> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://glow-docs.xrpl-commons.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://glow-docs.xrpl-commons.org/program-information/key-processes/nominations.md).

# Nominations

## **Scouts**

Scouts are remarkable community members with a significant online presence who regularly interact with the XRPL community.

Initially, Scouts were selected from active participants, including social media thought leaders, developer relations, and recipients of past XRPL Grants, and XRPL Aquarium programs.

Scouts can elect other Scouts, helping to grow the network of community advocates who identify valuable contributions to the XRPL ecosystem.

## **How Nominations Work**

Scouts log in to the Glow Platform and follow a guided two-step process to nominate contributors:

1. **Select or create project and contributor** — Scouts first select (or create) the project and contributor they wish to nominate
2. **Submit nomination details** — Scouts then provide detailed information about the contribution

## **Project Management**

#### *Searching Projects*

Scouts can search for existing projects on the platform. If the project doesn't exist, they can create a new one.

#### *Adding New Projects*

When adding a project, Scouts must provide:

* **Project name (required)**: A unique name for the project
* **Project description (required)**: A succinct summary of the project's main goals
* **GitHub repository (required)**: The official project repository
* **X (Twitter) handle (optional)**: The project's official X/Twitter account
* **Website URL (optional)**: The project's website

## **Contributor Management**

*Searching Contributors*

Scouts can search for existing contributors on the platform by name. If the contributor doesn't exist, they can create a new profile.

*Adding New Contributors*

When adding a contributor, Scouts must provide:

* **First name** (required)
* **Last name** (required)
* **Email address** (required)
* **GitHub username** (required)
* **X/Twitter handle** (optional)
* **Contributor Since** (required): The date when the contributor started working on XRPL projects
* **Contributor Until** (optional): End date, if applicable

## **Making a Nomination**

*Eligibility Screening*

Before submitting a nomination, Scouts must verify:

* **Is the nominee over 18?** (required)
* **Is the nominee or any project team members located in a restricted region?** (Syria, Iran, Cuba, North Korea, or specific regions of Ukraine)
* **Is the nominee or any project team members on any Sanctions List?**

Contributors who fail any of these eligibility criteria cannot be nominated for funding.

***Nomination Details***

For eligible contributors, Scouts must provide:

* **Project category** (required): Select the category that best describes the contribution:
  * Solving Technical Debt
  * Improving the Core Protocol
  * Improving Existing Standards
  * Creating New Standards
  * Improving Documentation or Creating Example Code
  * Creating Community Tools
  * Supporting Infrastructure
* **Achievement description** (required): A detailed description of the specific contribution (max 2000 characters)

## **Post-Nomination Process**

* **Community Voting**: Once nominated, the contribution becomes visible on the community voting platform
* **Judge Review**: Judges will assess the nomination based on specific criteria including:
  * Verification the contributor is over 18
  * Confirmation they have genuinely contributed to the project
  * Verification the work was done within the last 6 months
  * Confirmation the work was not previously funded
  * Assignment of appropriate shirt size
* **Contributor Application**: Nominees receive an email invitation to apply for funding
* **Disbursement**: Approved nominees receive their reward after completing all required steps

## **Nomination Management**

Scouts can view all their submitted nominations for the current Wave, including:

* Contributor name
* Project name
* Contribution description
* Nomination date
* Current vote count

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For questions about nominations, contact <info@xrpl-commons.org>.


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