April plays an important and unique role in France within the public debate on the Internet

Olivier Esper's photo Testimony following April winning the jury's special award at the Lutece d'Or 2008.

Beyond the promotion of Free Software, April plays an important and unique role in France within the public debate on the Internet, especially when it comes to defending its open model.

— Olivier Esper
, in charge of public relations at Google France.