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The Ruby Hero Awards recognize everyday heroes of the Ruby community. The Ruby community is full of good people who help each other in diverse ways to make the community a better place. Once a year at RailsConf, we take a moment to appreciate their contributions and hopefully encourage others to make a difference.
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The Ruby Hero Awards, hosted annually at RailsConf, celebrates the contributions of lesser-known individuals in the Ruby community who have made impactful contributions. Organized by Richard Schneeman and a committee of past heroes, the event emphasizes the importance of recognizing those who enhance the community through their actions. Nominations are gathered from community members, focusing on individuals who have positively influenced others in their work as Ruby or Rails developers. In 2016, 454 nominations led to 133 nominees, showcasing the community's appreciation for their peers. For the first time, nine new heroes were honored, breaking previous records of recognition. Key honorees included: - **Coraline Ada Ehmke**: Recognized for her efforts in creating the Contributor Covenant, fostering inclusivity in open-source projects. - **Akira Matsuda**: Honored for his organization of RubyKaigi and contributions to essential Ruby gems. - **Rails Girls team**: Acknowledged for their significant fundraising to support women in programming, promoting inclusivity in coding. - **Koichi Sasada**: Celebrated for his enhancements to Ruby's performance through improvements in garbage collection. - **Richard Schneeman**: Comprised as a respected voice in the community for his articles addressing vital Ruby issues. - **Avdi Grimm**: Honored for elevating Ruby developers through various platforms, including podcasts and books. - **Charles Nutter**: Recognized for his pivotal role in the JRuby project, enhancing its adoption in enterprises. The ceremony highlights the importance of kindness and the impact individuals can have on the community. It serves not only as a recognition event but also as a call to encourage participation and acknowledgment of those contributors who uplift others, reinforcing a spirit of camaraderie within the Ruby community. Overall, the Ruby Hero Awards not only celebrate individual achievements but also aim to inspire others within the community to recognize and support each other, foster inclusivity, and continue making significant contributions to the Ruby ecosystem.
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