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Sept. 13, 2025 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
Hello Everyone 👋 It is that time of year again when we recognize someone from our community in memory of our friend Malcolm. Malcolm was an early core contributor to Django and had a huge influence on Django as we know it today. Besides being knowledgeable he was also especially friendly to new users and contributors. He exemplified what it means to be an amazing Open Source contributor. We still miss him to this day. The prize Our prizes page summarizes it nicely: The Malcolm Tredinnick Memo…
Read MoreAug. 30, 2025 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
For August 2025, we welcome Lilian as our DSF member of the month! ⭐ Lilian contributes to the community by writing blog posts, being active in the Django forum and participating in code reviews with the Space Reviewers. Starting as a participant in the first Djangonaut Space session, she progressed to become both a Captain and Session organizer. She has been a DSF member since March 2024. Lilian is looking for new opportunities! You can learn more about Lilian by visiting Lilian's website a…
Read MoreAug. 3, 2025 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
For July 2025, we welcome Jake Howard as our DSF member of the month! ⭐ Jake actively shares his knowledge through blog posts and community talks. He is part of the Security Team Working Group and he created the DEP 14. He has been a DSF member since June 2024. You can learn more about Jake by visiting Jake's website and his GitHub Profile. Let’s spend some time getting to know Jake better! Can you tell us a little about yourself (hobbies, education, etc) I’m Jake. I’m a Senior Systems Enginee…
Read MoreJune 17, 2025 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
For June 2025, we welcome Elena Williams as our DSF member of the month! ⭐ Elena is a dedicated member of the Django community. She is part of the Code of Conduct Working Group and she is a Django Girls organizer in Australia. She has been a DSF member since July 2014. You can learn more about Elena by visiting Elena's website and her GitHub Profile. Let’s spend some time getting to know Elena better! Can you tell us a little about yourself (hobbies, education, etc) My background is that I wa…
Read MoreMay 14, 2025 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
For May 2025, we welcome Simon Charette as our DSF member of the month! ⭐ Simon Charette is a longtime Django contributor and community member. He served on the Django 5.x Steering Council and is part of the Security team and the Triage and Review team. He has been a DSF member since November 2014. You can learn more about Simon by visiting Simon's GitHub Profile. Let’s spend some time getting to know Simon better! Can you tell us a little about yourself (hobbies, education, etc) My name is S…
Read MoreApril 14, 2025 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
For April 2025, we welcome Öykü Gümüş as our DSF member of the month! ⭐ Öykü Gümüş has been Django developer for many years. She has been DjangoCon Europe organizer in 2018 and Django Girls mentor in Istanbul for multiple years. She has been a DSF member since November 2019. You can learn more about Öykü by visiting Öykü's GitHub Profile. Let’s spend some time getting to know Öykü better! Can you tell us a little about yourself (hobbies, education, etc) Hi, I am Öykü, software engineer current…
Read MoreMarch 14, 2025 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
For March 2025, we welcome Cory Zue (@coryzue.com) as our DSF member of the month! ⭐ Cory Zue has been Django developer for many years. He is currently a member of the DSF Social Media Working Group and he has been a DSF member since October 2022. You can learn more about Cory by checking out his website or visiting Cory's GitHub Profile. Let’s spend some time getting to know Cory better! Can you tell us a little about yourself (hobbies, education, etc) I'm a programmer-turned-manager-turned-e…
Read MoreFeb. 11, 2025 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
For February 2025, we welcome Lily Foote (@lilyf) as our DSF member of the month! ⭐ Lily Foote is a contributor to Django core for many years, especially on the ORM. She is currently a member of the Django 6.x Steering Council and she has been a DSF member since March 2021. You can learn more about Lily by visiting her GitHub profile. Let’s spend some time getting to know Lily better! Can you tell us a little about yourself (hobbies, education, etc) My name is Lily Foote and I’ve been contribu…
Read MoreJan. 9, 2025 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
This month marks the start of a new year, and the Django Software Foundation would like to wish you all a very happy new year. New year, new resolutions, but also the start of a new blog post series, with DSF members presented each month through an interview. A great way to learn more about the people behind Django, recognized for their contribution to the DSF mission. For January 2025, we welcome Hiroki Kiyohara (@hirokiky) as our DSF member of the month! ⭐ Hiroki is the creator and a staff me…
Read MoreNov. 24, 2024 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
This year it was hard to decide, and we wanted to also show who else got nominated, because they also deserve recognition, so it took a bit longer than we expected. The Django Software Foundation Board is pleased to announce that the 2024 Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize has been awarded to Rachell Calhoun. Rachell Calhoun is an influential figure within the Django community, well known for being cheerful and always willing to help others. She consistently empowers folks behind the scenes. …
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