The Microsoft Community UK Recognition Awards

The UK Microsoft Community Recognition Awards.

An annual event, recognising those in the Microsoft Community, who have gone above and beyond.

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🎉Congratulations to Mark Christie!

Winner of the Community Hall of Fame Award at the #UKCommunityAwards #SCS2025!

We know Mark isn’t one for the spotlight, but this year the Community Hall of Fame award honoured him for his outstanding contribution and value he brings.

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🎉Congratulations to Sharon Smith! Winner of the The Communities, Community Hero Award at the #UKCommunityAwards at #SCS2025!

This year, the The Communities, Community Hero Award category of the UK Community Awards recognised Sharon for her dedication, leadership, and service👏

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🎉Congratulations to Stuart Baxter!

Winner of the Social Impact Award at the #UKCommunityAwards at #SCS2025!

This year, the Social Impact Award category of the UK Community Awards recognised Stuart for Microsoft tech (or their influence) to create meaningful social change👏

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🎉Congratulations to Melissa Hale!

Winner of the Community Rising Star Award at the #UKCommunityAwards at #SCS2025!

This year, the Community Rising Star category of the UK Community Awards recognised Melissa who is newer on the scene bringing fresh ideas and energy👏

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🎉Congratulations to Andrew Kemp! Winner of the Security & Compliance Evangelist Award at the #UKCommunityAwards at #SCS2025!

This year, the Security & Compliance Evangelist category of the UK Community Awards recognised Andy who champions security, compliance and privacy

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🎉Congratulations to Areti Iles!

Winner of the Biz Apps Evangelist Award at the #UKCommunityAwards at #SCS2025!

This year, Biz Apps Evangelist category of the UK Community Awards recognised Areti who leads, evangelizes and builds using Microsoft business applications

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🎉Congratulations to @kevmcdonk! Winner of the Modern Work Evangelist Award at the #UKCommunityAwards at #SCS2025!

This year, the Modern Work Evangelist category of the UK Community Awards recognised Kevin who leads in modern workplace tools and culture shifts👏

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🎉Congratulations to Thomas Cowen!

Winner of the The Best Blogger Award at the #UKCommunityAwards at #SCS2025!

This year, The Best Blogger Award category of the UK Community Awards recognised Thomas whose words help others learn, reflect, and grow.👏

Keep the momentum going🚀

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🎉Congratulations to @mcscug winners of the the Best User Group Award at the #UKCommunityAwards at #SCS2025!

This year, the Best Podcast / YouTube category of the UK Community Awards recognised @aaron_rendell86 @SimonBath_Mexa , Bob Bath, Nathan Sweeney and the team as winners.

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🎉Congratulations to Jonathan Edwards!

Winner of the Best Podcast & YouTube Award at the #UKCommunityAwards at #SCS2025!

This year, the Best Podcast / YouTube category of the UK Community Awards recognised Jonathan who consistently delivers value, insight, and engagement.👏

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Not long to go before we announce the winners of this year's Microsoft Community UK Spotlight and Recognition Awards 2025. 💫

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🏅 Community Hero Award

Delighted to announce that the Community Hero finalists are:
🏅 Mark Christie
🏅 Sharon Smith
🏅 Parvez Ghumra

Cast your vote - https://t.co/ln4yo4bORy

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❤️ Social Impact Award

Delighted to announce that the Social Impact finalists are:
❤️ Sharon Smith
❤️ Sarah Jones
❤️ Stuart Baxter

Cast your vote - https://t.co/iqIvzdiZQE

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🌱 Community Rising Star Award

Delighted to announce that the Community Rising Star finalists are:
🌱 Jamie Pullinger
🌱 Thomas Cowen
🌱 Melissa Hale

Cast your vote - https://t.co/CB2fOaUf4Y

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🔐 Security & Compliance Evangelist Award

Delighted to announce that the Security & Compliance Evangelist finalists are:
🔐 Nikki Chapple
🔐 Katie McMillan
🔐 Andrew Kemp

Cast your vote - https://t.co/w82f1bxGWw

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📊 Biz Apps Evangelist Award

This award is for those who lead, evangelize or build using Microsoft business applications.

Delighted to announce that the Biz Apps Evangelist finalists are:
📊 Areti Iles
📊 Joe Griffin
📊 Keith Atherton

Cast your vote - https://t.co/yQjg3nItF2

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☁️ Azure Evangelist Award

Delighted to announce that the Azure Evangelist finalists are:
☁️ Dan Rios
☁️ Jonathan D'Aloia
☁️ Rex de Koning

Cast your vote - https://t.co/WFqKE5vYYz

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🛠️ Modern Work Evangelist Award

Delighted to announce the Modern Work Evangelist finalists are:
🛠️ Kevin McDonnell
🛠️ Chirag Patel
🛠️ Josh Foye

Cast your vote - https://t.co/zZ6eHxCn7n

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✍️ Best Blogger Award

The Best Blogger Award celebrates those whose words help others learn, reflect, and grow.

Delighted to announce that the Best Blogger Finalists are:
✍️ Thomas Cowen
✍️ Dan Rios
✍️ Matthew Devaney

Cast your vote - https://t.co/hMAhS2pMKX

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👥 Best User Group Award

Delighted to announce the Best User Group Finalists are:
👥 Manchester AI User Group
👥 Surrey Azure User Group
👥 Microsoft Cloud (South Coast) User Group

Cast your vote - https://t.co/LXCtMiJBuw