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| Who
are MVPs: |
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| Microsoft "MVP"
is an award to recognize and award the top individual
contributors in technology communities e.g. Windows community,
Office community. The MVP Award is given in recognition
of a recipient's technical expertise, spirit of community,
and their willingness to help their peers by providing
reliable and accurate information about Microsoft products
& technologies. An MVP is a person with a passion
for technology. |
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| Microsoft MVPs include technology
enthusiasts, IT professionals and developers. They range
in age from 18 to the 60's. Not only are they active online
in forums but also run user groups, author best selling
books, train others; while always finding the time to
voluntarily give something back to the community. |
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| Why
be an MVP: |
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| MVPs are distinguished customers and
trusted advisors to us. |
| The MVP Award includes a certificate
commemorating the MVP award, technical resources (as complimentary
one-year subscription to MSDN Visual Studio Team Suite or TechNet
Plus), access to private newsgroups, and a channel to speak directly
to product groups. |
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| MVPs also have access to specialized
training material and webcasts from product groups. There are numerous
opportunities available for passionate MVPs to participate in private
Microsoft Product Betas and author Microsoft KB articles. |
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| MVP Program also offers a variety of
local and international events for MVPs to share ideas, discuss issues
and engage with Microsoft directly. |
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| How
to become an MVP: |
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| MVPs are awarded for their demonstrated
technology community passion and contribution. Only significant participation
in communities would earn you the respect of your peers and consequently
recognition from Microsoft. MVP candidates are nominated by self,
other MVPs, Microsoft employees, and other members of technical communities.
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| We are eager to know from you on your
community contribution and technical expertise in the form. |
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| We will revert back to you if we need
more information or if you are selected for the MVP award. The MVP
awards are announced every quarter. If you are not selected in the
first attempt, increase your community activities to establish yourself
as a community leader and re-nominate yourself in 3 months. |
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