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+title: "GraphQL Stars 2026 and Introducing: People of GraphQL 🌟"
+tags: [announcements, community]
+date: 2026-10-23
+byline: GraphQL Foundation
+featured: true
+---
+
+[![52 cards showing the GraphQL Stars of 2026](./stars2026.png)][stars-2026]
+
+GraphQL wouldn't be what it is today without the incredible people who make up
+our community. From maintainers and contributors to educators, event organisers,
+speakers, and advocates, thousands of people around the world dedicate their
+time and energy to making GraphQL better for everyone.
+
+Today, we're delighted to announce the **2026 GraphQL Stars** alongside the
+brand new **People of GraphQL** website!
+
+## Celebrating our stars 🌟
+
+At GraphQLConf 2024 we introduced GraphQL Stars: a programme to recognize and
+celebrate some of the people who go above and beyond to represent the needs and
+desires of our community and help push the technology forward at our working
+groups. With our conference having been in May this year, it wasn't yet
+time for the Stars announcement; so, this year we're doing it virtually!
+
+2026 marks the third year of GraphQL Stars, and though there are many faces
+you'll recognize from previous years, it's always great to see some new faces
+join the fold!
+
+**[Meet our 2026 GraphQL Stars →][stars-2026]**
+
+We couldn't be more grateful for all that these folks have worked on! If you see
+your name amongst the GraphQL Stars 2026, please fill out [this form][stars-form] and we'll
+aim to get your card in the post ready for it to take pride of place in your
+Zoom background!
+
+[I'm a star, please send me my card!][stars-form]
+
+## Introducing: People of GraphQL
+
+Recognition shouldn't be limited to a single announcement, and our community is
+much bigger than any one programme.
+
+That's why we're also launching **[People of
+GraphQL](https://people.graphql.org)**: a new home for celebrating key members
+of our community.
+
+Alongside our GraphQL Stars from 2024, 2025, and 2026, you can explore the
+people who help make GraphQL what it is, including:
+
+- Members of the GraphQL Working Groups helping guide the evolution of GraphQL.
+- Our GraphQL Ambassadors, spreading knowledge and enthusiasm around the world.
+- Speakers who have shared their knowledge and insights at our conferences.
+
+It's a celebration of the people who make our GraphQL community what it is:
+vibrant, innovative, and welcoming!
+
+**[Meet the people of GraphQL →](https://people.graphql.org)**
+
+## You're our universe 💖
+
+GraphQL is more than a specification, a query language, or a collection of
+open-source projects. It's a global community of people who share ideas, solve
+problems, teach each other, and build things together.
+
+To our 2026 GraphQL Stars: thank you, and congratulations! And to everyone
+else who contributes to making this community such a wonderful place: thank you,
+too! We couldn't do this without you.
+
+**Thank you!**
+
+[stars-form]: https://forms.gle/W7fSxSnrL4YsMoCq9
+[stars-2026]: https://people.graphql.org/stars/2026
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