Today is Community Manager Appreciation Day, and I want to take a moment to shine a bright, well‑deserved spotlight on the people who ensure our communities feel supported, informed, inspired, and connected: our Community Managers.

In the Microsoft ecosystem, community managers do far more than answer questions or keep conversations flowing. They are the bridge between customers and product teams. They elevate voices. They create belonging. They help people feel seen. And they make sure that every meetup, every online exchange, every post, every question; adds value, builds trust, and strengthens the fabric of our global community.

Community Managers are the ones who:

• Champion our users and amplify their successes
• Foster safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can learn and contribute
• Translate feedback into action, advocacy, and product impact
• Support speakers, MVPs, new creators, and first‑time contributors
• Celebrate the wins, guide through challenges, and keep momentum alive
• Bring humanity, empathy, and heart to everything we build

Their work is often behind the scenes, yet absolutely essential to the health and growth of our technical communities, user groups, community events, and product ecosystems.

Why It Matters

Communities don’t just “happen.” They are nurtured. They are cultivated. They are cared for.
When people feel welcome, supported, and empowered, innovation accelerates.
Community Managers make that possible.

So, this week, let’s celebrate them loudly.

Give Your Community Manager a Shoutout

Shout out your - Community Manager.  The ones who run your programs, initiatives and experiences! Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs), Regional Leads, user group leads, forum moderators, Discord admins, event organizers, event producers or anyone who helps keep your community experience strong, if they have made a difference for you, let them know.

Drop a shoutout in the comments. Tag them. Tell us what they’ve done that mattered. These acknowledgments mean more than you know.

To every Community Manager across the Microsoft ecosystem and beyond:

Thank you.

Thank you for the care, the passion, the hours, the creativity, the resilience, and the heart you bring to this work every single day. You are the reason communities thrive. You create belonging and empathy and opportunities! You are AWESOME!

Happy Community Manager Appreciation Day! 💙