The Orion Innovation Award acknowledges and celebrates outstanding individuals or teams for their remarkable contributions and impactful advancements in the realm of astronomical research.

Eligibility:

• Exceptional Contributions: Individuals or teams showcasing outstanding and impactful achievements in astronomical research.
• Innovative Discoveries: Demonstrated initiatives contributing significantly to the understanding or exploration of celestial phenomena.
• Qualifications: Open to contributors significantly impacting the field of astronomy through innovative research.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Significance and impact of the research contributions on advancing astronomical knowledge or exploration.
• Uniqueness and innovation demonstrated by the research initiatives or discoveries within the field of astronomy.
• Potential for continued implications or advancements resulting from the contributions to astronomical research.

Submission Guidelines:

• Comprehensive overview highlighting the research contributions, methodologies, and their impact on advancing astronomical knowledge or exploration.
• Evidence showcasing the uniqueness and impact of the research initiatives or discoveries within the realm of astronomy.
• Testimonials or endorsements emphasizing the value and significance of the contributions to astronomical research.

Recognition:
Recipients receive recognition for their outstanding contributions, inspiring further advancements and innovations in the field of astronomy.

Community Impact:
The award underscores the importance of pioneering contributions, encouraging and inspiring individuals or teams to push the boundaries of astronomical research.

Biography and Abstract:

• Biography: An overview of the contributors’ journey and the significance of their contributions to astronomical research.
• Abstract: A concise summary highlighting the impactful research contributions and their significance in the field of astronomy.

Supporting Files:

• Research Documentation: Detailed documentation outlining the research methodologies, discoveries, and their impact on advancing astronomical knowledge or exploration.
• Impact Studies: Evidence illustrating the impact and significance of the research contributions within the realm of astronomy.
• Endorsements or Testimonials: Statements from experts or peers affirming the significance and value of the research contributions to astronomy.