How Can I Earn Atlassian Gifts, Vouchers ? Looking for Advice from the Community ! 🎁

[#1]

Hii Community !!!

I have seen many community members proudly sharing the amazing Atlassian swag they have recived --- 👕 T-Shirts, 🧢Caps, Stickets, backpacks, vouchers and other awesome gifts.

They look fantastic, and i'd love to earn some of them too !!

However, i'm still trying to understand the process.

I'd really appreciate if experienced community members could answer a few question:

What activities help you earn Atlassian Gifts?

• Writing helpful articles ?
• Answering community questions ?
• Participating in community events ?
• Becoming a community Leader ? 
• Winning a community challenges or contests ?

How long it takes to win or receive your first gift? 

If you have any tips for beginners, I'd love to hear them.

My goal isn't just to collect swag, i also want to contribute meaningful content and help other community members along the way.

Looking forward to learning from all of you !!

[Akshad Katke]

Excellent question 👏
You already covered many important points. A few additional strong areas to focus on:

🔹 Consistent Community Engagement
🔹 High-Quality Solutions & Articles
🔹 Accepted Answers & Kudos
🔹 ACE Events & Webinar Participation
🔹 Community Challenges & Campaigns
🔹 Atlassian Certifications & Programs
🔹 Real-World Use Cases & Troubleshooting
🔹 Active Networking with Community Leaders
🔹 Product Feedback & Beta Participation
🔹 Meaningful Contributions Over Swag Focus

Most importantly, focusing on meaningful contributions and helping others is the best long-term approach. Recognition and rewards naturally follow valuable community participation.

Looking forward to seeing your contributions in the community as well 🚀

[Anurag Vipin Vaidya]

Thanks for the insights! I completely agree that meaningful contributions should always come first. 😊

I had one more question though.

Is there any official criteria or eligibility for receiving Atlassian swag, vouchers, or gifts? For example, is it based on a certain number of accepted answers, articles, community rank, event participation, certifications, or is it mostly decided on a case-by-case basis?

Also, how do you stay updated about community challenges and special campaigns? I recently found out about the Forge Quest challenge after it had already ended, so unfortunately I missed the opportunity. 😅

Are there any newsletters, community pages, calendars, or notification settings that you recommend following so I don't miss future challenges, contests, or reward programs?

I'd love to stay involved and make meaningful contributions while also keeping track of these opportunities.

[Amanda Barber]

Being a Community Champion offers some perks, but the swag opportunities are often found through the Online Community. I like to receive notifications for new posts in the different groups I'm part of to watch for these opportunities. After completing your first certification, you can receive a shirt!

[Anurag Vipin Vaidya]

Thanks for sharing @Amanda Barber 

Could you suggest a few Online Community groups that are worth joining to stay updated on swag opportunities and other announcements?

Also, I wanted to clarify one thing do we receive a T-shirt or other gifts only after completing a paid certification ?