This the first posting since I've been "awarded" as Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) of Visual Studio Tools for Office (VSTO). As announced by Naren at his blog, there are four new MVPs and three renewal MVPs for this July cycle. The formal announcement is sent via email by Lilian Quek, MVP Lead, Southeast Asia on July 1, 2008 10:13 PM. What a historic day for me :)
On July 2008 MVP Award cycle, there are 26 renewal MVPs and 12 newbies. As of July 2008, there are 126 active MVPs in Southeast Asia (SEA). As my self, I am an MVP of VSTO, one of eleven (11) MVPs of VSTO available all over the world (at least, that is the list show me. I have the list but I can't publish it here). My MVP profile can be viewed here.
As declared in the notification email that Microsoft will soon send MVP Award gift package..Hmmm..sound interesting. As a new MVP, off course that makes me curious about what is in the package. After waiting for 7 days, the package finally arrives to my office today morning. Curious what's in the box? Here they are.
Package and gift box
In the box
The gadgets (left to right: bluetooth dongle, bluetooth mouse, bluetooth earphone, audio adapter). All have MVP logo, I'm sure none of these are sold in the market :)
Certificate
Wow...cool package. Thanks.
From July 1st, 2008 until today, almost everyday I received emails from our MVP Lead that notified about benefits of become MVP. Start from MVP jacket, discount at TechEd, access to company store and electronic book shelf, etc, until the cool package I've received today. Hmmm...it's nice being MVP. All hard (and sometime free of charge :P) works and long journey are finally rewarded.
Finally, thanks to everyone that helps to make this award happens to me. This award is an honor and also a responsibility. I will do my best to be more and more involved in community by any means. Special thanks to Naren for recommending me.
For who are not yet MVP, keep my opinion in mind: MVP is a consequence, not an objective :)
Now, I can proudly use this prestigious logo
That's it. Keep good works.