Submissions are now open for the Australian Space Awards 2023, which will culminate in a black-tie gala dinner at The Star in Sydney on 17 May.
The Australian Space Awards is the benchmark for excellence in the emerging field of space.
The event, which is hosted by Momentum Media and space brand Space Connect, is now in its fourth year, and is supported by principal partner KBR.
Candidates can either submit an entry for themselves or nominate a worthy colleague for a chance to gain national recognition for their work.
This year, there are 22 individual and group categories on offer that are designed to recognise everyone from major ASX-listed companies to start-ups, small-to-medium enterprises (SME), academics, Indigenous and female space leaders, mentors, and the rising stars of tomorrow propelling the industry to new heights.
The awards are open to all businesses operating in Australia supporting the space industry, including all stakeholders from the launch, telecommunications, satellite, energy, mining, and transport sectors, as well as the defence, agriculture, disaster and water management industries.
Space Connect editor Adam Thorn said the awards were conceived to provide exposure to the best and brightest in the industry.
“The growth in Australia’s space sector has been remarkable since we launched this event in 2020,” said Mr Thorn. “However, the past 12 months have seen landmark moments, including collaborations with NASA, the development of our launch capabilities and discoveries that have made global headlines.
“We want everyone from academics to executives, small business to major primes and innovators of all levels to put themselves forward. Entry is free, and you’ll be following in the footsteps of some major talents.”
To enter the awards, head to the Australian Space Awards website, register your details, download and read the category criteria, and save an entry.
When you are happy with your entry, simply save and confirm your submission.
The awards are peer-reviewed rigorously by a panel of highly-respected judges, including senior space industry and government leaders, academics, business executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
With the domestic space industry expected to triple by 2030 to a value of between $10 billion and $12 billion, an Australian Space Award reaffirms the role of organisations and individuals in growing the domestic industry and projecting Australia’s space capabilities globally.
Organisations that secure an award will be able to distinguish themselves when attracting and retaining talent, while for individuals, recognition will underpin career advancement.
The 2023 Australian Space Awards follows the successful 2022 awards, where 19 winners were chosen from 148 finalists. Winners included:
Submit an entry or nominate a colleague by Friday, 3 March 2023, for a chance to gain recognition for all of your hard work and dedication to the space industry.
For tips on how to write an effective submission, click here.
To find out how to submit your award entry, click here.
For more information about the awards program, click here.