And that’s a wrap!!
It's a wrap on 2024 and it's the close of our IBM Champions nominations for the class of 2025. Thanks to all who took the time to nominate yourselves or other candidates for the IBM Champions, class of 2025. We are honored by the amazing level of interest in the program. We'll have more number to crunch as we get closer to the announcements, but renewal requests are up at 80% and new nominations and total nominations are up by 42%. What a milestone! We wish all candidates the best of luck!
Nominations end, hard work begins
We are happy to share our accomplishments in this year’s IBM Champion nomination period. Our team, along with selection committees from each technical area, are now in the process of analyzing all the submissions that were collected during nomination season.
What to expect next
There is a tremendous amount of diligent work ahead, and we are looking forward to announcing the IBM Champions in early 2025. During this process, we'll be issuing our advocacy badges. Most nominees will first earn an invitation to the IBM Rising Champions Advocacy Badge program, along with their Contributor, Advocate, and Influencer badges, as the teams review their activities and accomplishments. Members of the IBM Rising Champions Advocacy Badge program will benefit from quarterly calls and newsletters; special pricing for IBM events, learning, and certifications; and of course, the digital badges.
Those who stand at the top for expertise and advocacy may then be selected as IBM Champions. Look for letters to nominees and nominators to go out in early 2025, with a big announcement blog to follow.
Keep the momentum going & prepare for the next nomination period
Thank you again for participating in the nominations for IBM Champions, class of 2025. And we look forward to the unveiling the new members in the next while! Stay tuned for a blog reviewing our top stories and numbers for 2024 and the class of 2025 announcement!