Nominations are open for round two of Geovation’s Geospatial Innovation Awards, which aim to showcase the best in geospatial innovation and the impact it has on people, places and planet.
Geovation is the open innovation hub of the United Kingdom’s Ordnance Survey.
The 2024 awards, which are open to international entries, will build on the success of the inaugural awards held in 2023, which saw nearly 100 entries received from 26 countries.
“Geospatial innovation is shaping the world around us. I was incredibly impressed by the range of international nominations at the first awards — a testament to both large- and small-scale innovation and a clear demonstration of the positive impact that geospatial data and technology is having on our world,” said David Henderson, Chief Geospatial Officer for Ordnance Survey.
“At Ordnance Survey, it’s essential to stay at the forefront of innovation, yet we grow collectively in strength by collaborating and being inspired by the work of others. I can’t wait to see how the future of our industry is shaping up through this year’s awards.”
The 2024 award categories are:
- Cities of the future: showcasing the solutions that will help build the cities and communities of tomorrow.
- Nature and environment: rewarding development that helps preserve and protect the environment.
- Protection of life: highlighting solutions that improve the safety and security of people, communities and countries.
- Contribution to diversity: recognising efforts in broadening diversity in the geospatial innovation sector.
- Scottish geospatial technology: recognising Scottish projects and tech innovations that generate outstanding results from using geospatial solutions.
Organisations of any size, from start-ups to larger companies, which are working on specific projects in the geospatial sector, are eligible to nominate. Individuals can also nominate themselves, their company or someone they think deserves to be recognised.
There is no cost to enter, and nominations will be open until 15 April 2024 (UK time). The awards ceremony will take place in person and online on 13 June 2024.
Entries will be judged by an independent judging panel composed of experts from across the geospatial sector.
