Over the past few years, my New Year has included regularly checking my Inbox to see if I get to keep my Microsoft MVP status. The start to 2010 has been no different and fortunately the much anticipated email was there again.

For me the MVP award is a yardstick by which I measure the amount of time and effort I give back to the community. Over the past 12 months most of my contribution has been in the form of presentations to Australian user groups more so than online mediums such as blogs and forums.

A new Australian Team System MVP

I would also like to welcome our newest Australian Team System MVP, Stephen Godbold. Steve has shown a passion for Team System and has resurrected the Canberra VSTS Users Group among other things. Keep an eye on his blog at http://seesharper.wordpress.com/