Microsoft Community Contributor Award
Con placer quiero presentarles el Microsoft Community Contributor Award que es un nuevo reconocimiento de Microsoft, que busca reconocer contribuciones notables en las comunidades online de Microsoft como son los foros de MSDN, TechNet y Answers, que voluntariamente proveen tiempo, energía y valor para mejorar las comunidades online. Los MCC (Microsoft Community Contributor) ayudan contestando preguntas, siendo moderadores en los foros, traduciendo contenido técnico en varios lenguajes, entre muchas otras cosas.
Antes de seguir, quiero dejar claro lo siguiente:
- Un MVP no puede ser MCC al mismo tiempo
- Un MCC tiene un perfil diferente al del MVP (un MVP tiene un perfil técnico mucho mas alto)
- Un MCC solo puede ser nominado como candidato por recomendación de un MVP o por alguien de Microsoft
- El ser MCC no es requisito para ser MVP
- Por el hecho de ser MCC no significa que serán MVPs después (puede pasar pero como un hecho aislado)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the Microsoft® Community Contributor Award?
A1. It is an award offered by Microsoft which is designed to recognize notable contributions to Microsoft online community forums such as TechNet, MSDN®, and Answers.
Q2. Do Microsoft Community Contributor Award recipients represent Microsoft?
A2. No. Awardees are not Microsoft employees, nor do they speak on Microsoft's behalf. Awardees are independent third-party individuals who have received an award from Microsoft that recognizes their notable contributions to Microsoft online technical communities.
Q3. How does Microsoft select recipients of the Microsoft Community Contributor Award?
A3. More and more technology users are seeking ideas and solutions for enhancing their technology experience through online resources. Microsoft reviews the contributions of participants who offer their time and energy to online technical communities such as Answers, MSDN and TechNet to identify those who make notable contributions for possible recognition as a Microsoft Community Contributor. In addition, Microsoft Community Contributors can be recommended by Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals, who serve as deep technical experts and thought leaders in the community.
Q4. Do Microsoft Community Contributor Award recipients receive any payment from Microsoft?
A4. No. Recipients of the Microsoft Community Contributor Award receive a small benefit which can serve as a resource for their participation in technical forums, but they do not receive any monetary payment from Microsoft.
Q5. What does Microsoft expect from Community Contributor Award recipients?
A5. Because the Microsoft Community Contributor Award is awarded based on past contributions, Microsoft has no expectations of awardees beyond the normal expectations of courtesy, professionalism, and adherence to the community rules that we ask of all Microsoft online community members. These rules can be found on the Microsoft Communities Rules of Conduct page.
Q6. How long does the Microsoft Community Contributor Award last?
A6. One year from the date of the award, which can be found on the award notification email.
Q7. How can I be considered for the Microsoft Community Contributor Award?
A7. Individuals are considered for the Microsoft Community Contributor Award by Microsoft, or as recommended by Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals, based on their contributions during the previous year to Microsoft online technical communities.
Q8. Can I recommend someone to receive the Microsoft Community Contributor Award?
A8. No. Microsoft Community Contributor Award recipients are identified by Microsoft as a result of their notable contributions to Microsoft online community forums and can be recommended by Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals as part of their role as leaders in technical communities.
Q9. Are Microsoft employees eligible to receive the Community Contributor Award?
A9. No, Microsoft employees cannot receive the Microsoft Community Contributor Award.
Q10. Are Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) eligible to receive the Microsoft Community Contributor Award?
A10. No. Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals can recommend individuals for the Microsoft Community Contributor Award as part of their role as leaders in technical communities.
Q11. Are there any requirements to receive the Microsoft Community Contributor Award?
A11. Yes, all Microsoft Community Contributor Awardees must be 18 years or older.
Q12. Why must Microsoft Community Award Recipients be 18 years or older?
A12. Microsoft is committed to the safety and privacy of minors. Minors are defined as anyone who is not 18 years or older. To help ensure this safety, the Microsoft Community Contributor Award has a policy that all Microsoft Community Contributor Awardees confirm they are 18 years of age or older.
Q13. How do I contact Microsoft about the Community Contributor Award?
A13. You can send questions to the Microsoft Community Contributor Global Administrator at MCCGA@Microsoft.com.
Q14. How do I change or request a duplicate copy of my award benefits?
A14. Contact Microsoft Community Contributor Global Administrator at MCCGA@Microsoft.com.
Q15. Do I have to pay for the Microsoft Press® E-Reference Library?
A15. No. As a Microsoft Community Contributor awardee, Microsoft is pleased to offer you a 12 month subscription to Microsoft Press E-Reference Library at no cost as our way of saying thank you for making a difference in Microsoft online technical communities.
Cualquier duda dejenme saber…
Saludos
Fernando García Loera (Community Program Manager – Latin America Region)