SpaceVision 26
Chapter Awards
These awards recognize what chapters accomplish together. Winners are announced at the SpaceVision 2026 Gala.
Innovation Award
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The Innovation Award recognizes ambitious, challenging, and innovative projects that chapters are undertaking. These projects are on the leading edge of innovation for your chapter and the wider space community, and they build the skills that set your chapter members apart. Winners will be recognized at the SpaceVision 2026 Gala and receive a cash prize.
Criteria
- The project must be new to the chapter in some way, such as adding a liquid rocket or robotics division
- The project must be ongoing or recently completed
- A 500-word summary of the project
- Photos of the project to showcase at the SpaceVision 2026 Gala
Nebula Achievement Award
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The Nebula Achievement Award is for brand-new chapters that are already making a major impact. These chapters are growing rapidly, building up their members through hands-on experience, and developing the next generation of space leaders. Any chapter less than three years old may apply, and winners will be recognized at the SpaceVision 2026 Gala.
Criteria
- Active chapter standing
- The chapter must be less than three years old
- Must demonstrate a clear trajectory of growth through increasing membership, community impact, or impressive project success
Galaxy Award
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The Galaxy Award is our Chapter of the Year award. It recognizes chapters that embody the ideals of SEDS USA: building up student leaders, promoting space exploration in their local community, and opening space exploration to underrepresented populations at their university. Winners will be recognized at the SpaceVision 2026 Gala!
Criteria
- Active chapter standing
- The chapter should be well balanced, working on projects while making an impact on its students, university, and community
- Gender and major diversity initiatives will be considered