellites, energy, mining and transport, as well as defence, agriculture, disaster and water management.
Don’t miss out on a chance to be recognised as one of Australia’s leading space professionals by submitting an entry or nominating a program by Wednesday, 26 February 2025.
There are a total of 11 individual and 16 group categories on offer, including the coveted Workforce Initiative Program of the year award.
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The Workforce Initiative Program of the Year category recognises outstanding programs and initiatives that have played a crucial role in workforce development and sustainment within Australia’s space industry.
Open to all sectors and specialisations, this award celebrates efforts that have delivered positive and measurable impacts in building a skilled, sustainable, and dynamic workforce to support the growth of the space economy.
Programs of all sizes, funding levels, geographic locations, and affiliations are encouraged to participate, reflecting the inclusive nature of this recognition.
By showcasing these initiatives, the category highlights the importance of investing in talent and workforce innovation to ensure the continued success of Australia’s space industry.
Organisations and leaders behind these impactful programs are invited to submit to demonstrate their contributions to shaping the future workforce.
The Australian Space Awards program, in conjunction with event stakeholders Space Connect, Momentum Media and a panel of leading space professionals, has developed a robust awards methodology to form the backbone for assessing, analysing, and benchmarking Australia’s leading space professionals and businesses. Click here to view the methodology.
The judging criteria for award categories are both quantitative and qualitative, acknowledging growth, business development, diversity, leadership, innovation, business excellence, and contribution to Australia’s space sector.
All businesses and professionals that meet eligibility criteria from across Australia’s space industry are encouraged to participate in the awards program.
Click here to view all award categories.
Submit an entry or nominate a worthy program by Wednesday, 26 February 2025, for a chance to win.
Click here for tips on how to write an effective submission.
To find out how to submit your entry, click here. For more information about the awards program, click here.
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