Nominate a community member for the Julie Allinson Award
Heather Greer Klein
The Award Selection Committee invites you to nominate a Samvera Community member for the 2026 Julie Allinson Award.
Use our easy nomination form to submit your nomination by Tuesday, September 1st, 2026.
The purpose of this award is to recognize an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the Samvera Community. The award honors the late Julie Allinson, a beloved Samvera Community member who was an incredible mentor, teacher, contributor, and friend.
Scope
Individuals nominated should have made a demonstrable impact on the Community in the past 12 months, in any of the following ways:
Outstanding support of individuals in the Samvera Community through mentoring or teaching;
Meeting Community challenges through technical creativity;
Fostering inclusivity and a welcoming Community;
Championing Community contribution to meet shared challenges.
Committee Members for 2026
Chris Awre, University of Hull
Julie Hardesty, Indiana University
Jessica McMillen, West Virginia University
Members of the Award Selection Committee, previous awardees, and the Community Manager are ineligible for award nomination. Self-nominees are allowed.
Nomination Process
Use our easy nomination form to submit your nomination by Tuesday, September 1st, 2026.