NERDIO COMMUNITY PROGRAM
Nerdio Technology Champion
Recognition for the community members who show up, help their peers, and share what they know.
What is a Nerdio Technology Champion?
Nerdio Technology Champions are the community members who show up, help their peers, and share what they know. They answer questions, lead sessions, publish what works, and make the community better for everyone in it.
The program recognizes that work. Champions help fellow IT pros get more from the community, with support and recognition from Nerdio and a direct line to the community team.
- Answering questions in the forums
- Leading a user group or hosting a session
- Publishing tips, articles, or videos
- Speaking at events and sharing what works
Is this you?
You might already be doing the work. If most of these sound familiar, apply.
- You answer questions in the community because you have been there.
- You lead or regularly show up to user groups and meetups.
- You publish tips, articles, or videos that help other IT pros.
- You speak at events, or you would if someone asked.
- You share what works and what does not, with your name on it.
- You give product feedback because you want the tools to be better.
What you get
Real recognition and real access, for as long as you stay active.
Champion title and badge
The Nerdio Technology Champion title and a digital badge for your profiles.
Featured
profile
A featured Champion profile in the Nerdio Community hub.
Early
access
Beta features and new content before the wider community.
A direct line
to Nerdio
A private Champions channel with the Nerdio community team.
Champion-only
sessions
Sessions with Nerdio reserved for Champions.
Spotlights
Visibility across Nerdio community channels for you and your work.
Opportunities
Lead a user group, host a meetup, contribute content, speak, and be first in line for NVP nomination.
What we ask
Champion is earned, not given. The bar is clear, and it is about showing up.
- Sustained, visible engagement in the Nerdio Community.
- One visible contribution per month. For example: answering questions or sharing in the forums, hosting or leading a user group session, publishing a tip or article, speaking, sharing content, or taking part in feedback and beta programs.
- A willingness to engage and share what you know with your peers.
How it works
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Join the community
Champions are recognized for what they do in the Nerdio Community, so start there.
Join the Community -
Apply or get nominated
Apply any time, or be nominated by a Nerdio employee, an NVP, or a current Champion.
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Review
The community team reviews applications against community activity.
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Welcome and onboarding
New Champions are announced monthly and onboarded with everything they need to get started.
The program runs on a calendar-year cycle, and membership is reviewed and renewed annually.
The path forward
1
Community Member
Join, learn, ask.
For any IT professional. Get the tech tips, join the discussions, and show up whenever it is useful to you.
Join the Community
2
Nerdio Technology Champion
Contribute, help peers, get recognized.
For members who consistently show up, answer questions, and share what they know. Apply anytime.
Learn more
3
Nerdio Valued Professional
Advocate, advise, shape the roadmap.
Nomination-only recognition for IT experts who evangelize, enable, and advise.
Learn moreThe Nerdio Valued Professional program is nomination-only, and Champions are where we look first.
Apply or nominate
Applications are open. Choose the option that fits and keep it short. Links to your work help more than adjectives.
Frequently asked questions
Not ready yet?
Start where every Champion started. Join the Community, get involved, and apply when it feels right.