Today is the first of July. This is a very special day for every Microsoft MVP.
On this day the new fiscal year at Microsoft begins and this also means that the new MVP cycle starts.
On this day (or let’s say the night before the first of July) most MVP’s are more tense than usual. Because on the first of July we will find out if we will be awarded as Microsoft MVP for another year.
I admit, I personally did not sleep well because of this tension…
So I’m all the more pleased that I’ve also been awarded the Microsoft MVP for the new period.
I am overjoyed and grateful that I can continue to work as a Microsoft MVP for the new fiscal year.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Microsoft, who continue to believe in me. I will do my best to continue to contribute as much as possible to our community.
Thank you! <3
Who are MVPs?
Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals, or MVPs, are technology experts who passionately share their knowledge with the community. They are always on the “bleeding edge” and have an unstoppable urge to get their hands on new, exciting technologies. They have very deep knowledge of Microsoft products and services, while also being able to bring together diverse platforms, products and solutions, to solve real world problems. MVPs make up a global community of over 4,000 technical experts and community leaders across 90 countries/regions and are driven by their passion, community spirit, and quest for knowledge. Above all and in addition to their amazing technical abilities, MVPs are always willing to help others – that’s what sets them apart.
What is the MVP Award?
For more than two decades, the Microsoft MVP Award is our way of saying “Thanks!” to outstanding community leaders. The contributions MVPs make to the community, ranging from speaking engagements, to social media posts, to writing books, to helping others in online communities, have incredible impact. Key benefits to MVPs include early access to Microsoft products, direct communication channels with our product teams and an invitation to the Global MVP Summit, an exclusive annual event hosted in our global HQ in Redmond. They also have a very close relationship with the local Microsoft teams in their area, who are there to support and empower MVPs to address needs and opportunities in the local ecosystem. Other benefits include an executive recognition letter, an MSDN technical subscription, and an Office 365 subscription.
What does it take to be an MVP?
There are 3 very simple steps: Be an expert, do lots of what you love, and let us know! Really, there isn’t a long checklist of things you need to do to become an MVP. The best MVPs really excel in step #2: they LOVE what they do. And we can tell! Whether you’re a great speaker, have a talent in blogging, lead a top technical community, are a social media superstar, a top GitHub or StackOverflow contributor or have a totally different and cool way to share your passion for our products and services, we’d love to know more!
Source: https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/overview