DrupalSouth Wellington 2026
The 2026 DrupalSouth Splash Awards are back and bigger than ever, taking centre stage at DrupalSouth Wellington. Celebrating the very best in Drupal across Australia and New Zealand, the Splash Awards recognise standout digital experiences, technical innovation, and projects that push the platform forward. Alongside them, the Ironstar Community Awards shine a spotlight on the people who power our community through leadership, contribution, advocacy, and generosity. Judged by an independent panel of experts, these awards honour the makers, movers, and game changers shaping the future of Drupal in our region.
Ironstar Community Recognition Award Winners
🏆 DrupalSouth would like to congratulate the winner of the Ironstar Community Hall of Fame Award!
THE WINNER IS… 🥁
Lee Rowlands - drupal.org/u/larowlan
🏆 DrupalSouth would like to congratulate the winners of the Ironstar Community People's Choice Award!
THE WINNERS ARE... 🥁
Adam Bramley - drupal.org/u/acbramley
Nicole Ritchie - drupal.org/u/nicoleritchie
Unifying Cancer Australia’s Websites through a GovCMS Consolidation
https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/
PreviousNext and PaperMoose
Drupal support in OSV Scanner
https://github.com/DrupalSecurityTeam/drupal-advisory-database
Ackama
A new front door to digital government: Reimagining GovCMS.gov.au
https://www.govcms.gov.au
Salsa Digital
From pilot to an organisation: Medical Device Single Audit Program
https://www.mdsap.global/
Morpht
Kids’ Corner: A safe, accessible digital Drupal experience for children navigating Australian family law.
https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au/kids
Salsa Digital
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority: Reef Knowledge System
https://reefknowledgesystem.gbrmpa.gov.au/
Morpht
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority: Reef Guardian School
https://www.reefed.edu.au/
Morpht
Teaching Drupal intelligence: Context engineering for AI-driven experiences
https://www.drupal.org/project/ai_context
Salsa Digital
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority: Reef Knowledge System
https://reefknowledgesystem.gbrmpa.gov.au/
Morpht
Walsh Bay Arts Precinct: Showcasing Sydney's vibrant performing arts
https://www.walshbayartsprecinct.nsw.gov.au/
PreviousNext
Building a future-ready digital home for the Indigenous Land and Sea Council
https://www.ilsc.gov.au/
Jude Digital / Kirra Services
From pilot to an organisation: Medical Device Single Audit Program
https://www.mdsap.global/
Morpht
Kids’ Corner: A safe, accessible digital Drupal experience for children navigating Australian family law.
https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au/kids
Salsa Digital
City of Boroondara integrated design system
https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au
City of Boroondara
OpenApi integrations for Drupal: Scalar API rendering and Google Apigee improvements
https://www.drupal.org/project/scalar
Tomato Elephant Studio
Pushing the boat out: a premium experience for Yachting NZ
https://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/
Sparks Interactive
Ironstar Community Recognition People's Choice Award
🏆 The nominees who have made the most impact (2024/5 year) are:
🌟 Adam Bramley
🌟 Alex Matthews
🌟 Nicole Ritchie
🌟 (Pending acceptance)
Timeline
Jan 13 - Submissions open
Mar 27 - Submissions close
Apr 17 - Community recognition submissions close
Apr 17 - Judging period ends
Apr 30 - Ironstar Community Recognition People's Choice Award voting
May 13 - Award Ceremony & winner announcements during DrupalSouth Wellington 2026