The ESPC Inspire Awards

Voting is now open to crown your winners! Voting closes 5th October 2026!

The ESPC Inspire Awards 2026

The ESPC Inspire Awards celebrate the people, content and ideas that make a meaningful impact across the Microsoft 365 and AI community.

From outstanding tutorials, sessions and podcasts to mentorship, innovation and community leadership, the awards shine a spotlight on the individuals and contributions that inspire us all.

Voting is now open until 5 October 2026. Cast your votes and choose your winners!

The Finalists

The ESPC Inspire Awards recognise the people, projects and content that have made a positive impact on our community over the past year. Browse the finalists below and vote for who you think should receive the Award!

Best Community Contributor

Finalists: Duncan Boyne, Karin Szilágyi and João Mendes

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Diversity Leader

Finalists: Danielle Moon, Dutch Women in Tech and Sarah Jones

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Best Mentor

Finalists: Reza Rad, David Warner and Sara Fennah

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Best Open-Source Contributor

Finalists: Reshmee Auckloo, Valentin Mazhar and Adam Wójcik

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Best Podcast

Finalists: Office 365 Distilled, Code. Deploy. Go Live. and Polaris Pathways

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Rising Star

Finalists: Nello D’Andrea, Edine Olijve-Watkinson and Francisca Peixoto

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Best YouTube Channel

Finalists: Vlad Talks Tech, Kaz Demos and Daniel Anderson

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Best Sticker Design

Finalists: Gitta Bleijendaal, Olli Juvonen and Patrik Djarfelander

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Best M365 Copilot Prompt

Finalists: Adam Bezance, The NHS Foundation Trust Services and Anthony Shaw

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Now it’s over to you!

Thanks to your nominations, our judging panel has selected this year’s finalists. Now it’s over to the community to decide who takes home the win.

Voting closes 5 October 2026, with the winners announced at ESPC26 in Amsterdam.

Have your say. Cast your votes now!

On-site Awards

In addition to the above awards, we also have other awards where the winners will be decided on-site at ESPC26!

Best Tutorial

The tutorial that leaves attendees inspired, energised and ready to apply what they learned. The winner is the tutorial with the highest attendee rating from the Tutorial Feedback forms.

Best Session

Some sessions leave a lasting impact – packed with insights, fresh ideas and moments that shift your thinking. The winning session is the top rated ESPC session based on the ESPC Session App ratings.

Best Sponsor Booth

We recognise the sponsor booth that stood out – through great conversations, smart demos or just an unforgettable experience. The winner is voted for by ESPC Attendees.

Best Social Post

We celebrate the social media post that captures the spirit of ESPC – whether insightful, uplifting or just perfectly timed. The winner is decided by our judging panel.