The SpaceNews Awards for Excellence & Innovation honor excellence and innovation among space professionals, companies, programs and organizations.
It’s time for readers to vote for the finalists in each of the following categories:
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- Company of the Year
- Government Agency of the Year
- Corporate Leader of the Year
- Government Leader of the Year
- Unsung Hero of the Year
- Startup of the Year
- Turnaround of the Year
- Breakthrough of the Year
- Deal of the Year
Selection Process
October: Readers submit nominations in eight categories.
November: SpaceNews’ panel of judges select finalists from community nominations.
Nov. 10-Nov. 17: Readers vote on finalists via SpaceNews.com.
Dec. 18: Winners will be announced online and in the Dec. 18 issue of SpaceNews magazine.