Storm ID and Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru win Gold at Digital Impact Awards 2026

A team from Storm ID, DBCC and our Welsh language partners Ateb attended the awards ceremony in London on Tuesday, 10 November, where the project was recognised for its innovative approach to making electoral information more accessible, inclusive and easier to understand for voters across Wales.

The award recognises the successful design and delivery of vote.wales and its Welsh language counterpart, bwrwpleidlais.cymru, a fully bilingual digital platform developed to provide voters with a single, trusted source of information about elections in Wales.

Judges praised the platform for its combination of “clear public information with inclusive design”, recognising the importance of making electoral information accessible to everyone.

Making democracy more accessible through digital

Commissioned by DBCC through the Electoral Management Board for Wales, the Welsh Elections Information Platform was developed by Storm ID in partnership with Ateb to support voters, candidates and electoral administrators across Wales.

The platform launched in March 2026, ahead of the Senedd elections in May, which saw the introduction of significant changes to the Welsh electoral system, including an expansion of the Senedd from 60 to 96 members, new constituencies and a new voting system.

With these changes came a need to help voters understand what was different, how the new system worked and what they needed to know before casting their vote.

Working closely with DBCC, local authorities, electoral administrators and members of the public, Storm ID designed and developed a user-centred digital service that brings essential election information together in one place.

The platform enables voters to find their constituency and polling station, access information about candidates and political parties, understand the different ways to vote and explore election results. Accessibility information for polling stations also helps voters plan their visit with confidence.

Welsh and English were embedded into the design and development process from the outset, ensuring that both languages were treated equally and that the service reflected the linguistic and cultural identity of Wales.

The result is a digital platform designed around the needs of the people using it, helping to make participation in the democratic process more straightforward and inclusive.

A shared achievement

The Gold award is a fantastic recognition of the close collaboration between DBCC, Storm ID, Ateb and the many organisations and individuals who contributed to the project.

Delivering a new national digital service against a fixed electoral timetable required a shared commitment to quality, accessibility and user needs, alongside the flexibility to respond to the complexities of electoral reform.

For everyone at Storm ID, it has been a privilege to work on a project that demonstrates the positive impact digital services can have on public participation and access to trusted information.

Looking ahead to the 2027 elections

While the Gold award marks an important milestone, work on the Welsh Elections Information Platform continues.

The next phase of development is already underway, with further enhancements being introduced ahead of the Welsh local council elections on 6 May 2027.

These will build on the foundations established for the Senedd election, including additional functionality to help voters learn more about the candidates standing in their local area.

The ambition remains to provide a trusted, accessible and continually improving digital service that supports voters and electoral administrators across Wales, not just for one election, but for years to come.

We're incredibly proud of what we've achieved together and look forward to continuing our partnership as the platform evolves to support future elections.

Read our case study: Welsh Elections Information Platform