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With the countdown clock at T-minus 10 days to my sabbatical trip, an email popped into my inbox—it was an email from Microsoft congratulating me on getting the MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award for my work with Team System!
What is this MVP Award?
The Microsoft MVP Award is an annual award that recognizes exceptional technology community leaders worldwide who actively share their high-quality, real-world expertise with users and Microsoft. With fewer than 5,000 awardees worldwide, Microsoft MVPs represent a highly select group of experts. MVPs share a deep commitment to community and a willingness to help others. They represent the diversity of today’s technical communities. MVPs are present in over 90 countries, spanning more than 30 languages, and across over 90 Microsoft technologies. MVPs share a passion for technology, a willingness to help others, and a commitment to community. These are the qualities that make MVPs exceptional community leaders. MVPs’ efforts enhance people’s lives and contribute to our industry’s success in many ways. By sharing their knowledge and experiences, and providing objective feedback, they help people solve problems and discover new capabilities every day. MVPs are technology’s best and brightest... —Richard Kaplin, Microsoft Corporate Vice President
So this is a great honor for me to be welcomed into a group of people who I look up to and respect 😊 You can see my new MVP profile here.