SIG Awards
Multi-orbit, space debris, digitisation, 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 2026 SIG Awards, designed to celebrate the innovative technologies and solutions being delivered by our members to help the industry adapt.
The Categories
We invite nominations 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
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Each category is judged by SIG Directors and members of the Advisory Board. The winners of each category will be announced at SATShow in March 2026.
Please enter using the nomination form below. If you wish to enter more than one category, please complete a new form for each category. Nomination Deadline – 30th January 2026.
Nominees for the Young Engineer Award must be aged 35 and under. We look forward to receiving your nominations!
Nomination Form
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- Cooperation of the Year
- Young Engineer of the Year
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