Rising Star Recognition Program

[Sarah G_]

The Rising Stars Recognition Program

Applications will reopen in 2025
Apply for Rising Star!

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Why should I apply/nominate?  The Rising Stars Community Program is exclusive, fun, and inspiring. Our goals for you while in this program are to support your efforts as a ServiceNow practitioner and to recognize you for your helpful content. With your participation in this program, we can continue building a diverse, inclusive, vibrant, and global community. If you are thinking about being even more active in the ServiceNow ecosystem, then becoming a Rising Star is a great goal!

How am I recognized? You are recognized through global announcements, features in the online community, virtual meetups, elevated involvement in ServiceNow events, and branded swag! You will also get exposure to a network of ServiceNow enthusiasts, practitioners, and community advocates who are growing their product expertise.  Every awardee receives an official Rising Star badge placed throughout the Community site and a unique star rank that appears near the username to showcase this achievement and status. These will also appear on the profile page.

What is expected?  Rising Stars show a commitment to being present and resourceful. You are expected to be polite and respectful to others at all times as detailed in the ServiceNow Community Code of Conduct. You must be responsive and create original content that is helpful. This is demonstrated through online discussions with others, attendance at events like SNUGs and Developer Meetups, sharing helpful comments, providing accepted solutions to questions, and many other contributions to the ServiceNow ecosystem.

Eligibility and Selections

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Who is eligible? You are a ServiceNow practitioner: partner, customer, or independent. Only ServiceNow employees are not eligible for this award. All applicants must be registered members and you will need to provide the link to your community profile.  Your content and activities must be up-to-date within the last few months.

When is Rising Star awarded? You have two opportune times to apply.  If you apply in July and get selected, then you will be announced in September. If you apply in December and get selected, then you will be announced in February.  The Rising Star award is valid until the end of the calendar year. Eligible members will be encouraged to apply again for the following year.  ServiceNow reserves the right to induct Rising Stars at other times if necessary. ServiceNow also reserves the right to revoke Rising Star status for an individual.

Become a Rising Star The process is easy. Submit a completed nominee application form during July 1-31 and December 1-31st of each calendar year. Either a fellow Community member can nominate another member, you can nominate yourself or the Community team can select you. Make a nomination

Get in touch If you have any questions or comments regarding the ServiceNow Community Contributor Recognition programs, please comment below.

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[Doug5]

I used to contribute.

1) I have asked and answered many questions.  
2) I have written many articles.

However now my profile says that I have written 0 articles and 0 Questions and I have fallen back to a Kilo Contributer.  I also can't post Articles.  So its all a bit discouraging.

[Sarah G_]

Hi @Doug5 I've noticed your other recent comment about "combining your profile from two email addresses." Apparently that is causing some issues with your profile. I'll see if someone from our Admin team can investigate.

For now, I'll move your comment to a more relevant space on the community where you can disclose your email etc. in private.

[Divya Menneni]

Hi Sarah,

Now a days I see different star colors against user profile in Developer Community. What does they refer to?

[Sandeep Rajput]

@Divya Menneni A green star along with a user profile represents an MVP user. Whereas a blue star

represents a Rising Star user on the community.

[Oscar Lopez]

I used to published articles until everything changed here.

I've submitted my self now for Rising Star, I hope all my articles published before (still active) are considered to gain points or whatever measure is been used here now.

https://www.servicenow.com/community/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/382052

[Deepak Negi]

I personally dont like the form for submitting nominations. The form for nominating someone else is too descriptive and we may or may not have any clue about the Nominee's overall exp, skills, certifications etc.

The form makes sense if someone is nominating himself but in my pov I would think twice submit a nomination for someone else if it asks too many details. It should ask only the nominee name, links and sources, profile URL etc.

[BillMartin]

Hi @Sarah G_ ,

I also have the same issues. My ranking seems have been degraded to a tera contributor only.

Thanks,

Bill

[ericsjg]

The Rising Star Program....says "The submission process will be open July 1-31 and December 1-31st each calendar year."
It is already end of working day on Dec 1, 2023. When you click on the Make a Nomination button it says "Sorry, this survey is not currently active."

[Sarah G_]

Hello @ericsjg, 

The link for the active form is here: https://forms.office.com/r/WjjHgFFFDa

It will close at the end of this month. We posted an announcement about the nomination window opening today, here: https://www.servicenow.com/community/in-other-news/2024-mvp-and-rising-star-nominations-are-here/ba-...

I hope that helps!

[AIS1]

When you click on the Make a Nomination button it says "Sorry, this survey is not currently active."

[Simon Hendery]

Hi @AIS1 - that's correct. As per the post, submissions are only open during the months of July and December.

[alidas]

How can I increase my community stars?

[Simon Hendery]

Hi @alidas - all the information is here: https://www.servicenow.com/community/recognition-rewards/ct-p/rewards

[Anubhav24]

Hi @Sandeep Rajput @Sarah G_ ,

Do we also get some extra portal access on developer community if we are selected as community rising star. 

[Sandeep Rajput]

@Anubhav24 As a Rising star, you should get more access to create articles and blogs on the community. 

[SunilKumar_P]

Hi @Sarah G_, 

Rising Star badge is still not visible on my community profile. Would you be able help?

Thanks,

Sunil

[Mexiprince]

Thank you 1 and all, Sarah G, + ServiceNow Community team

[Nikhil Bajaj9]

I will see in December if I will be eligible, I will nominate myself for Rising Star Badge.

[Dr Atul G- LNG]

Hi @Nikhil Bajaj9 

If you are contributing in the community, the you must nominate yourself for Rising star. dont wait till Dec. 

