This year, we launched our Community Awards to celebrate the individuals and teams who’ve gone above and beyond to help our community thrive.These awards are a testament to the incredible talent and dedication across our entire community. To everyone who contributed, voted, and supported: thank you for making this year truly special!Now, let’s celebrate our amazing winners who rose to the top in their respective categories.

Community Champion: Caio Calderari

Caio Calderari has been a driving force in the no-code space, bringing his expertise and creativity to countless projects. Based in Brazil, Caio is proud to be the first Brazilian author of an international book on no-code: Democratizing No-Code Application Development with Bubble.

As an entrepreneur, product designer, and no-code advocate, Caio is passionate about empowering others to bring their ideas to life. He regularly shares tips, tutorials, and educational content on his social media platforms and popular YouTube channel, always willing to give more than he takes. Through his encouragement and support, Caio has helped countless individuals get started with Softr and other platforms, inspiring them to turn their ideas into reality. It’s no surprise that he has been named this year’s Community Champion.

🔗 Connect with Caio: LinkedIn or Website

Rising Star: Elizabeth Geri

Elizabeth Geri has devoted her career to helping nonprofits, socially driven entities, and startups thrive through transformative technology. Based in the U.S., Elizabeth is the founder of Wit & Whittle, where she uses no-code solutions to create custom systems that drive meaningful impact. While relatively new to Softr, Elizabeth’s expertise and attention to detail have earned her high praise from her clients for delivering thoughtful and impactful solutions.

Beyond her client work, Elizabeth shares her knowledge by teaching technologies like Softr at her local university, inspiring the next generation of no-code innovators. It’s no wonder the community recognized her as this year’s Rising Star, honoring her exceptional talent and dedication to empowering others.

🔗 Connect with Elizabeth: LinkedIn or Website

Expert of the Year: Matthieu Chateau

Matthieu Chateau is a powerhouse in the Softr community, with 4,500+ hours spent mastering tools like Softr, Airtable, and Make. Based in France, Matthieu has become a trusted partner for businesses worldwide, building custom apps, integrating tools, and automating workflows.

As a familiar face in the Softr forum, Matthieu is always ready to lend a hand, helping others build complex products and pushing Softr’s boundaries with his expertise. For his dedication, mentorship, and exceptional skills, Matthieu is deservingly recognized as this year’s Expert of the Year.

🔗 Connect with Matthieu: Expert Profile or Website

Agency Partner of the Year: Automation Helpers

Led by Dan Leeman and Ben Mackley, Automation Helpers has become a go-to resource for businesses seeking to streamline operations and optimize processes. Based in the U.S., they specialize in connecting tools like Softr, Airtable, and Zapier with existing business systems to deliver powerful results. With expertise spanning industries from financial services to healthcare, Automation Helpers demonstrates the transformative potential of no-code solutions.

You’ve probably seen one of Dan’s videos on Softr, where he shares his knowledge to educate new builders and clients on the best ways to create automation and tools for their businesses. As a trusted partner with Softr for many years, Dan and his agency have set the standard for excellence. It’s no surprise they’ve been recognized as this year’s Agency Partner of the Year.

🔗 Connect with Automation Helpers: Agency Profile or Website

Educator of the Year: Gareth Pronovost

Gareth Pronovost has transformed how businesses approach productivity and automation. As the founder of GAP Consulting and based in the U.S., Gareth uses Softr, Airtable and other tools to create streamlined systems that help businesses achieve more with less effort.

With years of experience educating in the no-code space, Gareth has focused on platforms like Softr and others to empower new builders. Through dozens of impactful videos on his YouTube channel and his recently launched academy, he has helped thousands of people learn Softr for the first time. A dedicated educator and trusted leader, Gareth is deservingly recognized as this year’s Educator of the Year.

🔗 Connect with Gareth: LinkedIn or YouTube

A Year to Celebrate

As we look back on an incredible year, it’s clear that the Softr community is truly special.

To the winners: congratulations on your well-deserved recognition. To everyone else: thank you for your hard work, creativity, and contributions that make Softr such a vibrant space. We can’t wait to see what you’ll build in the year ahead! 🎉