MVP Program
Being an Umbraco MVP is about more than just contributions – it’s about the values they bring to the community. MVPs lead by example and embody Umbraco’s core values: Trust, Respect, Openness, Hunger, and Friendliness.
MVPs contribute in countless ways, sharing their knowledge, time, and creativity. They might write insightful articles for 24 Days of Umbraco or Skrift, create useful Umbraco packages, or give engaging talks at meetups, festivals, and other events. Some help organize events, create videos about Umbraco, or share their expertise on podcasts. Others submit pull requests that improve the platform, or actively support fellow developers.
No matter the form, every contribution strengthens the Umbraco community. On this page you'll read about our MVPs - the Most Valuable People in the community - and learn how to become one yourself.
Applications for the 2026 Umbraco MVP Program are now open
Great news - the search for our next group of MVPs starts now!
If you’ve been active, engaged, and passionate about lifting the community, we want to hear from you!
Applications close on March 31st.
Want to nominate someone else? Please do so before March 3rd.
Why become an MVP?
Being an Umbraco MVP is more than recognition—it’s about growing yourself while making a difference in the community.
Contributing as an MVP helps you develop new skills, expand your network, and strengthen your professional role - while also making Umbraco better for everyone by contributing to open-source.
MVPs lead by example, embodying Umbraco's core values of Trust, Respect, Openness, Hunger, and Friendliness, and in doing so, help create a vibrant, thriving community.
Attend the yearly MVP Summit
The MVP Summit is an exclusive event held just before Codegarden, where MVPs from all over the world can meet, network, collaborate and learn together with the Umbraco community’s most passionate contributors.
It is free for MVPs to attend!
MVP Benefits
See what new and renewed MVPs receive as benefits.
Free access to Codegarden the year you are awarded MVP status. We announce you to the world on stage during the keynote and we capture the moment in a group picture - sure to be a memorable experience.
A beautiful statuette presented to you during the MVP ceremony at Codegarden - which you can keep forever!
Free access to the MVP Summit, held together with Codegarden—a dedicated space for all MVPs to collaborate, connect, and grow
Shiny badges added to all MVPs' profiles plus a digital badge for use in email signatures or websites.
A free cloud project for all MVPs for personal or community-related projects, including free access to Umbraco's commercial products for this website.
A free training course of your choice per year you are awarded MVP - use it for yourself or give it to a colleague or friend.
Dedicated MVP Slack Channel - providing a space for MVP to chat, share ideas and discuss Umbraco, along with members of the HQ teams.
Access to HQ working facilities - Umbraco HQ can open its doors for the MVPs to use its facilities to work and connect with the teams.
Support of advocacy initiatives - Assistance with travel expenses to do a talk or workshop covering Umbraco at a conference or meetup. Approval subject to the topic covered, location and size of the event, and available budget.
Writing for 24 Days of Umbraco or Skrift
Creating Umbraco packages
Giving talks or workshops
Producing videos or podcasts
Submitting pull requests
Organizing or supporting community events/meetups
Helping/mentoring others
Creating blog posts
Being active and friendly on forums, Discord etc
An Umbraco MVP (Most Valuable Person) is someone who actively contributes to the Umbraco community, shares knowledge, and embodies the core values of Trust, Respect, Openness, Hunger, and Friendliness.
You can be nominated or nominate yourself! MVPs are chosen based on their community impact, contributions, and alignment with Umbraco values.
Contributions can take many forms, including (but not limited to):
Umbraco MVP status is valid for one year. To continue as an MVP, you can renew your status when the next application period opens.
MVPs are chosen by the Umbraco Developer Relations Team. We carefully review all nominations and applications, considering factors like the scope and impact of contributions, the way candidates support and inspire the community, and how well they embody Umbraco’s core values.
Not at all! While technical contributions are valued, MVPs can contribute in many ways—through writing, mentoring, organizing events, creating content, or supporting the community online.
