Rails is the framework it is today thanks to the work of over 7,000 contributors who have shaped the framework through countless lines of code, features, fixes, and ideas.

The Rails Luminary Awards exist to celebrate those contributions, acknowledging those in the community who have significantly advanced Rails for the benefit of all.

If you know of someone who has consistently gone above and beyond to contribute to the framework, triaging bugs, improving performance, adding helpful features or documentation, creating or maintaining gems, etc. please nominate them for the 2025 Rails Luminary Award.

All nominations will be reviewed by Rails Core, and the final pick of Rails Luminaries will receive an award for their service, as well as a monetary award of $1,000.

Submit your 2025 Rails Luminary nomination here before December 3.

Fine print:

• Nominations for 2025 will remain open until December 3.
• Companies/corporations are not eligible for nomination.
• Past award recipients cannot be nominated again (see form for list).
• Self-nominations are not allowed; individuals must be nominated by others.
• Nominator personal information will be kept confidential and will not be shared publicly or with the nominee without explicit consent.