The International Splash Awards 2025 concluded today during DrupalCon Europe in Vienna, celebrating the world’s most outstanding Drupal projects, agencies, and developers. The annual awards recognize excellence in design, innovation, technical achievement, and community impact across a range of categories.
Now in its third edition, the International Splash Awards attracted a record number of submissions from across the globe. A distinguished jury of independent experts in web design, user experience, open source development, and digital strategy evaluated entries across criteria including concept, execution, emotional appeal, accessibility, performance, and social relevance.
Winners & Highlights
Commerce

Winner: BikeAlert B2B Platform by E-sepia Web Innovation
Runner-up: Occhio - Digital Experience Platform for an international design brand by Factorial GmbH

Corporate

Winner: Maggi.de - Successful repositioning by 1xINTERNET GmbH
Runner-up: Relaunching Dole - A global brand dedicated to delivering healthy produce by Factorial GmbH

Design / UX

Winner: Museum für Gestaltung Zürich - Swiss Design Meets Digital Progress by Liip AG
Runner-up: Relaunching Dole - A global brand dedicated to delivering healthy produce by Factorial GmbH

Education & Social / Community

Winner: DAISIE - Digital operation system for TelefonSeelsorge by Factorial GmbH
Runner-up: Setting a New Standard: How Drupal Powers Shanghai American School’s Digital Future by ImageX

Government & Public Services / Healthcare

Winner: Switzerland: Canton of Basel-Stadt - Public information truly centred on its users by Liip AG
Runner-up: Examenblad.nl & Examenbladmbo.nl - College voor Toetsen en Examens by Swis

Non-profit

Winner: World Cancer Day - United by Unique by 1xINTERNET GmbH
Runner-up: DAISIE - Digital operation system for TelefonSeelsorge by Factorial GmbH

Tools / Apps

Winner: mossbo - The Innovative Cloud CMS Ecosystem with AI-Features by drunomics
Runner-up: DrupalFit - A Lightweight AI-Powered Tool for 360° Audits and Continuous Compliance by DrupalFit (OpenSense Labs)

Impact & Community
The International Splash Awards serve not only to honor outstanding work but also to inspire collaboration, share best practices, and elevate the broader Drupal ecosystem. Over time, many awardees have contributed back to the community through open source modules, conference talks, training, and mentorship.
Supporting organizations and sponsors played a key role in making this year’s event possible, offering financial, logistical, and promotional support. Their involvement underscores the importance of recognizing digital excellence in open-source technologies.
Looking Ahead: 2026 & Beyond
With the 2025 edition now behind us, the Splash Awards organizers are already planning for 2026 and beyond. As Drupal evolves and the demands on digital platforms grow ever more complex, the Awards intend to broaden their reach, add new categories (e.g. AI, data privacy, sustainability), and deepen their engagement with designers, developers, and clients globally.
Submissions for International Splash Awards 2026 will be announced in a few months, stay in touch and don’t miss an opportunity to participate in this amazing event.
About International Splash Awards
The International Splash Awards is an independent, global awards program that highlights exceptional Drupal-powered websites, applications, and digital solutions. Its mission is to recognize creativity, technical excellence, and social impact within the Drupal and open-source communities.
For more information about categories, submission guidelines, jury members, and past winners, visit https://splashawards.org/.

Join us THURSDAY, October 16 at 1pm ET / 10am PT, for our regularly scheduled call to chat about all things Drupal and nonprofits. (Convert to your local time zone.)
We don't have anything specific on the agenda this month, so we'll have plenty of time to discuss anything that's on our minds at the intersection of Drupal and nonprofits. Got something specific you want to talk about? Feel free to share ahead of time in our collaborative Google document!
All nonprofit Drupal devs and users, regardless of experience level, are always welcome on this call.
This free call is sponsored by NTEN.org and open to everyone.
Information on joining the meeting can be found in our collaborative Google document.

In June, we set an ambitious goal: to raise 1 million dollars to accelerate the Drupal AI initiative. Today at DrupalCon Vienna, Dries Buytaert announced that we have achieved that goal. Remarkably, it took just five months.
This is by far the single greatest fundraising effort ever seen in the history of Drupal. It positions us well to win the race in AI.
Dries Buytaert

This marks the largest fundraising effort in Drupal’s history, driven by the commitment of our expanding group of AI Makers. The funding model combines financial contributions with a commitment to provide full-time staff who actively contribute to Drupal AI development.
With the addition of six new organisations — Pronovix, Pantheon, OpenSense Labs, Vardot, Foster Interactive, and Esinergia — the total number of Makers now stands at 22. Their involvement was instrumental in reaching the 1 million dollar target.

We met with Dominic De Cooman who leads the fundraising for the Drupal AI Initative to get the inside track on why this funding is so vital and what it will be used for.
Who are the latest Makers, and why is their support so important at this stage?
This support is vital because it enables a dedicated team, guided by increased capacity in management roles, to develop solutions that deliver tangible value for organisations across the Drupal ecosystem.
Why have so many prominent Drupal companies chosen to join in this phase?
Drupal is inherently designed for AI, and organisations are acutely aware of both the opportunities and challenges this presents. Companies are seeking to reinvent themselves as AI-powered agencies and platform providers. The Drupal AI initiative accelerates this transformation. Establishing Drupal as the leading AI-powered CMS is essential for the shared success of the ecosystem.
What was the overarching vision guiding this new round of sponsorship for Drupal AI?
The vision is to establish Drupal as the number one AI-powered CMS globally, while enabling our community and businesses to adapt and thrive in the AI era.
Explain how the funding is split between financial resources and FTE commitments, and why FTEs are critical.

$240,000 is allocated to manage the team, ensuring delivery and accountability.
Six full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members are committed to executing the work.


FTEs are crucial because they provide consistent, focused effort, ensuring progress is sustained for the long term.
What tangible outcomes are expected from this funding in the short to medium term?
The funding will support a professional approach to innovation and product development. An RFP will be announced later this week, inviting Makers to participate and contribute to this work.
How will this funding accelerate AI capabilities within the Drupal ecosystem?
With dedicated resources for innovation and product development, solutions can be delivered faster and with higher quality than would be possible relying solely on volunteer efforts.
How does this funding model support long-term sustainability rather than short-term project boosts?
The six-month commitment ensures sustained access to first-hand information and practical AI “recipes.” By building a library of AI knowledge and tools, we aim to create a flywheel effect, encouraging long-term contribution from the community. Success will depend on how effectively we utilise the funds over the coming months, which is why the RFP process is a critical next step.
How can my agency or organisation join the initiative as a maker?
You can find out all about how to become a maker on our dedicated page.
If you are at DrupalCon Domininque De Cooman would love to meet you. You can also reach him on Drupal Slack.