Hi All
I was fortunate to receive one of these in 2026 and would great to see more open (science) hardware nominations! Deadline 1 Nov 2026 if you can think of anyone who would be a great fit for the categories below!
Jenny
Main Prizes:
- Prize for Excellence in Open Source Software - Recognising outstanding impact in open source software development, technical leadership, and sustained excellence over at least ten years.
Special Recognitions:
- Business and Impact - Honouring individuals who have demonstrated excellence in open source innovation, commericalisation, and impact.
- Outstanding Achievement in Advocacy and Awareness - Honouring individuals advancing open source policy impact, recognition, and awareness.
- Outstanding Achievement in Skills and Education - Honouring individuals who have pioneered educational projects or initiatives advancing open source skills, education, and knowledge.
- Outstanding Achievement in Community Impact - Honouring communities that embody collaborative innovation and sustainability and which have made a demonstratable positive impact on the open source ecosystem or in advancing the interests of open source collaboration and innovation.