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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2026 WORLD DATA SYSTEM DATA STEWARDSHIP AWARD WINNERS
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., 7 May 2026 — The World Data System (WDS) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Data Stewardship Awards, recognizing exemplary commitment to open data and best practices in data stewardship.
Following a comprehensive review of all nominations, the WDS review committee has selected three outstanding individuals for their significant contributions:
Winner: Lindsay Callaghan, South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), South Africa
Second Place: Anirudh Prabhu, Carnegie Institution for Science, USA
Third Place: Brooke L. Long-Fox, Phoenix Bioinformatics, USA
The WDS extends its sincere appreciation to all applicants for their dedication to advancing data stewardship. Special thanks are also due to our panel of reviewers for their diligence and expertise throughout the selection process.
For further details about each awardee’s achievements, more information about the Data Stewardship Awards, and upcoming announcements, please visit https://worlddatasystem.org/news-events/data-stewardship-awards/.
About the World Data System
Founded in 2008, the World Data System (WDS) is an affiliated body of the International Science Council (ISC). Its mission is to enhance the capabilities, impact, and sustainability of its member repositories and data services by fostering trusted communities of scientific data repositories. The WDS also aims to strengthen the entire lifecycle of data management, ensuring that high-quality data supports first-class research output. Additionally, it advocates for accessible data along with transparent and reproducible science.
WDS International Program Office (IPO) is hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DE-SC0021915) and the International Technology Office (ITO) is hosted by Oceans Network Canada.
https://www.worlddatasystem.org/
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