SIG Awards

Multi-orbit, space debris, digitization, the cloud – the satellite industry is in the midst of transformation that is bringing many challenges, but this dynamic, vibrant sector is home to great innovation that can meet these head on. We are inviting nominations for the 2025 SIG Awards, designed to celebrate the innovative technologies and solutions being delivered by our members to help the industry adapt.

Angela Wheeler presenting Innovation of the Year to Steve Richeson, Mission Microwave Technologies

The Categories

We invite sponsors for the 2026 SIG Awards, designed to celebrate the innovative technologies and solutions being delivered by our members to help the industry adapt.

Innovation of the Year

Awarded to
the company with the most innovative production
or solution brought to market within the last 12 months.

2025 winner: Mission Microwave Technologies LLC

2024 winner: Kacific Broadband Satellites

2023 winner: Atheras Analytics

2022 winner: MicroAnt

Cooperation Award

Awarded to two or more companies for a project where cooperation was key to solving a challenge, such as interference, or bringing about innovation.

2025 winner: Kacific Broadband Satellites Ltd

2024 winner: Intelsat & Northrop Grumman

2023 winner: DIFI Consortium

2022 winner: Kacific Broadband Satellites Ltd and GuarantCo Ltd

Young Engineer of the Year

Awarded to
a young or budding engineer who has showed excellence in innovating to resolve issues faced in satellite communications.

2025 winner: Lukas Nyström, Satcube AB

2024 winner: Harley Clark, Intelsat

2023 winner: Ashram, Engineering Program Manager, Micro-Ant

2022 winner: Joakim Espeland, CEO, QuadSAT 

Educational Project of the Year

Awarded to a company, educational organisation, or individual that is working to further engagement between students and the satcoms industry.

2025 winner: Space Skills Alliance

2024 winner: Grupo W Com, Star Group Mexico

2023 winner: Martin Coleman

2022 winner: Spacewell Cornwall

Sponsorship Opportunities – Now Open for SIG Members

The SIG Awards 2026 are now open for sponsorship exclusively to SIG members.

Taking place during the SATShow in March 2026, the SIG Awards celebrate the people, projects, and organisations pushing boundaries in satellite and space communications. Sponsoring the awards offers a unique opportunity to align your brand with innovation and excellence at the heart of our industry.

Member Benefits:

  • Early access to premium sponsorship packages
  • Brand exposure from pre-launch through to awards night
  • Priority positioning in all campaign materials and event branding

Not a SIG Member?
Sponsorship will open to the wider industry from September 2025, ahead of nominations launching in November.

Download the Sponsorship Pack 
Contact Us to Reserve Your Package

Limited packages available. Secure early exposure while availability lasts.