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Nominations Open for the 2026 Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize
Key points
- Nominations are open for the 2026 Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize.
- The prize honors contributions to the Django community.
- Recipients exemplify welcoming newcomers and providing feedback.
- Nominations close on October 15th, 2026.
Call for Nominations
The Django Software Foundation (DSF) has announced that nominations are now open for the 2026 Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize. This annual award seeks to recognize individuals within the Django community who embody the spirit of Malcolm Tredinnick's work.
About Malcolm Tredinnick
Malcolm Tredinnick was an early core contributor to Django, significantly influencing its development. He was known for his knowledge and his welcoming, supportive attitude towards new users and contributors, exemplifying an ideal open-source contributor.
Prize Criteria and Purpose
The Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize is a monetary award given to someone who welcomes, supports, and nurtures newcomers, freely provides feedback and assistance, and helps grow the community. The stipend is intended to help the recipient travel to community events such as DjangoCon, PyCon, or sprints, continuing Tredinnick's legacy of community engagement.
Nomination Process and Eligibility
Nominations can be submitted via a dedicated form. The deadline for nominations is Saturday, October 15th, 2026, at 23:59 Anywhere on Earth. Results will be announced in late October. Django Software Foundation board members, Django Fellows, and the Treasurer’s assistant are not eligible to receive the prize.
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The Django Software Foundation has opened nominations for the 2026 Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize, which recognizes individuals who exemplify community support and mentorship within the Django ecosystem. This award aims to honor Malcolm Tredinnick's contributions as an early Django core contributor and his friendly approach to new users, encouraging recipients to attend community events.