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Andy Gladstone is in a level 10 state of mind

Hey everyone! Our amazing @Andy Gladstone has just hit Level 10 status! Let's celebrate by looking back at ten of his most impactful moments in the Atlassian Community.

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  1. Andy joined as a Community Leader Champion on January 4th, 2022 after sharing that he “enjoys helping others discover the things that I love. I have been an Atlassian advocate at my past two companies, and an Admin of the products, which gives me a unique perspective on usage, user adoption strategies, best practices and 'hacks' to make the software come alive for a company and its users.”

  2. During his time in the program, Andy has accrued 11,600 likes, answered 1,093 questions, written 30 articles, garnered 318 accepted solutions, and made 3,800 total posts. He has also served as a member of the CAB from 2022-2024.

  3. Congratulations to Andy Gladstone on reaching Level 10! Andy, thank you for always being so open and warm to Champions across the world—your kindness and encouragement make a real difference. One of the true highlights of being part of Team is receiving a note from you; your thoughtful messages inspire and connect us all. We’re grateful for everything you do! - @Morbhen Rattray 

  4. I feel incredibly lucky to have Andy as a Champion on our online forums. I’ve had the chance to get to know him over the years - we’ve worked closely together on the CAB, we’ve hung out together at Team events where he’s been an honorary kiosk staffer, and we even had brunch near my house—a testament to the genuine friendship we’ve built through our shared passion for community. On top of that, I’ve always been impressed by his dedication and creativity. Andy is always one of the first people to jump in and create something special for our community, whether it’s launching the fun and engaging Miscellaneous Monday or the inspiring Like-Able content series. His energy, positivity, and commitment to bringing people together make a real difference every day. Andy’s leadership and enthusiasm set the tone for what it means to be a true Champion, and I treasure him. - @Monique vdB 

  5. Andy is a true embodiment of what it means to be an Atlassian Champion. His kindness and generosity can be seen through his commitment to helping others succeed, not just as fellow users of Atlassian products, but also as fellow humans. Congrats on reaching level 10! - @Loren Siegel 

  6. From the moment I met Andy, he radiated his love for the Atlassian Community. I remember it like it was yesterday because of how much he glowed. I truly admire the way he has used Forums to combine all the things he loves - helping others, endlessly learning, and thoughtfully writing. It's such a pleasure getting to know Andy, and to now cheers him for reaching Level 10. Congratulations Andy!!! - @Viktoriya Borisova 

  7. Andy is a true blessing.  From serving on the CAB to visiting many other in person ACEs across the country, Andy is always able to give us champions the inside track on community happenings! On top of that he's always part of The Jira Life's dedicated audience. - @Howard Eberhart 

  8. Big shoutout to Andy Gladstone for all he does for the Atlassian NYC community! Andy is always ready to guide and support members who need a bit of direction, and his thoughtful advice goes a long way.His blogs and LinkedIn posts do an amazing job of spreading the word about our events, pulling in not just community members but also fresh faces who might not have discovered us otherwise.And when it comes to in-person events, Andy brings such great energy and enthusiasm — it really lifts the room and makes the whole experience more positive for both speakers and attendees. We’re lucky to have Andy as part of the NYC community. Grateful for his leadership and the vibe he brings to everything he’s involved in! - @Madhusudhan Matrubai 

  9. YAY Andy!  From the moment you joined, I had no doubt in my mind that you would get to Level 10.  I don't have the proper words to properly express how much I appreciate your warm, encouraging and generous spirit!  Both within the Community and outside of it.  Thank you for being the wonderful person you are and congratulations on being a Perfect 10! - @Jimmy Seddon 

  10. Whenever I see any first-time attendees who are standing by themselves or are feeling a little shy in chatting with others, I know I can always introduce them to Andy - he makes them feel welcome and they really can see the warmth of the community first-hand! - @Dileep Bhat 

Massive congratulations once again, @Andy Gladstone!!!!!

25 comments

Dirk Ronsmans
Community Champion
April 13, 2026

Amazing!

Congratulations @Andy Gladstone !

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Ree Kent
Atlassian Team
Atlassian Team members are employees working across the company in a wide variety of roles.
April 13, 2026

Congratulations @Andy Gladstone ! 

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Elena_Elevatic
Atlassian Partner
April 13, 2026

Amazing milestone @Andy Gladstone ! Congrats! 

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Andy Gladstone
Community Champion
April 13, 2026

This is such a surprise and honor! Thank you to the ENTIRE community for making it such a great place to learn, share and play. My life has been enriched due to the presence of each of you in it these past few years. I don't have the proper words to express the appreciation I have for each and every one of you!

