The « Open Source Actors » contest: European Award in association with APELL
The 2024 awardees
About the contest
The « Open Source Actors » Award honors companies, entrepreneurs, projects, and associations that actively contribute to the growth of Free and Open Source Software.
- Organized in the framework of the « Open Source Experience » conference in Paris.
- It serves as a catalyst for promoting the open source sector: the award highlights entrepreneurial achievements and the exceptional careers of individuals, both men and women, who drive innovation in this field.
- Finally, it is a communication and awareness-raising tool: the award concerns people, as well as companies and community projects.
Who can apply?
- The « Europe/ APELL » category has been designed for organisations headquartered outside France and in Europe.
- Any organization or project can apply. Non-CNLL organizations are accepted. The competition’s theme is software; hardware is not included.
- Only one application per candidate will be considered. Winners from the previous round are not eligible to reapply.
The different price categories
AWARDS
Six « Open Source Actors » awards are distributed each year in the following categories: the European Award in collaboration with APELL, the best collaboration between public and private sector, the Business Development Award, the Best Open Source Strategy Award, the Open and Edthical Digital Award, and the Jury’s Special Award.
This page is focusing one the European Award, for information about the other prices please go back to the home page.
Prix de la collaboration public-privé
Ce prix vise à récompenser les administrations qui incitent leurs services à renforcer l’utilisation de logiciels libres et qui s’appuient sur l’écosystème open source
Prix européen en collaboration avec l’Apell
Ce prix vise à récompenser des entreprises dont le siège social se situe en Europe mais hors de France
Prix du développement commercial
Ce prix vise à récompenser une réussite économique se basant sur le logiciel libre
Prix de la meilleure stratégie
open source
Ce prix est décerné à l’entreprise ayant mis en oeuvre et démontré une réelle stratégie open source dans son modèle de développement.
Prix pour un numérique
ouvert et éthique
Ce prix vise à récompenser les entreprises intégrant dans leur culture des valeurs, telles que l’ouverture, la transparence, le respect, etc
Prix spécial du jury
Le prix spécial du jury vous laisse le champ libre pour présenter votre projet
How to apply to the European Award in association with APELL ?
Please send an email to contact@lesacteursdulibre.com par email specifying your name and the subject of the application. Then simply download here the [application form] and start writing your application.
Your completed application form should be sent back to the same address by October 10, 2025.
