I am happy to confirm that I have been renewed as a Microsoft MVP for 2026-27 and have also been recognised in both the Microsoft 365 and Microsoft 365 Copilot categories, which was a pleasant surprise. This marks my 16th year in the MVP programme.
As always, many thanks to Microsoft and the Microsoft 365 and Copilot teams for this recognition. I am proud and honoured to be part of the unique global community of Microsoft MVPs and humbled to now be recognised in two categories.
MVPs serve their communities, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who takes the time to consume the content I create. Nothing makes me happier than hearing from people I have never met who tell me that something I shared has helped them get more value from their Microsoft environment. That feedback is what motivates me to continue creating and sharing content.
Copilot has become a significant part of what I do. It helps me run my business, create content, and deliver more value to the community. The pace of change continues to accelerate, so much so that even I sometimes struggle to keep up. I suspect that won’t slow down any time soon. If anything, the next twelve months are likely to bring even more innovation and opportunity. That means there will be a whole lot more to learn, test and share as I continue my journey with Copilot. It’s both exciting and challenging to once again be part of a major technology shift, and I look forward to sharing that experience with the community.
As technology continues to evolve, it creates more opportunities for me to dive deeper into understanding what is happening and, more importantly, how those changes affect my community, especially in the SMB space. We are still in the early stages of understanding what AI will ultimately deliver, and it is exciting to be part of that journey. Being recognised in the Microsoft 365 Copilot category is greatly appreciated, and I will work hard to continue earning that trust and recognition.
As always, a big thank you to Microsoft and everyone who has made this possible. I look forward to another year as a Microsoft MVP and to continuing to produce the best content I can for the community.
Thank you to everyone for your support.
CIAOPS 