chore: updated README and organized 2026 sponsors

README.md

@@ -42,3 +42,216 @@ Open [http://localhost:5173](http://localhost:5173) to view local version of the
 
 Every time a commit is made to the `main` branch, the react source code is automatically built and published to the `gh-pages` branch, which is then used to serve the users.  
 So you don't need to worry about deployment of your code: As long as your changes are in the `main` branch, they will be reflected on the actual website within 1-3 minutes.
+
+---
+
+# Contributing to the Website
+
+Thank you for contributing to the .devClub website.
+
+Before making changes:
+
+1. Create a new branch from `main`
+2. Make your changes
+3. Test the site locally
+4. Open a Pull Request
+
+---
+
+# Adding New Executives
+
+Executive team members are configured in:
+
+```
+src/resources/data/teamConfig.ts
+```
+
+Add a new year entry containing all executives for that year.
+
+Example:
+
+```ts
+"20xx": [
+  {
+    firstName: "Person",
+    middleName: "Number", // optional
+    lastName: "One",
+    role: "Executive role",
+    image: "/assets/team/20xx/headshot.png",
+    linkedin: "https://linkedin.com/in/username",
+    github: "https://github.com/username",
+    instagram: "", // optional
+    discord: "", // optional
+    website: "" // optional
+  }
+]
+```
+
+Place the corresponding headshot image in:
+
+```
+public/assets/team/20xx/
+```
+
+---
+
+# Adding New Events
+
+Events are configured in:
+
+```
+src/resources/data/events.ts
+```
+
+Add a new entry including:
+
+- Event name
+- Description
+- Event image/banner
+- Optional path/link
+- Optional recurring flag
+
+Run the project locally to verify the event renders correctly.
+
+---
+
+# Adding Upcoming Events
+
+Upcoming events are also configured in:
+
+```
+src/resources/data/events.ts
+```
+
+Fields you may use:
+
+- `upcomingTitle`
+- `upcomingDescription`
+- `date`
+- `location`
+- `rsvp`
+- `upcomingImage`
+
+If unsure about fields, check:
+
+```
+src/resources/data/types.ts
+```
+
+---
+
+# Adding a New .devHacks Page
+
+Open:
+
+```
+src/resources/data/hackathonInfoConfig.ts
+```
+
+Add a new year entry with the relevant hackathon information.
+
+A route will automatically be created:
+
+```
+/devhacks/20xx
+```
+
+Run the project locally and verify the page works.
+
+---
+
+# Adding Prize Categories for .devHacks
+
+Update `hackathonThemeConfig.ts` with:
+
+- A new year entry
+- Prize name
+- Description
+
+Confirm the prize appears correctly on a
+`devhacks/202x/themes` route.
+
+---
+
+# Adding Sponsors for .devHacks
+
+1. Add sponsor logos to the correct devhacks year folder inside:
+
+```
+src/resources/images/devhacks/202x/sponsors
+```
+
+2. Import them in:
+
+```
+src/resources/data/devHacksArchive/HackathonYearSponsors.tsx
+```
+
+Verify the images load and display properly.
+
+---
+
+# Adding Pictures for .devHacks
+
+1. Add images to the correct devhacks year folder inside:
+
+```
+src/resources/images/images/devhacks/202x/pictures
+```
+
+2. Import them in:
+
+```
+src/resources/data/devHacksArchive/HackathonYearPictures.tsx
+```
+
+Confirm the gallery displays correctly.
+
+---
+
+# Adding .devHacks Winners
+
+Winners are configured in:
+
+```
+src/resources/data/hackathonWinners.ts
+```
+
+Add:
+
+- Project name
+- Team members
+- Prize category
+
+Verify spelling and formatting before committing.
+
+---
+
+# Adding Archive Cards to the Main .devHacks Page
+
+Archive cards display previous hackathons.
+
+Add a card containing:
+
+- Hackathon year
+- Title
+- Short description
+- Image
+- Link to the hackathon page
+
+Confirm it appears in the archive section.
+
+---
+
+# Notes for Contributors
+
+Before opening a Pull Request:
+
+- Test changes locally
+- Follow existing code style
+- Verify images and links load correctly
+- Avoid committing unnecessary files
+
+---
+
+Thank you for helping improve the **.devClub website** 🚀

src/resources/data/devHacksArchive/HackathonYearSponsors.tsx

@@ -2,18 +2,18 @@ import "@/styles/devHacksSponsors.scss";
 import React from "react";
 
 //2026 logos
-import Qdoc from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/QDocLogo.png";
-import Taiv from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/Taiv.png";
-import Payworks from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/Payworks.png";
-import G3_2026 from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/G3.png";
-
-import Ubisoft2026 from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/Ubisoft2026.png";
-import Niche2026 from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/Niche2026.png";
-import Pollard2026 from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/Pollard.svg";
-import Priceline2026 from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/priceline.jpg";
-import IG from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/IG.png";
-import CompSciDept from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/CompSciDept.jpeg";
-import CanadaLife from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/CanadaLife.png";
+import Qdoc from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/sponsors/QDocLogo.png";
+import Taiv from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/sponsors/Taiv.png";
+import Payworks from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/sponsors/Payworks.png";
+import G3_2026 from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/sponsors/G3.png";
+
+import Ubisoft2026 from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/sponsors/Ubisoft2026.png";
+import Niche2026 from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/sponsors/Niche2026.png";
+import Pollard2026 from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/sponsors/Pollard.svg";
+import Priceline2026 from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/sponsors/priceline.jpg";
+import IG from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/sponsors/IG.png";
+import CompSciDept from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/sponsors/CompSciDept.jpeg";
+import CanadaLife from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/sponsors/CanadaLife.png";
 
 // 2025 logos
 import Ubisoft from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2025/devHacksSponsors/Ubisoft.jpg";
@@ -44,7 +44,13 @@ import PayWorks from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2023/devHacksSponsors/payWorks
 
 type HackathonYearSponsorsProps = { year: string | number };
 
-type Tier = "platinum" | "gold" | "silver" | "bronze" | "inkind";
+type Tier =
+  | "platinum"
+  | "gold"
+  | "silver"
+  | "bronze"
+  | "inkind"
+  | "schoolSponsor"; //size not implemented in devHacksSponsors.scss
 type Sponsor = { name: string; logo: string };
 type YearSponsors = Partial<Record<Tier, Sponsor[]>>;
 
@@ -53,10 +59,18 @@ const TIER_LABEL: Record<Tier, string> = {
   gold: "Gold",
   silver: "Silver",
   bronze: "Bronze",
+  schoolSponsor: "School Sponsor",
   inkind: "In-Kind",
 };
 
-const TIER_ORDER: Tier[] = ["platinum", "gold", "silver", "bronze", "inkind"];
+const TIER_ORDER: Tier[] = [
+  "platinum",
+  "gold",
+  "silver",
+  "bronze",
+  "inkind",
+  "schoolSponsor",
+];
 
 const HackathonYearSponsors: React.FC<HackathonYearSponsorsProps> = ({
   year,

src/resources/data/events.ts

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ import devhacks2026 from "@/resources/images/devhacks/2026/devhacks2026.png";
 export { TERMS_ORDER } from "./types";
 
 //if you want to add an upcoming event
-//add the fields: upcomingDescription, upcomingImage,location, date in the format 026-01-13T18:00:00 and rsvp to the relevant event object below
+//add the fields: upcomingTitle, upcomingDescription, upcomingImage,location, date in the format 026-01-13T18:00:00 and rsvp to the relevant event object below
 export const EVENTS: EventData[] = [
   {
     id: "general-meeting",