Tech That Empowers People, Not Just Platforms: Lullabot Nominated for Tech Company of the Year at the Netty Awards

Lullabot has been nominated for Tech Company of the Year at the prestigious Netty Awards, recognizing their leadership in creating transformative, user-centered digital solutions. As a trailblazer in the open-source community, particularly with Drupal, Lullabot has consistently delivered complex, scalable platforms that empower organizations to deliver better digital experiences. Their unique blend of technical expertise, strategic design, and employee-owned values positions them as a forward-thinking force in the tech industry.

Innovation and Differentiation

Lullabot stands apart in the tech industry for its ability to combine deep technical knowledge with a human-centered approach to complex challenges. As leaders in the Drupal ecosystem, they don’t just use existing tools—they actively shape them to create tailored, future-ready solutions. This forward-thinking approach has made Lullabot a trusted partner for large, complex organizations. Their work focuses on building scalable, accessible design systems and unified platforms that allow clients to manage numerous sites while maintaining consistent branding, accessibility compliance, and efficient editorial workflows.

Unlike many tech companies that prioritize technology for technology’s sake, Lullabot places a strong emphasis on content strategy. Their focus on empowering authors with the right tools, training, and governance ensures that every digital experience is not only technically sound but also user-friendly and sustainable. Their culture of collaboration and transparency, combined with their employee-owned model, ensures that every project is executed with long-term value in mind.

Measurable Impact and Success

Lullabot’s impact has been felt across a variety of sectors where their work has resulted in streamlined, accessible, and scalable digital ecosystems. Their work with the State of Iowa, for example, saved taxpayers $217 million in just 18 months by consolidating multiple state agency websites into a unified, efficient platform. This initiative not only saved significant resources but also improved accessibility compliance, achieving WCAG 2.1 AA standards with scores in the 90s.

Their success is also evident in their work with high-profile clients such as Harvard, NBC Universal, and IBM. Lullabot’s ability to unify hundreds of websites under a single design system or CMS platform has dramatically improved consistency and governance for these large organizations. Their leadership in the Drupal community, including contributions to over 150 Drupal modules and the design of the default Drupal theme, Olivero, further showcases their lasting influence on the digital ecosystem. Through their open-source contributions and thought leadership, Lullabot has advanced web accessibility, platform sustainability, and user-centered design across industries.

Creative Elements and Execution

Lullabot’s creative approach to design and strategy is rooted in a deep discovery process that ensures each project meets the unique needs of its users. For example, their work with UMass Amherst involved leading stakeholder workshops and content audits to address pain points across the university’s digital presence. The result was a unified design system and multisite platform that empowered content teams to build flexible, branded sites with a consistent user experience, while reducing maintenance and improving governance.

Similarly, in their work with the State of Iowa, Lullabot tackled a fragmented web ecosystem that spanned 70+ state agencies. Rather than redesigning each site individually, they created a shared component library and robust content strategy, enabling each agency to maintain its identity while benefiting from a cohesive user experience across the state. At the heart of these projects was Lullabot’s focus on editorial empowerment. By implementing intuitive CMS interfaces and structured workflows, they ensured that non-technical users could efficiently manage content, ultimately driving faster publishing times, higher accessibility scores, and more consistent digital experiences.

Overall Excellence and Industry Advancement

Lullabot’s approach to digital strategy is an exemplary model of innovation, blending technical expertise with a strong focus on human-centered design. Their contributions to the Drupal community, including the design of Olivero and their leadership in developing over 150 Drupal modules, have had a significant impact on the open-source ecosystem, improving accessibility and usability for organizations worldwide.

Beyond their technical prowess, Lullabot is recognized for its ability to solve complex client challenges with scalable, long-lasting digital solutions. Whether it’s creating a multisite platform for the State of Georgia that supports hundreds of sites or developing a unified system for the State of Iowa, Lullabot’s work empowers organizations to manage and deliver consistent, accessible digital experiences at scale. Their ability to combine creativity, technical expertise, and strategic insight has set them apart in the tech industry, earning them a well-deserved nomination for Tech Company of the Year at the Netty Awards.

About Lullabot

Lullabot is a leading digital strategy and technology company known for its expertise in open-source platforms, particularly Drupal. With a team of strategists, designers, and developers, Lullabot creates scalable, accessible solutions for large organizations in government, education, and enterprise. Their employee-owned culture and commitment to human-centered design have made them a trusted partner for organizations looking to build durable, user-friendly digital foundations.

About the Netty Awards

The Netty Awards are a prestigious awards program that honors top leaders and companies across various industries in the digital age. With over 100 unique categories and a longstanding track record as one of the most trusted organizations in the industry, the Netty Awards celebrate achievements in Design, Social Media, Influencers & Creators, Web, Advertising & PR, and Apps & Software. Recently featured in USA Today for their Top Agencies List, the Netty Awards are recognized as one of the most trusted agency directories for decision-makers.