Awarded to an individual whose defining move this year shifted the trajectory of the space economy. This award celebrates the power players creating momentum across the ecosystem, including: • An operator or pioneer who executed a mission reshaping industry direction • A communicator or advocate whose voice boosted public perception • A founder who launched a product or service transforming a space vertical • An investor who backed a high-risk, high-impact venture catalyzing the sector • A policymaker who championed a breakthrough unlocking new partnerships