The ESPC Inspire Awards
Thank you to everybody who nominated and voted! Winners will be announced live at ESPC26 in Amsterdam!
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.
Thank you to everybody who nominated and voted in this year’s Awards. Winners will be announced live at ESPC26!
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. Winners will be announced live at ESPC26 in Amsterdam.
Best Community Contributor
Finalists: Duncan Boyne, Karin Szilágyi and João Mendes
Diversity Leader
Finalists: Danielle Moon, Dutch Women in Tech and Sarah Jones
Best Mentor
Finalists: Reza Rad, David Warner and Sara Fennah
Best Open-Source Contributor
Finalists: Reshmee Auckloo, Valentin Mazhar and Adam Wójcik
Best Podcast
Finalists: Office 365 Distilled, Code. Deploy. Go Live. and Polaris Pathways
Rising Star
Finalists: Nello D’Andrea, Edine Olijve-Watkinson and Francisca Peixoto
Best YouTube Channel
Finalists: Vlad Talks Tech, Kaz Demos and Daniel Anderson
Best Sticker Design
Finalists: Gitta Bleijendaal, Olli Juvonen and Patrik Djarfelander
Best M365 Copilot Prompt
Finalists: Adam Bezance, The NHS Foundation Trust Services and Anthony Shaw
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.
