Now in its second year, the Women in MilSatCom Innovation Award is open for nominations. Organised by the Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG) and SAE Media Group, the award will be presented on 5^th November 2025 at the Women in MilSatCom Forum, during the 27^th Global MilSatCom conference in London in November.

To highlight and celebrate the pivotal role that women currently play in the MilSatCom arena and the innovation that they bring to the sector, the Women in MilSatCom Innovation Award aims to recognise women who are innovators across the military satellite communication industry. Nominations are welcomed for any woman working in MilSatCom, whether nominating themselves or someone else.

2024 Winner

Genie Chaiken, Director of Command Strategy, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), US Department of the Navy.

Key dates:

• Deadline for nominations: Extended to 17th October
• Shortlist announced: 24th October
• Award presentation: 5th November