Becoming an MS MVP

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Ryan said:
How does one become a certified MS MVP?

I would like to know so I can become one.

Thanks
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You don't study for it, like some certificate. You get nominated for
it. Visit http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/gp/mvpintro. Read the FAQ
page.

How often have you posted? How often where they helpful and on-target?
How long have you been participating? Do you really need the ego
stroking recognition of "MVP" added to your moniker for you to continue
helping others?
 
Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/default.aspx

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Microsoft MVP
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| How does one become a certified MS MVP?
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| I would like to know so I can become one.
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| Thanks
 
if you cannot find out that by your own using google, then you cannot
become one yet.
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Kind of reminds me of "Kung Fu" where he says "When you can snatch the
pebble from my hand...."
 
Vanguard

I fully agree that one does NOT need the MVP title to be of help in these
newsgroups..

Unlike the OP, I did not set out to become an MVP.. I was nominated by the
MVP Co-coordinator for Canada.. it came entirely out of the blue, and I was
quite taken aback, more so when I received the award.. it may not be
certification, but it is surely makes a person feel good to be recognized as
having helped people to a standard that MS find acceptable..

For all of the certification that I have ever picked up along the way, this
award takes top spot, and not just because it comes from Microsoft.. I
wasn't expected to help in newsgroups and I wasn't being paid to do it.. and
I still feel humbled that I received it..

Initially, I thought about not using the 'ego stroking' addition to my
moniker.. I came to these newsgroups to help people voluntarily, and
expected nothing in return.. but I saw the flak that other MVP's got for
their troubles here.. so I decided to stand with them.. I have always put my
e-mail ID up for grabs to harvesters in the interest of new users being able
to contact me more easily, so why not take the direct hits for being an MVP?

I am no less helpful to some and abrasive to others than I have ever been..
strangely (at the time), the co-coordinator picked up on my e-mail ID from a
post where I was really quite scathing.. :)

Continuing to try to help others have the pain free computing experience
that I have, I am..

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user
 
It probably helps to have a few loose screws, but no screws
missing.

The ability to decipher gibberish, reading between the lines
and flashes of insight do help.


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The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.


| It's a nomination, we're not certified, certifiable maybe,
but not
| certified.
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| Ryan wrote:
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| > How does one become a certified MS MVP?
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| > I would like to know so I can become one.
| >
| > Thanks
|
 
Ryan said:
How does one become a certified MS MVP?

I would like to know so I can become one.

Thanks
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MVP status is an award, not a certificate.

Furthermore it is an annual award, and must be earned each year, based
on activity during the past year.


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
http://aumha.org/alex.htm
 
Mikey said:
You have to send Bill Gates $500.
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Probably why you're still waiting for your "MVP" title. You'll need to
send another $500 but this time send it to me and I will expedite your
request. No refunds.
 
Vanguard said:
Probably why you're still waiting for your "MVP" title. You'll need to
send another $500 but this time send it to me and I will expedite your
request. No refunds.
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If I send you $1,000 can I be an MMVP (Much More Valuable Professional)?
 
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