The Hazels
Celebrating creativity, innovation, and collaboration across disciplines
through the CREATES© framework.
Capacity Building, Collaboration, Communication, Construction, Coding, Crafts
Shaping the future of the UK space industry, developing capabilities and capacity through established and emerging crafts, collaborative practices, problem solving, communication and broader skills development.
Nomination Criteria
- •Collaboration - Outstanding teamwork within the UK space industry, alongside the wider industries and communities that the UK space industry supports and benefits
- •Communication - Effective and engaging communication that enhances public or professional understanding of the UK space industry and its work
- •Capacity Building - Employers or organisations creating new entrant opportunities through creating new-entry and career progression pathways, that improve engagement, accessibility, and diversity
- •Coding - Innovative use of software engineering, or digital tools in space-related contexts
- •Crafts - Use of traditional and or contemporary craft-based skills to support, enhance, or inspire space related activity
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Regeneration, Regulation, Risk, Realisation
Advancing responsible regulation, risk management, regeneration and the foundational research and evidence required to realise these aims, safely, securely and responsibly. Encourages using the seemingly limitless opportunities of space to revitalise communities and environments.
Nomination Criteria
- •Regeneration - Community and environmental renewal using space technologies and ideas to breathe new life into our towns, cities, and natural environments
- •Regulation - Shaping space, policy, principles, and legal frameworks to create rules and guidance which ensure space is explored and used safely, responsibly, and for the benefit of all
- •Risk - Honours intelligent, inclusive and innovative approaches to managing the risks, rewards and uncertainties of working beyond Earth
- •Realisation - Recognises the delivery of space projects and programmes that turn ambition into achievement
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Engineering, Ecosystems, Energy
Recognises responsible engineering innovation, renewable resources and environmentally aware solutions that strengthen infrastructure, support our sovereign capability and protects the planet's natural systems.
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- •Engineering - Advances in engineering design, systems, or infrastructure and engineering process and approach
- •Ecosystems - Efforts to restore, regenerate, or to protect ecosystems through space-enabled solutions
- •Energy - Development or application of renewable energy technologies for space and space-related industries
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Arts, Applied Data, Applied Maths, AI
Celebrates the fusion of art and science to inspire participation, inclusion and creativity across the space sector. Recognises artistic endeavour and applied impact.
Nomination Criteria
- •Arts - Space-inspired artistic works, design or cultural expression that informs and inspires
- •Applied Data - Downstream applications that demonstrate innovative and impactful use of space-derived data to address real-world challenges
- •Applied Mathematics - Mathematical or modelling approaches that advance our understanding, improves performance or supports space missions
- •AI - Driven tools, techniques or systems that enhances the efficiency or effectiveness of the workforce capability within the UK space sector
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Technology, Textiles, Trades, Transdisciplinary Solutions
Recognises new ideas, options and breakthroughs in hardware, software technology, robotics, smart textiles and materials innovation, with a focus on cross-disciplinary solutions which will strengthen the UK's ability to innovate and diversify its space economy.
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- •Technology - Development of space-relevant hardware, software, or robotics
- •Textiles - Innovations in smart textiles or advanced materials for space relevant context and developments
- •Trades - Precision bricklayers, plasters, electricians, HVAC and more
- •Transdisciplinary Solutions - Interdisciplinary methods and solutions that are applied effectively within the UK Space Industry to improve space effectiveness
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Experimentation, Expression & Play
Encourages imagination, experimentation, creative expression and play, to enhance space innovation and space outreach to encourage and engage underrepresented groups and communities. This category encourages curiosity, directly supporting the National Space Strategy ambition to inspire the entire nation.
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- •Experimentation - Experimental methods in maths, science, or the arts that open new possibilities in space-based possibilities and practices
- •Expression - The use of music, movement and/or art to engage audiences with space and the work of the UK space industry
- •Play - Playful and engaging initiatives that foster curiosity, imagination and joy, by recognising inspiring and inclusive activities that drive the UK space industry forward
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Science, Security, Sustainability, Support Services, Standout Project or Programme Leader
Rewards scientific excellence, systemic and solutions-based thinking and safe and secure practices that advance our knowledge and understanding and delivers meaningful improvements and innovations. It rewards scientific exploration and discovery and helps to secure the UK's position as a science and technology-based superpower. Also celebrates all the support staff that the UK Space industry depends on to operate efficiently, effectively and with impact.
Nomination Criteria
- •Science - Awards significant contributions to our scientific understanding and applications in space-relevant domains
- •Security - Space-related practice that promotes the safety and security of individuals, communities and the planet now and in the future
- •Sustainability - Recognises initiatives that reduce environmental impacts of space activities and embeds sustainability in research, practice, or industry
- •Support Services - Any support staff or technicians that support the UK Space Industry, e.g. Hospitality, catering, logistics, cleaners, maintenance staff and more
- •Standout Project Leader - Recognises exceptional leadership in the delivery of complex space projects that advances the UK's space capabilities
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Judging Criteria
The Judges will be looking for:
Integrity
An awareness of both the potential and responsibilities of space-related activities, endeavour, and exploration.
Ingenuity
Evidence of creativity and collaboration to develop ideas and devise improvements and solutions.
Impact
Significant understanding of how people's skills and voices can develop, deliver, applied, and amplified effectively, with shared benefits for people and the planet.
Novelty
Fresh approaches, ideas, techniques, and solutions, including new ways to optimise existing skills and practices.
Audacity
Boldness in vision and execution.
Legacy
Inspiration, influence, and positive outcomes for future generations.
About The Hazels
Supporting the growth of the UK economy by inspiring future talent and supporting communities. Celebrating creativity, innovation, and collaboration through the CREATES© framework.
Nominations Open
Monday 19th January 2026
Entry Fee
£25 (concessions available)