vExpert 2022 awards announcements... Why it is important to the IT community?

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Once again, one of the most prestigious awards was announced. As per VMware definition to vExpert award:

The VMware vExpert program is VMware’s global evangelism and advocacy program. The program is designed to put VMware’s marketing resources towards your advocacy efforts. Promotion of your articles, exposure at our global events, co-op advertising, traffic analysis, and early access to beta programs and VMware’s roadmap. The awards are for individuals, not companies, and last for one year.
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For me, This is my second year in a raw as a vExpert.

Previously, I wrote an article about the interesting benefits of being vExpert. In fact, this award is getting cooler and more knowledgeable year after year.

The most thing I like in being vExpert is the communication with IT gurus around the world. It is not just about getting your problem solved or helping in an IT issue, it is about discussing technology and beyond.

Another thing, rewards. Last year, I received many NFR licenses from different vendors, which allowed me to try and review some products that might be helpful for me. In fact, I decided to buy and use some of them. This opportunity expanded my knowledge and had a lot of valuable discussions with my team regarding evaluating those products.

Of course, there are much more benefits you can never imagine unless being one of this great community :

vExpert Program Benefits

Invite to our private #Slack channel
vExpert certificate signed by our CEO
Private forums on communities.vmware.com.
Permission to use the vExpert logo on cards, website, etc for one year
Access to a private directory for networking, etc.
Exclusive gifts from various VMware partners.
Private webinars with VMware partners as well as NFRs.
Access to private betas (subject to admission by beta teams).
365-day eval licenses for most products for home lab / cloud providers.
Private pre-launch briefings via our blogger briefing pre-VMworld (subject to admission by product teams)
Blogger early access program for vSphere and some other products.
Featured in a public vExpert online directory.
Access to vetted VMware & Virtualization content for your social channels.
Yearly vExpert parties at both VMworld US and VMworld Europe events.
Identification as a vExpert at both VMworld US and VMworld EU.

Finally, below are links to apply, and seeking for guidance from vExpert Pro to help build your profile:

• vExpert Apply – https://vexpert.vmware.com/apply
• Reach out to a vExpert PRO – https://vexpert.vmware.com/directory/pro