Nominate someone for the 2026 Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize
The Django Software Foundation is accepting nominations through Oct. 15, 2026, for the annual prize that recognizes community members who welcome and support newcomers.
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Nominations open now and close Saturday, October 15, 2026, 23:59 Anywhere on Earth.
The prize is a monetary award intended to help the recipient attend a community event (DjangoCon, PyCon, a sprint).
DSF Board members, Django Fellows, and the Treasurer's assistant are not eligible to receive the prize, but can be acknowledged in the appreciation field.
# What this is
Foundation (DSF) is asking the community to nominate people for the 2026 Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize. The prize honors Malcolm Tredinnick, an early Django core contributor known for technical contributions and for being welcoming to new users and contributors.
# Who the prize recognizes
The award is given annually to a person who demonstrates the characteristics Malcolm modeled: welcoming and supporting newcomers, giving feedback and assistance freely, and helping grow the Django community. The DSF expects the recipient to use the stipend to attend a community event such as DjangoCon, PyCon, or a sprint.
# Important dates and logistics
- Nomination deadline: Saturday, October 15, 2026 at 23:59 Anywhere on Earth (AoE).
- Announcement: results will be announced in late October 2026.
- How to nominate: submit a nomination through the DSF nomination form referenced on the Django weblog post.
# Eligibility rules
- Ineligible to receive the prize: Django Software Foundation board members, Django Fellows, and the Treasurer's assistant.
# What to include in a nomination
The weblog post points to a nomination form. While the post does not list every required field, it explicitly mentions an appreciation field you can use for people who are ineligible. Focus your nomination on concrete examples of how the nominee welcomes newcomers, mentors contributors, and helps the community grow.
# Contacts and questions
If you have questions about the nomination process, the weblog directs nominators to a dedicated forum thread or to contact the DSF Board. The post was authored by Abigail Afi Gbadago and Jeff Triplett.
# Why this matters to the community
The prize is small, targeted support intended to keep active, community-minded contributors engaged and connected with events where they can continue mentoring and supporting others. Sending the recipient to a conference or sprint amplifies the effect of the award by helping them meet people, share knowledge, and recruit or support newcomers in person.
# Quick checklist before you submit
- Confirm the nominee is not a DSF Board member, a Django Fellow, or the Treasurer's assistant if you intend them to be eligible for the stipend.
- Provide concrete examples of how the nominee supports newcomers and helps the community.
# Where this appeared
This call for nominations was published on the official Django weblog on October 1, 2026.
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