Written by: Pernille Stausbøll
Each year, the Umbraco Awards highlight the very best projects built on our platform. From beautifully designed websites to groundbreaking uses of AI and commerce, these nominees represent the diversity and strength of what can be accomplished with Umbraco.
The winners will be revealed live at Codegarden 2025 - but until then, let’s shine a spotlight on the outstanding work of this year’s finalists.
This category honors sites that harness the strengths of Umbraco Cloud - scalability, performance, and ease of deployment.
Nominees:
PicoPublish for Danish Agro
A large-scale multisite solution combining structure and flexibility for a leading agricultural cooperative.
Bonsai Media Group - for Regulator Marine
A beautifully designed marine industry site with a smart configurator and polished UX - fully powered by Cloud.
Dotcraft - for Renault UK
An enterprise-ready commerce experience that delivers measurable results and future scalability.
Recognizing projects that push technical boundaries, introduce new ideas, and redefine what’s possible with Umbraco.
Nominees:
Increo - for Lomundal Oslo AS
A digital renovation hub that simplifies project management and turns offline workflows into elegant online solutions.
Site Point GmbH - for PWA and Data-Control for a 5G Smart City Project
Cutting-edge technology in action - a smart city project that integrates real-time data and responsive experiences.
Perplex Digital - for Elize: AI-powered customer experience
A seamless blend of Umbraco, AI, HubSpot, and personalization tools - all working together to improve engagement.
Celebrating projects that go the extra mile for editors - making content creation faster, easier, and fun to work with.
Nominees:
FYIN LLC - for Cielo Talent
Offers structured flexibility with a design system that protects brand identity while empowering editors.
ALCM Design - Event Display Builder for Balloon Clouds
Delivers custom image editing and category-based storytelling within the CMS - creative and highly interactive.
Ecreo - for Dansani
A showcase of live preview, multilingual support, and integrations that make complex editing feel effortless.
Design meets usability in these nominees - with exceptional visual identity, UX flow, and clarity across all touchpoints.
Nominees:
DEPT® - A new digital presence for ARTIS
Blends three content areas into a cohesive site that feels like a visit to the zoo itself - elegant and accessible.
Cantarus - for British Army: A Digital Transformation
A dynamic user experience with creative navigation and well-structured content tailored to a diverse audience.
Cab Engine - for von Hagens Plastination
Visually arresting and bold, this project captures science and art in a captivating digital format.
These projects illustrate how Umbraco Commerce can drive meaningful results - from B2C retail to public infrastructure.
Nominees:
Speak B.V. - for Isolatiehandel.nl
A robust ecommerce platform with advanced features like ERP sync, reordering tools, and product comparison.
TSD - for Bond Jewellery
Elegant front-end meets deep functionality - including a live diamond exchange feed for real-time updates.
Perplex Digital - for HTM.nl
A smart and integrated ticketing and travel solution, simplifying complexity into a user-first shopping experience.
Honoring Umbraco partners that deliver holistic, high-quality digital experiences and real business value.
Nominees:
Perplex Digital - for Elize
Combining AI, marketing automation, and CMS workflows into a central engagement engine.
Ecreo - for Dansani
Seamlessly integrates commerce, DAM, and multilingual content in a streamlined editorial environment.
Bonsai Media Group - for Regulator Marine
A high-impact, visually rich Cloud-powered site that exemplifies strategic digital transformation.
A category reserved for standout entries that don’t quite fit the box — but absolutely deserve recognition.
Nominees:
Durable Digital - for Recollection: A Civil Rights Legal Archive
A deeply meaningful project that transforms historical archives into a searchable, accessible experience.
Dotcraft - for Renault UK
A modern, data-driven commerce solution that stands out for its measurable success and speed to market.
TSD - for Bond Jewellery
A technically ambitious commerce implementation that balances beauty, usability, and powerful integrations.
The Umbraco community never ceases to amaze with creative, valuable packages. These shortlisted packages demonstrate both practical utility and technical craftsmanship:
Shortlisted Packages (in alphabetical order):
BlockPreview by Rick Butterfield
Clean by Paul Seal
Content Lock by Warren Buckley
CSP Manager by Matthew Wise
Perplex AI Content Buddy by Perplex Digital
SeoToolkit by Patrick DeMooij
Slimsy by Jeavon Leopold
Bill Casey - CEO & Co-founder, Diagram
A digital pioneer with 25+ years of experience, Bill has guided Diagram from a boutique agency into one of Chicago’s top digital firms. As a designer, developer, and leader, he brings both hands-on expertise and strategic vision to the panel.
Mette Danmark - CEO & Co-founder, Clienti
Mette is the driving force behind Danish brand and marketing agency Clienti. With years of experience in branding and communication, she offers a sharp eye for creativity and impact.
Pernille Stausbøll - VP of Marketing, Umbraco HQ
With two decades in global B2B tech and SaaS marketing, Pernille brings a data-driven and ethical approach to brand-building. At Umbraco, she leads global marketing and go-to-market strategy.
Leon de Wildt - Founder of uMarketingSuite (Umbraco Engage)
Leon blends product and technical innovation with commercial insight. With 6 Umbraco Awards under his belt, he knows exactly what it takes to create an award-worthy project.
Lotte Pitcher - Developer Advocate, Umbraco HQ
A familiar face in the Umbraco community, Lotte recently joined Umbraco HQ’s DevRel team and helps co-steward the Community Packages Team.
Richard Ockerby - Founder & Tech Lead, Arjo.dev
A decade into his Umbraco journey, Richard brings deep technical insight and Package Team experience — and balances that with woodland walks with his family.
Carl Sargunar - CTO, Mondo Media | Umbraco MVP
Carl is a seasoned .NET developer and avid learner who shares his expertise through talks, writing, and mentoring across the open-source community.
Jesper Mayntzhusen - Backend Developer, Ecreo | Umbraco MVP
A two-time MVP, Jesper is known for his thoughtful contributions, Discord support, and constant efforts to improve the open-source experience.
A massive congratulations to all the nominees! We can’t wait to celebrate the winners together at Codegarden 2025. Whether you’re joining in-person or online, prepare to be inspired by these standout projects - each one a testament to what’s possible with Umbraco.
Stay tuned - and let the countdown to Codegarden begin! 🚀
We are thrilled to announce the brilliant Umbraco Awards 2024 winners! The annual Umbraco Awards celebrates the outstanding achievements and innovations within the Umbraco ecosystem - and this year was no exception! This year, we have seen remarkable digital projects that push the boundaries of creativity, innovation, and user experience. Congratulations to all the winners for their exemplary and inspiring work! 🏆