Dear openSUSE Community, I’m excited to share with you a new initiative that we’re launching - it's called “Contributor in the Spotlight”. This project is designed to recognize and highlight the amazing work being done by contributors across various domains within the openSUSE community. What is "Contributor in the Spotlight"? “Contributor in the Spotlight” is a monthly feature where we select one contributor from a different area/focus —be it art, coding, documentation, or any other area—and showcase their work. Our goal is to bring visibility to the diverse contributions that make openSUSE such a vibrant community and to ensure that the hard work of our contributors doesn’t go unnoticed. Why Are We Doing This? Visibility: Much of the important work done by contributors often goes unseen. This project aims to shine a light on these efforts. Recognition: We want to offer an easy way for contributors to share their accomplishments and receive recognition they deserve. Gratitude: This is our way of saying “thank you” to those who help make openSUSE what it is. Inspiration: By sharing these stories, we hope to inspire others to contribute and show them where they can make a difference. If you’re a contributor and want to be featured: Create a New Issue: Head over to the project’s issue tracker and create a new issue. https://github.com/openSUSE/cits/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&projects=&template=application-contributor-in-the-spotlight.md&title=%5BAPPLICATION%5D Fill Out the Template: Provide the necessary information using the provided template. Select the Month: Choose the label in GitHub for the month you’re applying for (applications for November are open until November 20th, afterwards until the 15th of a month). Submit: And you’re done! Here’s what happens after the 15th of a month: Review: We’ll go through all the applications submitted for the current month. Selection: We’ll select one contributor to feature based on the impact, uniqueness, and relevance of their work to the openSUSE Project. Blog Post: We’ll prepare a blog post and publish it on news.opensuse.org on the first Monday of the following month at 4 PM UTC. Guidelines Who Can Apply?: Any contributor who wants to share their work. Submission Deadline: Applications must be submitted by the 15th of each month. Language: All applications must be in English. Self-Nomination: The application should be about your own work. Should you desire to nominate someone else's work, please seek permission from that person and include their permission within the application. What Should Your Application Include? Introduction: A brief introduction of yourself or the person you are nominating. Contribution Details: A description of the contribution, its use cases, impact and acknowledgement of those who may have helped. Visuals: A picture of yourself/the nominated person (preferred) or a graphic that captures the contribution, a short video, or an image showcasing the contribution. Proof of Project: A reference link to the project. openSUSE Connection: Explain how the contribution relates to openSUSE. Uniqueness: Highlight what makes the contribution special. In addition to welcoming applications, we are also looking for enthusiastic members of the community who would like to help organize and manage this initiative. If you’re passionate about recognizing and promoting the work of others, and have some time to contribute, we’d love to have you on board! Helping with this project would involve reviewing applications, collaborating on blog post creation, and spreading the word about the initiative. It’s a great opportunity to get involved in the community and help ensure that our contributors receive the recognition they deserve. If you’re interested in helping out, please reply to this email. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work, share your story, and be recognized by the community. We look forward to your applications and are excited to learn more about the incredible work you’ve been doing! Thank you for being a part of this amazing community and for your continued contributions! Best regards, Tobias Görgens Knurpht ( Gertjan Lettink ) https://github.com/openSUSE/cits