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2025 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards Panel of Judges Announced

The Mobile Satellite Users Association kicks off the 2025 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards program by announcing the judges for 2025.

January 22, 2025 – McLean, VA – The Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA), a global not-for-profit focused on amplifying the voices of the millions of users of satellite services for mobile communication, navigation, and safety, announces its panel of judges for the 2025 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards.

“Ubiquitous connectivity enabled from space is transforming economies and society, particularly in the context of a warming planet. No sector is untouched by the satellite industry where innovation is running at light speed. The panel of judges we have assembled for the 2025 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards will provide valuable experience and different perspectives to the selection of the winning initiatives and solutions,” says Roger Lanctot, President, MSUA.

“Nominations are pouring in. Organizations and companies using and providing satellite solutions are eligible to be nominated for the 2025 award categories. We have extended the deadline to widen the aperture to accept these nominations. The awards nominations are open now through 11:59pm on February 10, 2025,” continues Lanctot.

Awards for the top satellite mobile innovations of 2025 will be awarded during the annual Mobile Satellite Users Association luncheon gala on March 11, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. during SATELLITE 2025.

MSUA 2025 Satellite Mobile Innovations Awards Judges

Randy Segal, Co-head of Space and Satellite Group, Partner Hogan Lovell
Antonio Franchi, Head of 5G/6G NTN Programme Office, European Space Agency (ESA)
Dr. Diana Gamzina, Founder and CEO, Elve
Silvano Payne, Founder & CEO, SatNews Publishers
Chris Quilty, Founder, Quilty Space

Meet the Judges - Click here to learn more about our judges for 2025.

The MSUA 2025 Satellite Mobile Innovation Award categories include:

Industrial IOT Mobile Innovation
Land Mobile Innovation
Maritime Mobile Innovation
Consumer Maritime Mobile Innovation
Government Mobile Innovation
Aerospace Mobile Innovation
On-Orbit Connectivity Innovation
Software Defined Network Innovation
President's Award for Humanitarian Aid/Disaster Response
Company to Watch
Mobile User Experience Innovation
Outstanding Leadership in Use of a Mobile Solution
Chairman Award for Environmental, Social and Sustainability
Space Sustainability Innovation

Submit a Nomination Now

To sponsor the event or obtain tickets submit a request using the online registration form available here. Nominations and sponsorships for this special awards program are open now and more information can be obtained at msua.org/awards.

MSUA members receive complimentary nominations for the awards program. Non-members pay a $500 per category submission fee. To apply for MSUA membership, visit msua.org/join or contact president@msua.org.

ABOUT MSUA

The Mobile Satellite Users Association is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting the interests of the millions of users of satellite services for mobile communication, navigation, and safety worldwide. The association fosters the exchange of news, information, and ideas among and between users, suppliers of equipment and services, operators of satellite systems, and the various entities affecting the future of the industry. MSUA sponsors the annual Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards, celebrating the top anticipated and market-proven advancements in satellite services, and collaborates with conference organizers around the world to shape and facilitate conference programming dedicated to the users of satellite services. We invite you to join MSUA and to take part in our community. Visit msua.org to learn more.

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