IBM Z and LinuxONE Community Contributor


The IBM Z and LinuxONE Community Contributor badge earner is an external community member who is passionate about IBM Z and LinuxONE and wants to make a positive difference. This individual has expressed interest in contributing to the community in their own unique way.

IBM Z and LinuxONE Community Advocate


The IBM Z and LinuxONE Community Advocate badge earner has actively contributed to the IBM Z and LinuxONE community and has expressed interest in continuing to do so. This individual is in good standing with their IBM Z and LinuxONE peers and is passionate about taking their advocacy to the next level. The badge earner has expert skills in IBM Z and LinuxONE and can be expected to regularly contribute technical knowledge to the community.

IBM Z and LinuxONE Community Influencer


The IBM Z and LinuxONE Community Influencer badge earner is an active and passionate member of the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community. They are a thought leader and viewed as a technical expert by their peers. This individual contributes to the community regularly.

How to earn your advocacy badges

  • Earn your first badge by performing at least two Acts of Advocacy for IBM Z
  • Apply for your Advocacy Badge here
  • Badge review board reviews your submission
  • Credly issues your badge (you will get an email)
  • Accept the badge and share with your community

Advocacy badges are stackable. Perform more acts of advocacy to earn all three levels of badges!

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