Microsoft Recognizes Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) at 2007 MVP Global Summit
Below is the news release from Microsoft PressPass. I will be at the conference in March. I also look forward to seeing my fellow MVPs.
About 10 years ago when I first had a computer, MVPs in the technical communities helped me a lot for learning how to use a computer. About 5 years ago I thought I had enough knowledge to help others, then I did so and was later awarded as an MVP.
For about 4 years as an MVP, I have been given great support by Microsoft for my technical knowledge enrichment, educations and careers. I've attended every Global Summit ever since I became an MVP. I love the conference a lot. In the Summit, there are usually a lot of opportunities of seeing new technology, meeting corporate executives and networking with peer MVPs.
See you in the Summit!
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Microsoft Recognizes Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs)
at 2007 MVP Global Summit
Gathering acknowledges the technical community contributions of more than 3,500 individuals
REDMOND, Wash. —Feb. 20, 2007 — In the wake of the largest product launch in the company’s history, Windows Vista, 2007 Office system and Exchange Server 2007, Microsoft Corp. will host the 2007 MVP Global Summit. This annual event recognizes the value that Microsoft designated MVPs around the world provide in helping to make its products successful while honoring their contributions to the objective exchange of knowledge and their dedication to enriching the Microsoft user experience.
MVPs are individuals recognized by Microsoft as outstanding technical community leaders who make an exceptional impact on the IT industry by actively, and voluntarily, sharing their expertise in technical communities worldwide. Recent examples of the MVP influence on Microsoft’s products and technology users include:
· More than 2000 MVPs participated in the Windows Vista beta program
· On average, a newsgroup posting by an MVP will receive more than 43,000 views
· In 2006, the MVP community contributed more than 300 Knowledge Base (KB) articles in 7 languages across all Microsoft products.
“Every year, the MVP Award program continues to evolve to reflect the diversity in today’s technical communities,” said Sean O’Driscoll, general manager of Community Support and MVP, Microsoft. “This year is no different. The MVPs serve as an inspiration, sharing their expertise and passion for technology communities with an unyielding drive to help others.”
Scheduled for March 12 – 15, the 2007 MVP Global Summit will be held in Seattle, WA at the Washington State Convention Center and at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, WA. The event will kick off with a keynote address by Microsoft Chairman, Bill Gates. More information can be found at http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/MVPsummit.
About the Microsoft MVP Program
Microsoft began the MVP Awards in 1993 as a way to recognize members of the general public who devoted their time and technical expertise to helping users in various online technical forums. Over time the program evolved, and today awards are given to members of technical communities worldwide for their contributions to traditional communities (such as public newsgroups, forums, third-party websites, user groups, book authors, event speakers) and emerging forums (such as web boards, blogs, and wikis). More information about the MVP Award and the 2007 MVPs can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/mvp. More information on Microsoft technical communities can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/communities.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
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