# Help Us Recognize What Truly Matters — Take the Survey **URL:** \ **Category:** News\ **Created:** [May 27, 2025, 9:50am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/help-us-recognize-what-truly-matters-take-the-survey/16074 "2025-05-27T09:50:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Natalia\_Vynogradenko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/natalia_vynogradenko/32/8593_2.png) [@Natalia\_Vynogradenko](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Natalia_Vynogradenko)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2025, 9:50am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/help-us-recognize-what-truly-matters-take-the-survey/16074/1 "2025-05-27T09:50:57Z")
Hi everyone, we want to invite you to take a few minutes to complete this [survey](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmh2buFavBH2uLmeROpwR6G7qstbppWoGs8zhNjBwg-_2ssQ/viewform?usp=preview) by June 3rd, 2025 to help us identify the contributions, initiatives, or efforts that have made a real difference in the Open edX community. The Open edX community grows stronger not just because of what we build — but because of **how** we recognize and uplift each other along the way. That’s the spirit behind the **Distinguished Contributor Program.** It’s not top-down. It’s peer-to-peer. It’s not about fame. It’s about _real impact_ — thoughtful contributions, steady presence, and the kind of work that makes us all better. * * * If you’ve seen a meaningful improvement, a thoughtful initiative, or steady effort that made a difference, we’d love to hear about it through the survey. Here’s why this matters: 🔹 We build a **culture of recognition** — where people see and value each other’s efforts 🔹 That culture **encourages impact** — because when people feel seen, they step up even more 🔹 This momentum **inspires others** — drawing new contributors into a vibrant, welcoming space 🔹 And that’s how we **grow the community** — together, intentionally, with heart If you’ve seen a contribution that made a difference — big or small — please take a moment to share it. Let’s celebrate what truly matters. Let’s keep building this culture. ![Distinguished_contibutor_program](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/openedx/original/2X/b/bd222ea015af0555a8efc46c8aa0100a97eddab0.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Kulko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/peter_kulko/32/8582_2.png) [@Peter\_Kulko](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Peter_Kulko)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2025, 10:35am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/help-us-recognize-what-truly-matters-take-the-survey/16074/2 "2025-05-27T10:35:59Z")
Thank you for this opportunity! It was really interesting! 💯 ---
**Author:** ![Natalia\_Vynogradenko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/natalia_vynogradenko/32/8593_2.png) [@Natalia\_Vynogradenko](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Natalia_Vynogradenko)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2025, 11:10am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/help-us-recognize-what-truly-matters-take-the-survey/16074/3 "2025-06-23T11:10:27Z")
![:mega:](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/openedx/original/2X/5/50a70ecae39a418885e0cdeca27ba14bb8d691ae.png) New Deadline + Join Us at the Conference! We’ve decided to extend the [Distinguished Contributor Program](https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/COMM/pages/4853202948/Proposal+Open+edX+Distinguished+Contributor+Program) nomination deadline to July 15! Why? Because we want to hear from more of you. This program is about celebrating the people who make Open edX thrive — and your voice matters in shaping how we do that. ![:earth_africa:](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/openedx/original/2X/d/dd9f4601876260513c5c8cfb5ed6eaf399dda712.png) Not coming to the conference? No problem! We’ve created a [FAQ document](https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/COMM/pages/5049090080/Distinguished+Contributor+Program+FAQ) where you can leave your questions, ideas, or concerns about the program. We’ll respond and keep the conversation going, wherever you are. ![:date:](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/openedx/original/2X/6/66a65dc21bc0bfa55d8baa818b2aa0ef7a4be47b.png) Attending the Open edX Conference? Let’s talk in person! We’ll be hosting: - A Birds of a Feather session to openly discuss the program - A Town Hall talk on the final day to share insights, gather feedback, and align as a community Your feedback will help us shape something that truly reflects what this community values. ![:memo:](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/openedx/original/2X/2/2b00a8fcb9070216e4c13ac16d2026d790e4cd37.png) If you haven’t yet, please fill out the nomination [survey](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/159w08JuR8I3msb3f4APcS7rfAxN8t5Qz0krVZDg68To/preview) by July 15 and let us know who’s making an impact. Let’s build this together! ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/openedx/original/2X/2/215444efaa45c7c228ecf91a6e6f4c21b23a4ec5.jpeg)