International Splash Awards Spotlight Excellence in Drupal Innovation at DrupalCon Vienna 2025

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Wed, 15/10/2025 - 03:44
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Wed, 15/10/2025 - 03:44

The International Splash Awards 2025 concluded today during DrupalCon Europe in Vienna, celebrating the world’s most outstanding Drupal projects, agencies, and developers. The annual awards recognize excellence in design, innovation, technical achievement, and community impact across a range of categories.

Now in its third edition, the International Splash Awards attracted a record number of submissions from across the globe. A distinguished jury of independent experts in web design, user experience, open source development, and digital strategy evaluated entries across criteria including concept, execution, emotional appeal, accessibility, performance, and social relevance.

Winners & Highlights

Commerce

  • Winner: BikeAlert B2B Platform by E-sepia Web Innovation
  • Runner-up: Occhio - Digital Experience Platform for an international design brand by Factorial GmbH

Corporate

  • Winner: Maggi.de - Successful repositioning by 1xINTERNET GmbH
  • Runner-up: Relaunching Dole - A global brand dedicated to delivering healthy produce by Factorial GmbH

Design / UX

  • Winner: Museum für Gestaltung Zürich - Swiss Design Meets Digital Progress by Liip AG
  • Runner-up: Relaunching Dole - A global brand dedicated to delivering healthy produce by Factorial GmbH

Education & Social / Community

  • Winner: DAISIE - Digital operation system for TelefonSeelsorge by Factorial GmbH
  • Runner-up: Setting a New Standard: How Drupal Powers Shanghai American School’s Digital Future by ImageX

Government & Public Services / Healthcare

  • Winner: Switzerland: Canton of Basel-Stadt - Public information truly centred on its users by Liip AG
  • Runner-up: Examenblad.nl & Examenbladmbo.nl - College voor Toetsen en Examens by Swis

Non-profit

  • Winner: World Cancer Day - United by Unique by 1xINTERNET GmbH
  • Runner-up: DAISIE - Digital operation system for TelefonSeelsorge by Factorial GmbH

Tools / Apps

  • Winner: mossbo - The Innovative Cloud CMS Ecosystem with AI-Features by drunomics
  • Runner-up: DrupalFit - A Lightweight AI-Powered Tool for 360° Audits and Continuous Compliance by DrupalFit (OpenSense Labs)

Impact & Community

The International Splash Awards serve not only to honor outstanding work but also to inspire collaboration, share best practices, and elevate the broader Drupal ecosystem. Over time, many awardees have contributed back to the community through open source modules, conference talks, training, and mentorship.

Supporting organizations and sponsors played a key role in making this year’s event possible, offering financial, logistical, and promotional support. Their involvement underscores the importance of recognizing digital excellence in open-source technologies.

Looking Ahead: 2026 & Beyond

With the 2025 edition now behind us, the Splash Awards organizers are already planning for 2026 and beyond. As Drupal evolves and the demands on digital platforms grow ever more complex, the Awards intend to broaden their reach, add new categories (e.g. AI, data privacy, sustainability), and deepen their engagement with designers, developers, and clients globally.

Submissions for International Splash Awards 2026 will be announced in a few months, stay in touch and don’t miss an opportunity to participate in this amazing event.

About International Splash Awards

The International Splash Awards is an independent, global awards program that highlights exceptional Drupal-powered websites, applications, and digital solutions. Its mission is to recognize creativity, technical excellence, and social impact within the Drupal and open-source communities.

For more information about categories, submission guidelines, jury members, and past winners, visit https://splashawards.org/.