Awards
African Women in Space Awards
Recognizing the leaders, founders and technical talent moving the pipeline into leadership forward.
Award Categories
Four ways we recognize the pipeline
Rising Star
Recognizing early-career talent already shaping the sector.
Technical Excellence
For outstanding technical contribution across the value chain.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Celebrating founders building the sector's next ventures.
Lifetime Leadership
Honoring sustained leadership and impact over a career.
Previous Winners
Honoring past recipients
Our first cohort of winners will be announced at AWiSC 2027 — check back after the ceremony.
Nominees
This year's nominees
Nominations for AWiSC 2027 open soon — nominate a leader shaping the sector.