OSAwards

Brief description

OSAwards.EU is an initiative dedicated to celebrating and promoting outstanding contributions to Open Source across Europe. Established by theOSAwards.EU,  European Open Source Academy (EOSA) plays a vital role in recognizing developers, institutions, and organisations that drive impactful, open source practices and make technology accessible to all.

The European Open Source Academy, is envisioned to be a leading institution in advancing Open Source across Europe, and serves as a hub for knowledge, resources, and advocacy. EOSA is dedicated to fostering a development culture where transparency, accessibility, and collaboration are prioritised, ensuring technological advancements benefit society as a whole.

With its oversight, OSAwards.EU shines a spotlight on those setting high standards in code-sharing, collaborative development, and software as well as hardware openness, as Open Source becomes a cornerstone of modern technological advancement.

Our Role

Our team at Trust-IT Services plays a crucial role in organising, coordinating, and promoting the OSawards. We manage the project’s outreach strategy, including engagement with award partners, stakeholders, and a wider audience.

From planning to execution, we ensure that every step of the awards aligns with our mission to elevate Open Source.
This includes managing the application and evaluation processes, ensuring transparency, and engaging the community to amplify the awards’ visibility through digital channels and media partnerships.

Impact

The expected outcomes of OSawards include increased awareness and adoption of Open Source practices, as well as enhanced collaboration across disciplines.

By recognizing pioneering contributions, we aim to foster a culture of open, accessible, and inclusive development.

The awards not only motivate individuals and organisations to prioritise openness and collaboration but also serve as a beacon, attracting more developers to Open Source practices.

Through broad media coverage and community engagement, we anticipate a lasting impact on how technological achievements are shared and recognized in Europe and beyond.

Funding

This project is funded by the European Commission (EC), under the Grant Agreement no. 101189668, underlining its importance in shaping a future of accessible, high-quality technology across Europe.