17 August 2026.
The Joomla! Project today marked the 21st Birthday of the Joomla! CMS by launching The J!Awards.
The J!Awards is a "new awards program created to celebrate the people, projects, and tools that make Joomla what it is".
And announced that "nominations open today, with this year's winners to be announced live at Joomla World Conference (JWC) in Potsdam, near Berlin, Germany, taking place 16–18 October 2026."
Source: Joomla! Project Press Release.
Who can participate?
"The J!Awards are open to everyone: site owners, developers, designers, writers, agencies, hosting customers, and casual users alike.
You don't need to be a longtime contributor, hold any official role, or be active on the forums to nominate or vote.
Using Joomla is your all-access pass."
Read more: Joomla! Launches inaugural J!Awards to mark 21 Years of Joomla! CMS
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