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Kristján Geir Mathiesen
Community Champion
April 13, 2026

@Andy Gladstone til hamingju! Very well done, vinur.

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Andy _ Fun Inc
Contributor
April 13, 2026

WHAT AN ABSOLUTE LEGEND #onlineANDY is !!!

Part of a highly exclusive club as well:
The "Five-In-A-Row Vegas" Club

First and only time (if I am not mistaken) that five years worth of back2ack Leaders' Choice winners were all together at Team/Summit, and Stephanie captured the moment with MCB to prove it!

2019 Vegas Summit - Kim "the real" Deal 
2020 Online Summit - "Fun Man" Andy
2021 Online Summit - Jimmy "Talks Jira" Seddon
2022 Vegas Team - Brittany "How I Trello" Joiner
2023 Vegas Team - "Online" Andy Gladstone

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Barbara Szczesniak
Rising Star
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April 13, 2026

Congratulations, @Andy Gladstone and thank you for all your assistance to the community!

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Amanda Barber
Community Champion
April 13, 2026

Just zipping in to wish you a huge congrats, @Andy Gladstone - what an honor!

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Monique vdB
Community Manager
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April 13, 2026

@Andy _ Fun Inc that is such a cool fun fact about that picture full of some of my favorite people! Thank you for sharing!

@Andy Gladstone you are simply the best 💙

 

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Teodora V _Warsaw Dynamics_
Community Champion
April 13, 2026

@Andy Gladstone is Level 10 even before Level 10 existed. I feel fortunate and deeply grateful for having Andy in my very close circle of friends. A person to learn from, an extraordinary human being, and a true staple for this Community. 

Thank you for being you. 💙

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Andy Gladstone
Community Champion
April 13, 2026

Thank you everyone for the heartfelt comments. I really am very lucky to have found this community and to have met people that I would never have crossed paths with if I just relied on my local community.

My heart is full.

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Tracy Carlson
Atlassian Team
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April 13, 2026

This is remarkable!!! Congratulations @Andy Gladstone This is truly inspiring and I'm so glad to be a part of this community to connect, learn, and grow with people like you!  💙

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Lana Montgomery
Community Manager
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April 13, 2026

Congratulations @Andy Gladstone and thank you for everything you do!! 

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Patricia Modispacher _K15t_
Community Champion
April 13, 2026

Well deserved. Congrats, @Andy Gladstone ! 

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Andy _ Fun Inc
Contributor
April 13, 2026

@Monique vdB the coolest indeed! 😎 And this one is also really cool. The Photobomb version by some very well known usual suspects... and a Sven!

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Anahit Sukiasyan
Community Champion
April 13, 2026

Congratulations, @Andy Gladstone

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Tomislav Tobijas
Community Champion
April 13, 2026

Mega job @Andy Gladstone ! Congrats 👏🥳

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Andy Gladstone
Community Champion
April 15, 2026

With hope that this article inspires others to commit to contribute and reach Level 10, I went through community posts to try and determine who comprises the Level 10 club. I hope I grabbed them all, but here it goes:

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Anwesha Pan
Rising Star
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April 15, 2026

Congratulations!! @Andy Gladstone 👏🏼

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John Funk
Community Champion
April 15, 2026

Congrats @Andy Gladstone !!! Couldn't happen to a better guy. Welcome to Level 10!!

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Brant Schroeder
Community Champion
April 15, 2026

Congratulations,@Andy Gladstone!

The Atlassian community is filled with incredibly talented and inspiring individuals, and I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know you. You are truly an amazing person who genuinely cares about helping others grow, excel, and improve. Your hard work and dedication to the community clearly reflect that commitment.

You take a sincere interest in people and consistently look for ways to connect with, uplift, and support everyone you come in contact with. Congratulations on reaching Level 10 and thank you for supporting, encouraging, and inspiring others to reach even greater heights.

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Jack Brickey
Community Champion
April 15, 2026

Congrats and a big Thank You @Andy Gladstone for all your commitment to our incredible Community!

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Dave Mathijs
Community Champion
April 15, 2026

Congratulations @Andy Gladstone on this achievement, well done!

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Darline Auguste
Community Manager
Community Managers are Atlassian Team members who specifically run and moderate Atlassian communities. Feel free to say hello!
April 16, 2026

Congratulations @Andy Gladstone! Love celebrating your accomplishments and reading through all of the wonderful comments here - you deserve every accolade! Thank for you for all you do! 💙

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Dave LIAO
Community Champion
April 21, 2026

I don't think I can add anything to what others have said in this thread, but I definitely can +1 all the earlier comments. 🤣

Congrats @Andy Gladstone ! 🙌

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