IAF Excellence in "3G+" Diversity Award
The IAF Excellence in “3G” Diversity Award is intended to recognize IAF member organisations (industry, government, academia) and/or individual teams/projects within IAF member organizations worldwide for outstanding contributions to the fostering of “3G” (Geography, Generation, Gender) Diversity within the space sector.
The IAF Excellence in "3G+" Diversity Award is intended to recognize IAF member organisations internal and external contributions to the fostering of “3G+” (Geography, Generation, Gender) Diversity within the space sector.
This Award is intended as an annual award presented at the IAC, but is given only when nominations of exceptional merit are received.
Only IAF member organizations in good standing shall be eligible to receive the award.
2025 Call for Nominations - CLOSED
Award 2025 Recipients
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Category Internal 3G+ Impact
With a dynamic community of over 7,600 full-time staff representing 65 countries and regions and comprising a near-equal gender balance of 52% male and 48% female staff, PolyU is strongly committed to fostering both gender and cultural diversity. The University also embraces generational diversity, providing an inclusive environment and encouraging collaboration across different age groups and level of experience. At PolyU, researchers, staff and students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines come together to merge their expertise, driving excellence in education and advancing research and technology for the benefit of mankind.
Women in Aerospace - Category External 3G+ Impact
Women in Aerospace Europe (WIA-Europe) is a non-profit organisation committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the aerospace sector by increasing the representation, and leadership of women. It supports career development through networking, mentoring, scholarships, and outreach activities. Promote aerospace professions and STEM studies among the younger generations to enlarge the pool of talents shaping the future aerospace workforce. WIA-Europe works across industry, academia, and policy to foster a more inclusive environment that drives innovation and excellence. The organisation welcomes and encourages the involvement of individuals, regardless of gender, who share same values and aim to excellence in the aerospace sector. With active regional chapters and committed industrial and governmental partners across Europe, WIA-Europe inspires and connects professionals dedicated to shaping the future of aerospace.
Award 2024 Recipients
The Karman Project - Category A
The NASA Indigenous Community-Based Education (CBE) Program - Category B
Award 2023 Recipients
Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y Arquitectos de Costa Rica (CFIA) - Category A
L'SPACE NASA Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience (NPWEE) Project - Category B
Award 2022 Recipients
National Space Science Agency (NSSA) - Category A
Read more about the National Space Science Agency (NSSA) here
UK Space Agency Education and Skills Team - Category B
Read more about the UK Space Agency Education and Skills Team here
Award Past Recipients
- 2021 (Category A): Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- 2021 (Category B): EPIF Academic Team
- 2020: European Space Agency
- 2019: UAE Space Agency
- 2018: Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)
- 2017: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre – MBRSC
During the International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2022) in Paris the IAF Bureau and General Assembly approved the creation of a new committee devoted to the promotion of Diversity initiatives within our communities. The committee strenghthens the efforts of the Federation in promoting inclusiveness and widens the scope of the previos IAF Excellence in “3G” Diversity Award Sub-Committee.
The new IAF Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Administrative Committee (IDEA) will be officially presented at the IAf Spring Meetings in paris on the occasion of the IAF IDEA “3G+” Diversity Breakfast.
You are all invited to join us for the event!
IDEA 3G+ Diversity Day Programme
More information on IDEA “3G” Platform
For further information about this programme, please contact the IAF Secretariat at:
IAF Excellence in “3G” Diversity Award Ceremonies
