# Lifetime Achievement \[FOSS Awards 2026\]

**URL:** <https://forum.fossunited.org/t/lifetime-achievement-foss-awards-2026/8738>\
**Category:** FOSS Awards\
**Created:** [17 August 2026 11:30 UTC](https://forum.fossunited.org/t/lifetime-achievement-foss-awards-2026/8738 "2026-08-17T11:30:17Z")\
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**Author:** ![ansh](https://forum.fossunited.org/user_avatar/forum.fossunited.org/ansh/32/1423_2.png) [@ansh](https://forum.fossunited.org/u/ansh)\
**Post date:** [17 August 2026 11:30 UTC](https://forum.fossunited.org/t/lifetime-achievement-foss-awards-2026/8738/1 "2026-08-17T11:30:17Z")

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Voting for FOSS Awards ends on **September 7th, 2026**. Voting is invite only, please go through [this post](https://forum.fossunited.org/t/foss-awards-at-indiafoss-2026/8009/4) for more information on who can vote (and how).

## Lifetime Achievement award

This award honours an individual whose contributions to the digital commons ecosystem span decades. It recognises a legacy that has shaped the ecosystem for those who came after them.

_Poll ([view on site](https://forum.fossunited.org/t/lifetime-achievement-foss-awards-2026/8738/1))_

The endorsements the above candidates received have been added as replies to this thread. If you’re a nominee, you’re welcome to post a brief endorsement below. Tell the community about your work, projects and more. Replies on this thread are reserved for nominees only.

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