[Nikhil Bajaj9]

But I guess nomination form will be available only Biyearly - July and December...correct me if I am wrong.

[Dr Atul G- LNG]

Correct @Nikhil Bajaj9  July Nominations were closed yesterday.

[Nikhil Bajaj9]

That's why I mentioned December 2024 - i may nominate based on my contribution. But is there any criteria for nominating for Rising Star

[Dr Atul G- LNG]

Okay... As far as I know, contribution in community ( either big or small, 1 or many) but contribution matter. Rest @Sarah G_  can guide you better.

[Nikhil Bajaj9]

Ok thanks for your reply, I have also dropped PM to Sarah as well so I will wait for her guidance. Thanks again.

[CharanjeetSingh]

Hi @Sarah G_ @Dr Atul G- LNG @Mexiprince , 
I used to share Servicenow articles on my LinkedIn profile only. Can I apply for the Rising Star and will I be eligible or is it mandatory to post those articles on Servicenow Community?

Here is my linkedin profile : 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charanjeet-singh-virdi-9739bb140/ 

[Dr Atul G- LNG]

Hi @CharanjeetSingh 

If you asked my experience, matter the impacts. Don't think about being helpful or correct, contribute to community. Sooner or later hard work will pay for sure.

[CharanjeetSingh]

Thanks @Dr Atul G- LNG for sharing your thoughts. For sure I will keep posting and sharing the knowledge.

But you know badge matters 😄. Just wanted to confirm if public posts on LinkedIn profile will be eligible for Rising Star or I need to increase my engagement on Servicnow community along with LinkedIn?

[Simon Hendery]

Hi @CharanjeetSingh, 

All contributions are considers, whether they are made through the Community, LinkedIn, attending ServiceNow User Groups, etc.

Applications open at the start of next month, so keep contributing!

Full details can be found here:

https://www.servicenow.com/community/community-resources/rising-star-recognition-program/ta-p/231545...

[CharanjeetSingh]

Thanks @Simon Hendery for the clarification.

[Dr Atul G- LNG]

Hi @Simon Hendery 

As expert @Simon Hendery said and I echo with him, any contribution in any way matters here, big or small audio or video, in community or social media including FB / X all are considered here. 

[Mexiprince]

Hi @CharanjeetSingh , 

@Dr Atul G- LNG  and @Simon Hendery  has summed it all. All contributions count, all social channels, special mention is the community where your sharing your knowledge and expertise answering questions as well.

What is expected:

**This is demonstrated through online discussions with others, attendance at events like SNUGs and Developer Meetups, sharing helpful comments, providing accepted solutions to questions, and many other contributions to the ServiceNow ecosystem.**

https://www.servicenow.com/community/community-resources/rising-star-recognition-program/ta-p/231545...

#Blessings!

[CharanjeetSingh]

Thanks @Mexiprince 

[Mexiprince]

Your welcome @CharanjeetSingh 

[vishesh_jha]

Does the credentials carry over when a member changes the organization

[Simon Hendery]

Hi @vishesh_jha 

Yes, if you are a Rising Star and you move to a new organisation, you keep your Rising Star status.

[SK Chand Basha]

Hi @vishesh_jha 

If the credentials have company domain you need to raise a case to change email address . If it is personal email not a problem.

[Sumanth16]

Hi @Sarah G_ ,

When I try to submit the Rising Star nomination, I am getting the following error.

Is the Rising Star nomination opened?

Thanks & Regards,
Sumanth Meda

[Simon Hendery]

Hi @Sumanth16 

Nominations are not open at present. @Sarah G_ has told us the Rising Star program is being re-organised and once that is complete, nominations will open in early 2025.

[bamboomaster112]

Hello Team,

May I know when the registrations are going to be open?

Thanks,
Pramodh

[Simon Hendery]

Hi @bamboomaster112 

There has been no announcement yet about when nominations for the next cohort of Rising Stars will open. 

We are all still waiting to hear. 

[Selva Arun]

HI @bamboomaster112,

I heard from Sarah that they are aiming for April!

Regards,

Selva

[SK Chand Basha]

Hi @Selva Arun 

Thank you!!

[bamboomaster112]

Hi @Selva Arun 

Thanks! 

[Shaqeel]

Hi @Selva Arun 

Is this real?

Will they start nominations in April? Because April is just ending in 4 day?

Regards

Shaqeel

[Selva Arun]

HI, @Shaqeel ,

That’s what I heard from Sarah as well. I understand that April is ending soon, and I’m not sure why they haven’t opened the nominations yet or what their next steps are. Unfortunately, I don’t have any additional information about the timeline or process at this point.

If I hear anything further, I’ll be sure to let you know.

Best regards,
Selva Arun

[Daniel Madsen]

Hello, I was wondering if there are any updates on when the program will be open again?

Best regards 

Daniel Madsen

[SandeepGujja]

Now currently, i am tera contributor - - how i can increase my rank i can't post any blog or any article 

[Shraddha Kadam]

Hello @SandeepGujja ,

Refer this link -

https://www.servicenow.com/community/recognition-rewards/ct-p/rewards

[Nikhil Bajaj9]

Hi All,

Rising Star nomination Started, please find details here:- 

@Selva Arun , @SandeepGujja , @Shraddha Kadam , @Daniel Madsen , @Shaqeel 

https://www.servicenow.com/community/in-other-news/an-exciting-opportunity-to-become-a-2025-rising-s...

Regards,

Nikhil Bajaj

[Shraddha Kadam]

Hello @Nikhil Bajaj9 ,

I already did it