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SharePoint Hackathon Awards: Celebrating Design & Embracing Modern UX

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SharePoint Hackathon Awards: Celebrating Design & Embracing Modern UX

We are proud to announce that 2toLead's Richard Plantt (Creative Lead) and Mallika Limbu (Graphic Designer) emerged as winners in SharePoint Hackathon 2025.

Not only did they clinch the winning title in the SharePoint Portals category, they also earned recognition for the Most Artistic SharePoint Visualization. Their achievement is a testament to their dedication and innovative prowess.

Showcasing SharePoint Hackathon 2025 winners

The hackathon proved to be a powerful platform for innovation, collaboration, and creativity. Participants from across the Microsoft 365 community competed to push the boundaries of what’s possible with SharePoint.

Innovative SharePoint Page Designs

Their success was driven by both individual brilliance and their incredible teamwork. They combined their unique skills and creative vision to deliver custom SharePoint pages that are as beautifully designed as they are functional.

For their winning submission, they designed a custom branded landing page and an editorial page featuring a news article.

Marketing & Communications Department Site

The landing page is designed to be the central hub for the team. It offers a well-organized and interactive space that promotes easy access to essential resources and encourages collaboration.

Custom Editorial page

This page is intended to present detailed information in a clear and visually engaging format. It leverages the latest SharePoint features to experiment with layouts and design elements, making the content engaging and accessible.

Some of the features utilized in their winning SharePoint page designs include:

  • Flexible Sections: Showcases top articles and key updates with a dynamic, visually appealing carousel on the landing page.
  • Editorial Cards: Directs users to vital resources and adds a layer of visual storytelling to make the content more digestible.
  • Quick Links: Provides direct access to key tools and apps.
  • Featured Quote Section: Inspired by SharePoint's Design Ideas, it adds a personal touch to the design with a custom background and typography.
SharePoint home page design featuring a carousel web part
SharePoint home page design featuring a carousel web part
SharePoint editorial page design with a featured quote section

Community Impact and Industry Recognition

The impact of their hackathon submission has been far-reaching. Not only has their innovative project elevated the SharePoint experience, but it has also garnered significant recognition from peers and industry leaders alike.

As echoed by Microsoft's Principal Product Manager, Vesa Juvonen:

Comment from Vesa Juvonen

Their work serves as a reminder of how creativity, craft, and teamwork can lead to exceptional outcomes.

Meet the Creative Forces at Work

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A Toast to Innovation

As we celebrate their success, we encourage readers to check out their winning demo video. Explore the innovative features of SharePoint that made their project stand out. Also, be sure to check out more details about other winning submissions in the official announcement by Microsoft.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations once again to Richard and Mallika. Their achievements are an inspiration to all who strive to blend creativity with technology.

Watch the winning video now:

🌟 Microsoft SharePoint Blog - Announcing the winners of the SharePoint Hackathon 2025

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