Applications for the second half of the 2025 vExpert
Program are open through July 24th, with award notifications sent on or
before August 15th.
What It Takes to Win the vExpert Award
The vExpert award recognizes impactful community contributions, not job roles or certifications.
A benefit to applying in the second half is that we consider contributions from
both 2024 and 2025, this is the only time we include current year
contributions.
Work related activities (as part of your paid job) do not count.
You can be recognized for any of the following:
- Enterprise / Internal Influencers
- Driving VMware product adoption through internal sessions, mentoring, and evangelism within your organization.
- Bloggers
- Publishing regular technical content, scripts, deep dive product overviews, and community-focused articles.
- Code Sharing
- Contributing open-source projects, scripts, GitHub repos, automation tools, or technical blog posts.
- VMUG Leaders
- Leading VMware User Group chapters and helping foster local technical communities.
- Event Speakers
- Presenting on VMware topics at conferences, webinars, company meetings, or VMUG events.
- Podcasters
- Creating or participating in podcasts covering VMware or related technologies.
- Forum Contributors
- Actively helping others on platforms like Broadcom Communities, Reddit, or other technical discussion forums.
- Authors
- Writing or contributing to books on VMware technologies.
- VCDX Certification Holders
- Holding VMware’s highest level of certification demonstrates deep investment and expertise.
How to Apply for the vExpert Award
These are examples of how you can earn the award.
If you don’t want to create videos, start a blog, or participate in a podcast, that’s perfectly fine but choose the format that fits you best.
By browsing the vExpert
Directory, you can see what others have done to win the award and find
inspiration for your own path.
Applying is straightforward, but being intentional will
strengthen your chances.
Connect with a vExpert PRO
If this is your first time applying, consider working with a vExpert PRO.
They’re experienced vExperts who can guide you through the process and help you
highlight your contributions to ensure you are awarded with the vExpert Award.
Engage with the Community
Amplify vExpert-related posts, share VMware announcements, create blog content,
share VMware related videos, or start a podcast. A great way to learn is by
reviewing the vExpert Directory to see how others have
contributed, each profile lists their social links and badges for the work they
have completed. Browse all badges by reviewing at this
profile, then clicking on one of the badges.
Tell Your Story
Write about your journey, community impact, and VMware-related projects. A
personal touch makes your application stand out and reflects your commitment.
Apply Now
Submit your application at: https://vexpert.vmware.com/apply
Finally hope if you do decide to apply that you're successful in obtaining the vExpert award
