Outstanding Contribution to the Microsoft Community

Our Outstanding Contribution to the Microsoft Community award recognises exceptional contributions to the industry by individuals who are going beyond to lift up their peers.

Criteria

Our judges are looking for a trailblazing individual in the Microsoft space whose achievements enable, inspire, and empower users and businesses of every shape and size to accomplish more.

Successful nominations should:

Outline the nominee's contribution, which could include publications, educational initiatives, innovative practices, or active involvement within the community through either blogs, podcasts, or creating or supporting events
Define their impact on the Microsoft community, using relevant examples that showcase their thought-leadership goals in action
Include anything else that supports their nomination and sets them apart from other Microsoft professionals

UK Shortlist

Andrew Bibby
Proximo 3

Craig Porteous
Advancing Analytics

Gavita Regunath
Advancing Analytics

Grace O’Halloran
Advancing Analytics

Tori Tompkins
Advancing Analytics

Val Clarke
4PS Construction Solutions Ltd

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Global Shortlist

Amber Bell
Training Dynamo

El Bush & Maddie Yule
Marketing Copilot & Women Talk Tech

Marie Wiese
Marketing Copilot & Women Talk Tech

Roberto Corella

Find out more about how our awards are judged here.

Outstanding Contribution to the Microsoft Community

Criteria

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