The first set of finalists for the prestigious Digital Preservation Awards 2026 is revealed today, with three exceptional projects being recognized for their collaborative achievements.
Finalists for the International Council on Archives (ICA) Award for Collaboration and Co-operation are (in no particular order):
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From Basement to Citizen An Integrated Approach to the Digitisation, Preservation and Access to Environmental Permits |
Future Nostalgia Safeguarding the knowledge of floppy disks |
IIM Africa Digital Preservation Capacity Building and Collaboration Initiative |
Read more about each of the Digital Preservation Awards 2026 finalists in this category!
Dr. Hamad Al Mutairi, who represents the International Council on Archives which sponsors the Award for Collaboration & Co-operation in 2026 was delighted with the finalists, saying:
“Digital preservation thrives on strategic collaboration. By bringing together governance, management, and technology, we build a resilient ecosystem that safeguards our documentary heritage. The finalists show what is possible when we work together, let us deepen this shared commitment for the future.”
Before the judges decide on the winners, members of the Digital Preservation Coalition will be invited to cast their vote on each category once all the finalists have been announced. Members will be asked to select their first and second choices for each category and are asked to provide feedback to the finalists. Each Full Member, Associate and Allied Organisation of the DPC may submit one vote.
Voting is open from Tuesday 16th June until Monday 6th July.
Following an interview with the Judges, winners will be revealed at the presentation ceremony on Thursday 15th October alongside the digital preservation community, friends, family and peers from leading organizations.
The Digital Preservation Awards are a world-wide celebration of significant and state-of-the-art contributions to securing our digital legacy and just one of the ways the Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) helps to raise awareness of the strategic, cultural, and technological issues which make up the digital preservation challenge.
The Digital Preservation Awards are made possible by the expertise and support provided by our international panel of Judges, and funding from our sponsors:
