SQL Server MVP – October 2009

I am very honored and pleased to announce that I have been awarded and recognized, as a SQL Server MVP.  An MVP is not defined as the most technically savvy professional in the world, it is defined as a community member dedicated to sharing knowledge, professional growth,  mentorship and community.  This award is so prestigious that I feel blessed for having been nominated and even more blessed to receive it. I feel a little insignificant in receiving the award, as I know the caliber of past awardees.  To me, I feel like I am comparing myself to giants, but I guess we all have to start somewhere :).  I believe the recipients of this award are what give it merit.  All recipients of this award go above and beyond to help the SQL Server community. This is exactly what I plan to do.  Now that I have been awarded, I feel even more enthused and privileged to help such a great community.  No other online  community has ever made me feel more at home than the SQL Server community.  I can truly say that I have found my home and calling.