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:

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.