Thanks for asking this question! Everybody also wants to know this!
Sometimes answers aren't what we want them to be. The process might not be as detailed as we want, but that's by design (for flexibility and other reasons). Since this forum is to discuss recognition, the recognition aspect is as follows: When
you become an MCC or MVP, then you receive the appropriate "MCC" or "MVP" mark.
To find out how to become an MCC or MVP, we should go check out their sites and ask them. The "MCC" and "MVP" marks on here only reflect that the award was given... and the Recognition Points might inform the award. But the award itself has nothing
to do with the Recognition system or the forums. So here's the answer and links for you to find out more information if you want it...
MICROSOFT COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTOR (MCC)
Q14. How do I contact Microsoft about the Community Contributor Award?
A14. You can send questions to the Microsoft Community Contributor Global Administrator at
MCCGA@Microsoft.com (MCCGA at microsoft.com).
FAQ:
https://www.microsoftcommunitycontributor.com/faq.aspx
PROCESS: Current MVPs and Microsoft personnel recommend people as MCCs based on quality, quantity, and impact on "online technical communities." Current MVPs and Microsoft personnel then evaluate those recommended on the same factors (impact on
online technical communities) and base the award on those evaluations. If you think they should be more transparent about the process, let them know with the links above.
Tips to becoming an MCC (based on the FAQ):
1) Make an impact in the community, using tools like TechNet Forums, Gallery, and Wiki.
2) Become noticed by MVPs and Microsoft's MCC representatives (start building relationships with these folks and collaborating).
MOST VALUALBE PROFESSIONALS (MVP):
Become an MVP:
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/gp/mvpbecoming (if it doesn't open, paste into a new tab or window)
Nominate an MVP:
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/gp/mvpnominate (if it doesn't open, paste it into a new tab or window)
Process: After reading the "become an MVP" page, you'll see that the process is rigorous. "MVP nominees undergo a rigorous review process. A panel that includes members of the MVP team and Microsoft product groups evaluates each nominee's technical expertise
and voluntary community contributions for the past 12 months. The panel considers the quality, quantity, and level of impact of the MVP nominee's contributions." Essentially the panel evaluates the nominees and then bases their award on those evaluations in
quality, quantity, and level of impact.
Tips to becoming an MVP (based on the MVP site):
1) Give quality assistance, advice, processes, scripts, and consultation. Test your own advice and ask first. Experts in your area will be evaluating samples of your community work. You don't want them to be evaluating the one communication issue you had
or mistake you accidentally made (and thus thinking that you make it a regular practice).
2) Give high-quantity contributions. Be active in your technology's forums and on blogs. The TechNet and MSDN forums are being monitored by current MVPs and Microsoft personnel.
3) Share your knowledge in blogs, Wiki articles, white papers, and Galleries. You must create your own unique content and help build the community around your content.
4) Speak at conferences, local groups, and user groups. Speak online in virtual events. Go show your expertise and teach large groups. These conferences and events are different for every product. Go find them.
5) Become the leader. Instead of just plugging into conferences, events, local groups, and user groups, build them, organize them, and lead them. Bring the community off-line.
So even if this isn't what we want, this is what the programs have made available, and you can contact them for more information.
Thanks!
Ed Price a.k.a User Ed, Microsoft Experience Program Manager (
Blog,
Twitter,
Wiki)
How to become microft community contributor or MVP
