The World Teleport Association (WTA) has opened the nominations for the 2026 Teleport Awards for Excellence.
WTA’s Teleport Awards have been presented annually since 1995 to companies and individuals who have dramatically demonstrated excellence in the field of teleport operations, development and technology. Nominations for the 2026 Teleport Awards for Excellence must be submitted to WTA by January 31, 2026.
The Teleport Awards continue to spotlight the innovation and adaptability that define this industry,” said Executive Director, Randall Barney. “As the ground segment evolves to support multi-orbit, multi-band operations, cloud integration, and expanding global data demands, our members continue to raise the bar for what excellence looks like. These awards honor the organizations and leaders shaping the next generation of connectivity from the ground up.”
Nominations are now being accepted for:
- Independent Teleport Operator of the Year
Awarded to an outstanding operator of a commercial communications hub that uses a combination of satellite, fiber and terrestrial wireless to provide value-added services to customers in broadcasting, enterprise, carrier or government markets.
- Hybrid Teleport Operator of the Year
Awarded to a satellite operator who leverages their ground segment to provide value-added services to customers in broadcasting, enterprise, carrier or government markets.
- Teleport Technology of the Year
Awarded to an organization whose technology has contributed to the business and operational success of teleports through lower costs, increased efficiency, new capabilities or access to new markets.
In addition to the Independent Teleport Operator of the Year, Hybrid Operator of the Year and the Teleport Technology of the Year, WTA will also present an award for the Teleport Executive of the Year, to be selected by an awards committee of the association.
The 2026 Teleport Awards will be presented at a luncheon ceremony for invited guests at the SATELLITE 2026 conference in Washington, DC.
Submitting a Nomination
Nominations may be submitted using the PDF electronic forms available on the WTA website at this direct link or be either emailed or printed and submitted in hard copy. Nominations may also be submitted by filling out an online version of the forms.
In addition, nominees are welcome to supply accompanying materials in support of their nomination, as described on the WTA’s Teleport Awards Criteria page.