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Nextcloud Awards 2026<\/h1>\n

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Shaping the future of digital independence<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1743580008007{margin-bottom: 2rem !important;}” el_class=”page-subtitle centerMobile”]Digital sovereignty matters – more than ever. With growing concerns about the resiliancy of centralized IT infrastructure and data privacy it\u2019s time to recognize those who make a real difference in pushing forward digital sovereignty.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn use_svg_icon=”yes” title=”Submit a nomination” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-pen-to-square” css=”.vc_custom_1770020643939{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}” aria_popup=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:%23nominate_form|title:Submit%20a%20nomination” el_class=”btn-white open-popup-link” svg_icon_id=”345748″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”301480″ img_size=”” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1744715622677{margin-bottom: 11px !important;}” el_class=”nc-sep-logo awards-logo hidden”][vc_single_image image=”304028″ img_size=”” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1744715645882{margin-bottom: 11px !important;}” el_class=”nc-sep-logo awards-logo”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_class=”nc_default_section”][vc_row gap=”20″ content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”371375″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” css=”” el_class=”imageRoundShadow” link=”https:\/\/nextcloud.com\/blog\/nextcloud-awards-2025\/”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

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What are the Nextcloud Awards<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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With the Nextcloud Awards, which will be presented at the Nextcloud Summit 2026<\/strong><\/a>, we want to highlight people, organizations, and projects that are actively working towards a future where users – not corporations – control their data.<\/p>\n

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Your turn<\/p>\n

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Nominate a changemaker<\/h2>\n

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Do you know someone who is making a real impact in digital sovereignty? Whether it’s an open-source project, an advocacy initiative, or an innovative self-hosting solution – this is your chance to recognize their work.<\/p>\n

This year, the Nextcloud Award will be presented in two categories:<\/p>\n

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Implementation Role Model<\/h4>

Nextcloud award for digital self determination<\/h5>
This award is for the doers. The ones who turn political ideals into working infrastructure. It honors people and institutions who don\u2019t just talk about independence from Big Tech \u2013 but build it.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s a public administration switching to open source, a school creating self-hosted learning tools, or a civil society project that refuses to compromise on privacy: this category highlights individuals or organizations who lead by example and show that sovereignty can be implemented \u2013 through bold decisions, long-term strategies and a clear commitment to open source. It honors those who turn digital sovereignty into action. An award for pioneers who lead by example and shape a more sovereign digital future.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

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Digital Sovereignty Awareness Award<\/h4>

For those who defend values and create visibility in the face of uncertainty<\/h5>
This award highlights those who defend privacy, promote resilience, and raise awareness about digital sovereignty in challenging times. Whether through advocacy, education, journalism, or public policy \u2013 this category recognizes the power of voice, values, and visibility in a shifting global landscape. In times of geopolitical uncertainty, this award honors those who advocate for resilient digital infrastructure and sovereign decision-making \u2013 not only by informing and educating, but by taking a stand, shaping discourse, and contributing to political and institutional change. Whether through policy, journalism, education or foundation work: this category celebrates organizations or individuals who move the idea of digital sovereignty to public attention.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1742562244064{margin-top: 3rem !important;margin-bottom: 3rem !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n
How it works<\/h5>\n

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Form submit<\/h4>
Fill out the nomination form below to nominate a person or organizaition. Self-nominations are possible.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]
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Review<\/h4>
Our expert jury will review the submissions. All finalists will be notified until end of April.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]
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Announcement<\/h4>
Winners will be announced at the Nextcloud Summit in Munich.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\t
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Submit a nomination<\/h3>\n