Honoring the Best in Space: 2024 SpaceNews Icon Awards Nominations Open

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Call for Nominations: 2024 SpaceNews Icon Awards

July 31, 2024 – We are thrilled to announce that the nomination process for the 2024 SpaceNews Icon Awards is now open! Established in 2017 as the SpaceNews Awards for Innovation and Excellence, this prestigious event continues to celebrate the trailblazers who set the highest standards in the space industry. This year, we are expanding our recognition to encompass a broader range of categories. We invite you to nominate exceptional candidates who have made significant contributions to the field of space exploration, technology, and innovation.

Award Categories

Emerging Space Company Award
• Recognizes newer companies with exceptional promise and innovation.

Commercial Space Achievement Award
• Celebrates notable achievements in commercial space.

Mission Excellence Award
• Recognizes successful space missions that have made significant contributions to the industry.

Sustainability and Environmental Impact Award
• Highlights efforts aimed at reducing the environmental impact of space activities and promoting sustainability.

Educational Outreach and Advocacy Award
• Honors individuals, organizations, or programs that have significantly contributed to space education and public outreach.

Space Safety and Security Award
• Celebrates advancements and contributions in ensuring the safety and security of space operations.

International Collaboration Award
• Honors successful international partnerships and collaborations that have advanced space exploration and fostered global cooperation.

Supportive and Inclusive Workplace Award
• Recognizes organizations that have made significant strides in creating a supportive and inclusive workplace environment.

Lifetime Achievement Award
• Honors an individual whose career has had a significant and lasting impact on the space industry, recognizing decades of contribution and leadership.

Innovative Technology Award
• Celebrates groundbreaking technological advancements that have a clear and demonstrable impact on the space industry.

Individual Achievement Award
• Honors individuals who have made significant contributions through leadership, innovation, mentorship, and dedication in advancing the space industry.

How to Nominate

To kickstart the nomination process, please provide the following information:

• Category: (Choose the relevant category from the list above)
• Nominee (Company or Individual):
• Why This Nominee? A brief description (200 words or less) of why you believe this nominee deserves to be recognized as a SpaceNews Icon. Consider their impact on the space industry, their innovation, and their contributions to the community.

Please submit your nominations by Sept. 6.

Thank you for your participation and for helping us celebrate excellence in the space industry. We look forward to your nominations and to honoring the best of the best in the space sector.

Pro Tip

Finding it tough to fit all the details into 200 words? Draft a longer version and then use an AI chatbot to summarize it. Double-check the final version for any errors before submitting.

Next Steps

After reviewing all preliminary nominations, the SpaceNews Icon Awards jury will select a shortlist of companies and individuals. These shortlisted nominees will be invited to complete a secure nomination form, providing detailed evidence of their achievements. Please note that if no suitable winner is found in a category, we reserve the right not to award it this year to maintain the integrity of the awards.

Save the Date

We are excited to announce that the 2024 SpaceNews Icon Awards will be returning to Washington, D.C.’s InterContinental Hotel at the Wharf! Mark your calendars for Friday, Dec. 6 and stay tuned for further details about this prestigious event, where we celebrate the trailblazers in the space industry.