Now in its sixth year, the Australian Space Awards 2025 recognises the leading individuals and businesses driving the development of Australia’s space economy.
The annual awards program honours all stakeholders of the space industry, including large corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups, academic institutions and associations propelling 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.
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.
The gala ceremony will provide exciting networking opportunities across the depth of the space industry.
A total of 27 categories are on offer, including 11 individual and 16 group categories, with all eyes on Indigenous Space Initiative of the Year award.
Gain recognition as Indigenous Space Initiative of the Year by submitting an entry or nominating an initiative by Wednesday, 26 February 2025.
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The Indigenous Space Initiative of the Year category recognises programs and initiatives that have significantly advanced Indigenous engagement and participation within the Australian space industry.
Open to initiatives of any size, scope or funding level, this award celebrates efforts that demonstrate a commitment to empowering Indigenous voices and talents in shaping Australia’s space economy.
Organisations must showcase how their initiative has delivered lasting benefits and strengthened connections between Indigenous communities and 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 initiative 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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