Last week, I was awarded Microsoft MVP again. I shared the news briefly on LinkedIn, but I wanted to take a moment here to reflect on what that recognition means to me.
I was part of the MVP program for almost ten consecutive years and then I was not reawarded. That came as a surprise, and without specific feedback it left me uncertain for a while. Being part of the MVP program had become closely tied to how I measured my impact and relevance within the community. Stepping out of that, even temporarily, was disorienting. It took a few weeks to process. But that pause also created space for reflection. Gradually, it turned into motivation and the determination to continue doing what I had always done: contributing, sharing experiences, and staying engaged with the community. Now, after a one-year gap, I am part of the program again.
That sequence matters. The MVP title is not something you earn once and keep forever. It is reassessed every year. You are expected to stay engaged, keep contributing, and consistently bring your best work to the community. Nothing about it is guaranteed.
Not being reawarded last year was not an endpoint. It was a wake-up call. It forces you to reflect on where you add value, how you share knowledge, and whether your contributions still matter. That kind of pause is uncomfortable, but also healthy. It sharpens focus and reinforces why you started contributing in the first place.
Becoming an MVP again is something I genuinely appreciate. It is meaningful recognition of continued effort, relevance, and trust. More than anything, it confirms that the work still resonates and helps others.
I am grateful to Microsoft for the renewed confidence. I am equally grateful to the community, partners, customers, fellow MVPs, and readers for the conversations, questions, and challenges that continuously shape what I share.
I want to explicitly say thank you to everyone. Thank you to Microsoft for the renewed confidence and recognition. Thank you to the MVP program team for the time and care they invest behind the scenes. Thank you to fellow MVPs for the ongoing exchange of ideas, support and honest conversations. And thank you to the community for the questions, feedback, and challenges that continuously shape what I share.
The MVP title is appreciated, but it is never a given. Each year is a new moment to show up, contribute, and keep learning. Looking ahead, I intend to keep doing exactly that.
Thank you!
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