I’m thinking about awards to give away to the Elixir community at ElixirConf. Here’s what I’ve come up with so far but I’d love some input. All this is “ideation”

Awards are physical and attendees would need to be present at ElixirConf so they can receive it!

I think I’ll have a voting webapp for folks to nominate and vote to support the process.

Also, no promises on this!

Couple of rules:

1. No José or Chris McCord winners
2. one vote per person (no cheating!)

Again, I’m looking for ideas on categories and/or the process of voting. Shipping these awards would be kinda expensive, especially worldwide, so I’ll lean towards ideas where ElixirConf folks can receive them, but I acknowledge that folks that can’t come physically definitely deserve some of these awards so I’m open to ideas.

1. Project of the Year - Most innovative, impactful, or well-executed project during the year

2. Developer of the Year - Who has significantly advanced the community through their contributions, mentorship, or community involvement.

3. Best Hex Package - Most valuable, well-maintained, or widely used Elixir package

4. Innovator Award - Pioneer of new approaches or techniques.

5. Community Builder/Mentor Award - The individual that has fostered a strong and supported Elixir community

6. Rising Star Award - A promising newcomer to the Elixir community who has demonstrated exceptional potential

7. Best ElixirConf 2024 talk - This would have to be voted upon on the last day of the conference, so logistically a little difficult to pull off fairly but we could do it I think!

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