Vote for the best open source project in public administrations in the EU

Out of 92 submissions from 20 countries, 22 solutions and initiatives have been selected for the next stage of the competition. The jury will decide on the six finalists for the EU Public Sector Open Source Achievement Award, based on:

• the goals they aim to achieve & challenges they are trying to overcome
• contribution towards furthering democracy, transparency and active participation of citizens in creating digital infrastructures to provide better service to citizens
• the impact on their communities
• effective usage of public resources
• exceptional response to solving problems.

OSOR Community Award

While the jury is deciding on the finalists, everyone can take part in choosing the winner of OSOR Community Award. All shortlisted projects are published on OSOR pages. Pick your favourite, and join OSOR community on Joinup to cast your vote.

OSOR turns 15

The winners will be awarded during the conference OSOR turns 15: From pioneering to mainstreaming open technologies in public services that will take place in Brussels on 21 November.

Open Source Observatory (OSOR) is an EU founded observatory that provides free open source software (FOSS) expertise and information as well as serves as middle-ground to connect European public administrations with other relevant stakeholders.

If you are interested in open source and would like to take part in the conference, register on OSOR turns 15 website.