Now in its sixth year, the Australian Space Awards recognise the leading individuals and businesses driving the development of Australia’s space economy.
The Australian Space Awards recognise all stakeholders across the space industry – from major listed organisations and corporates servicing Australia’s space sector to SMEs, start-ups, academic institutions, and associations driving innovation and accelerating the industry forward.
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.
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There are 11 individual and 16 group categories on offer, including the prestigious Executive of the Year award.
The Executive of the Year category honours exceptional leaders at the forefront of driving innovation and growth within the nation’s space industry.
This prestigious award recognises senior executives, including CEOs, CFOs, COOs, managing directors, executive directors, and equivalent positions, who have demonstrated visionary leadership in capitalising on market opportunities, achieving measurable success, and contributing significantly to Australia’s space economy.
Finalists in this category exemplify strategic acumen and a commitment to advancing their organisations and the broader industry.
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By celebrating the achievements of these high-performing executives, the award underscores the importance of strong leadership in shaping Australia’s future in space.
Don’t miss out on a chance to be recognised as Executive of the Year; submit an entry or nominate a colleague by Wednesday, 26 February 2025.
Winners will be announced at a black-tie gala ceremony on Wednesday, 28 May 2025, at Ilumina in Sydney. Click here to buy tickets.
The gala ceremony will provide exciting networking opportunities across the depth of the space industry.
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 colleague 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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