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Based on the success of the previous two years' contests, we've decided to keep the same format for 2023. The contest format accounts for new community members to our most elite MVP members. The 2023 contest will run from Jan 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 and is open to community members excluding Esri staff and distributors.
Contest Levels
Elite Level (top three)
Winners at this level will be assessed on most solutions authored for the year – designed for advanced members who are answering questions and recognized with accepted solutions
Rising Star (top three)
Winners for this level will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Any member of the community that is part of the Regular rank ladder (excludes MVPs)
- Most contributions (minimum 100 value add posts: can be either new posts and/or replies)
- Most solutions authored (minimum 10)
Newcomer of the Year level (top three)
Winners will be selected based on the following criteria:
- New member as of Jan. 1, 2023
- Most contributions (minimum 25 value add posts: can be either new posts and/or replies)
- Combination of return visits and time spent online
Contest Rewards
Prizes will be awarded to the top three candidates at each of the above levels
Elite Prize Package (top three)
- Winner’s choice of either Esri UC Conference Registration or Dev Summit Conference Registration**
- ArcGIS for Personal Use License, or Developer Subscription
- Choice of Esri Press Publication
- Esri Community contest winner badge
- Esri swag box
Rising Star Prize Package (top three)
- Winner’s choice of either Esri UC Conference Registration or Dev Summit Conference Registration**
- Choice of Esri Press Publication
- Esri Community contest winner badge
- Esri swag box
- Considered for MVP Rank
Newcomer Prize Package (top three)
- Choice of Esri Press Publication
- Esri Community contest winner badge
- Esri swag box
**Travel not included. Winner can send another person in their organization, or they can donate it to a non-profit organization
Good luck to all our members!
Esri Community Contest 2023 Official Rules