The dedication of the developers, documentation writers, community
organizers, and volunteers of the free software movement is what has
helped us all live liberation in the years the free software
movement has been active. Just using free software makes you part of
our collective journey to freedom, but some go above and beyond in
their dedication to the free software movement. Now, it's time for us
to show those community members and projects that we appreciate their
vital work.
The deadline for nominations is November 30th at 23:59 (11:59 PM)
AoE (Anywhere on Earth).
Each year, the Free Software Foundation (FSF) hands out the Free
Software Awards as a formal expression of the community's
appreciation to these individuals and organizations. These awards are
given out each year at LibrePlanet, our conference for free
software community activists, domain experts, and people seeking their
own solutions to problems like user-abusive antifeatures and bulk
government surveillance. The Free Software Awards let these people and
projects know that their work is deeply appreciated, and that they
play a vital role in bringing this global movement toward its goals.
Maybe you've been inspired by the work of a particular member of the
free software community, or have been impressed by the great strides
made by a project that incorporates free software into their platform
for social change. We invite you to take a moment to acknowledge each
of them by nominating them for an award in one of three categories:
Don't assume that someone else will nominate them -- too often,
everyone assuming someone else will express the appreciation means
that it never happens. Additionally, the more nominations an
organization or person receives, the more it will make an impression
on the award committee. Taking initiative and speaking up for the
community are important parts of free software, we urge you to make
your voice heard.
Award for the Advancement of Free Software
The FSF Award for the Advancement of Free Software is presented
annually to a single individual who has made a great contribution to
the progress and advancement of free software, through activities that
are in accord with the spirit of the community. Previous award winners
are listed on the FSF Web site.
The FSF Award for Projects of Social Benefit is presented to an
organization or team responsible for applying the principles of the
free software movement to a project that intentionally and
significantly benefits society in other aspects of life. Previous
award winners are listed on the FSF Web site.
Award for Outstanding New Free Software Contributor
The Award for Outstanding New Free Software Contributor is presented
annually to an individual newcomer to the community who has
demonstrated an outstanding dedication to software freedom. The award
recipient must have made their first significant free software-related
contributions in 2021, and show a pattern of ongoing activity. Their
contributions may have included things like: empowering the community
by organizing local meetups, software development, becoming involved
in the strategic or logistical planning of a project, working on
documentation, or helping to make improvements in the environment to
attract and keep contributors. Previous award winners are listed on
the FSF Web site.
We hope that by drawing attention to those individuals and
projects that have helped the free software movement take
significant steps forward, we'll be able to inspire both new and
existing community members to incorporate free software into
their daily lives and "live liberation." Please take the time to
show them that you appreciate them by nominating them today --
and we'll see you at LibrePlanet!
