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MApps (Maps and Applications) People's Choice Award & GalleryThe People’s Choice MApps Award celebrates outstanding maps and geospatial applications created by BeSpatial Ontario members. It’s your opportunity to showcase the work you’ve built for your organization and share it with GIS professionals and colleagues from across Ontario. Whether you’ve designed a traditional map or developed a web or mobile application, this award highlights creativity, innovation, and real‑world impact within the geospatial community. Participants submit a short video showcasing their map or application, which will be made available on the BeSpatial Ontario website ahead of the event and featured during the conference as part of the MApps & Mingle session. Conference attendees vote to determine the award recipients. Award CategoriesTwo People’s Choice awards will be presented annually:
Winners are selected by conference attendees' vote during the event.
How to Participate?Participation in the People’s Choice MApps Award is easy! To participate, individuals must:
Video Submission GuidelinesVideos must be no longer than 1 minute. Any video longer than 1 minute will be cut off at the 1‑minute mark. Your video should include:
Videos will be available for viewing on the BeSpatial website ahead of the event and during the MApps & Mingle session at BeInspired 2026. How Winners Are ChosenSubmissions will be available for viewing ahead of the event on the BeSpatial website and during the MApps & Mingle session at BeInspired 2026. Conference attendees will vote during the event, and the highest‑voted Map and App will receive the People’s Choice MApps Award. To view past winners, please visit our Awards and Recognition page. For more information on participating in this event, please send an email to member services director. |
Submissions Have Closed! Check out our 2026 MApps Gallery and get ready to vote!
2026 App WinnerOlder Adults Story Map Peel RegionAuthor: Valen Anlon Noronha at Peel Region Abstract: The Older Adults Story Map is an interactive web-based application that visualizes key demographic, social, and economic characteristics of residents aged 65 and over in Peel Region. Using publicly available Census data, the map presents insights on age and gender, income, language, family composition, ethnic diversity, immigration, and access to programs and resources. Designed to support evidence-based planning and decision-making, the application delivers aggregated, anonymized data through an accessible and engaging geographic storytelling platform that enhances understanding of the diverse needs of older adults. 2025 Map WinnerThe City of Ottawa Heat Map Analysis: Personal Preference Index for Preferrable Neighbourhoods for Families with Young Children Author: Michael Gage at Fanshawe College
Software Used: Mapbox, customized using several open-source libraries Abstract: Many families desire the numerous choices available within the City of Ottawa to raise their children. The city provides access to kilometres of paved biking/walking, mountain biking, and hiking trails that are located throughout forests surrounding the city; a robust elementary school system; a variety of public libraries that offer unique services; well maintained outdoor hockey rinks for winter activities; and finally, several great indoor play centres for children to play during the winter months. The City of Ottawa Heat Map Analysis showcases potentially desirable neighbourhoods for families with young children who utilize these services. | Previous Winners |
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