SpaceVision 26
Individual Awards
These awards recognize the students and alumni driving SEDS forward. Winners are announced at the SpaceVision 2026 Gala.
Jeff Bezos Award
Accepting Applications Now
The Jeff Bezos Award recognizes an innovative and forward-thinking student leader who actively promotes new ideas and shapes the future of their SEDS chapter and the space industry through bold thinking and long-term impact.
It is awarded each year to one student who has proven themselves an innovative, forward-thinking leader at the local chapter level of SEDS and in the wider space industry. This student works tirelessly for the betterment of their chapter and local community, planning for the long term and aiming for the sky.
Criteria
- Must be a current SEDS USA member
- Must demonstrate why they deserve this award through their unique ideas and impact at their local chapter
Past Recipients
2025
Abby Frank
Purdue University
2024
Logan Hanssler
University of Chicago
2023
Christopher Riviears
Case Western Reserve University
Todd Hawley Award
Accepting Applications Now
The Todd B. Hawley Award recognizes a student who has shown exceptional commitment and community-driven leadership to SEDS and the broader space community through service, collaboration, and dedication, reflecting the legacy of our co-founder Todd B. Hawley.
Hawley also co-founded the International Space University (ISU), where he served as its first chief executive officer and as a faculty member in the Space Humanities Department. He was a lifelong advocate of human space exploration until his death in 1995 at the age of 34.
Criteria
- Must be a current SEDS USA member
- Must demonstrate their impact at both the local and national levels of SEDS in a 250–500 word statement
Past Recipients
2025
Isabella Morter
Texas A&M University
2024
Nico Moldovean
Tufts University
2023
Setekh Karaismailoglu
University of California San Diego
LAUNCH Award
Accepting Applications Now
The LAUNCH Award honors the achievements of recent alumni who are already making waves in the industry. These individuals are actively working on challenging projects and making major contributions to them. Winners will be invited to speak at the SpaceVision 2026 Gala.
Criteria
- Recent graduate (less than four years since graduation)
- Must be a SEDS USA alumnus or alumna
- A 250–500 word statement describing your current position and how your SEDS experience prepared you for it
Join us in 2026 for a chance your exceptional leadership is recognized, build your network, and create career defining opportunities for yourself and your chapter.