Well, I got the email from Microsoft today. I've been awarded Microsoft MVP status again for another year. By my count, this makes number six*.
It's always an honor to be recognized alongside such a talented group of Microsoft Access experts. There aren't many Access MVPs in the world, so it's something I never take for granted.
A big thank you to Alex Hedley, who first nominated me back in 2013, and to Mike Wolfe, who helped get me back into the program in 2023 after I took a few years off. Life got in the way for a while, but it's been great to be back doing what I love: teaching Microsoft Access and helping people learn.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go update all of the Microsoft MVP logos on my website and in my PP slide decks... again.
LLAP RR
*My profile on the Microsoft website still says five years in the program, so I got to complain to somebody. I got to be a Karen and speak with a manager.
Congratulations, Richard, on receiving the Microsoft MVP Award! I truly believe you deserve this recognition because of the dedication, knowledge, and countless hours you have devoted to teaching us Microsoft Access. Your clear instruction, patience, and willingness to share your experience have helped me and so many others improve our skills and confidence. Thank you for all your hard work and commitment. The awards continue to come, and rightly so, because you truly deserve the recognition. Congratulations again on this outstanding achievement!
Juan
LLNP
Bryan Coleman
@Reply 14 days ago
"Your designation as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional is highly logical. Data indicates that your consistent technical leadership and willingness to share knowledge have significantly optimized the efficiency of your community. You have performed your function admirably. Live long and prosper."
Donald Blackwell
@Reply 14 days ago
Richard, congratulations on another well-deserved Award.
It's great to see that Microsoft recognizes and appreciates the phenomenal work you do, not only in educating the rest of us, but championing [especially] Access and other Microsoft technologies, truly striving to make sure that everyone you reach knows what a valuable resource it can be.
It's not just your expertise in Access that sets you apart, but your ability to present the material in both an informative and interesting way so as to encourage even the most tech-phobic person to realize that they too can use it and be successful.
I have no doubt that we will once again be congratulating you again next year!
Live Long and Prosper!
Don
Sam Domino
@Reply 14 days ago
Richard, congratulations on the MVP award! I'm always amazed at the depth and breath of your knowledge of Access and all surrounding support technologies. But its your ability to take complex topics and present them in simple and illustrative ways, that make you a true Master! LLAP!
Raymond Spornhauer
@Reply 14 days ago
Congratulations! Well deserved.
-Raymond
Matt Hall
@Reply 14 days ago
Nice work Karen! ;)
Seriously, Congratulations.
Joe Holland
@Reply 13 days ago
When you are at the helm of your own ship, you don't always get recognized for your work. The MVP designation is a fantastic "attaboy". Congratulations Richard. We love everything you produce and appreciate the positive difference you make in our daily work lives.
Dave Clark
@Reply 13 days ago
Congrats Richard, Not A hugh surprise when you have delivered the quality of videos and support that you have! Great Job!!
Kevin Robertson
@Reply 13 days ago
Very cool
Paul Jack Higginbotham
@Reply 13 days ago
Well done Richard! That's very cool.
John Sahagian
@Reply 13 days ago
It's a good week for Richard and penguins.
2026 Microsoft MVP #6
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Sandra Truax
@Reply 13 days ago
Doesn't surprise me a bit. Congratulations!
Richard Vaneveld
@Reply 13 days ago
Well deserved, Congratulations!
James Hopkins
@Reply 13 days ago
Congratulations!!! You concernly deserve it...
Bill Mark Langdell
@Reply 12 days ago
Congratulations !!
Bruce Vivash
@Reply 11 days ago
Congratulations we'll deserved !!
Brent Rinehart
@Reply 11 days ago
Glad to hear who else better to get this award :) Congrats
Chris Tyson
@Reply 11 days ago
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kenneth A Thomas
@Reply 10 days ago
Bravo!
Bruce Phillips
@Reply 8 days ago
Congratulations in deed, well earned. There is no doubt the Microsoft team continues to improve the best applications for productivity with continuous improvement and advances. It is with your clear and insightful lessons with useful examples, delivered with humility, that spark our understanding of these tools to improve the use of these productive tools for everyone's mutual benefit. In my humble opinion, Microsoft should be looking to you for the honor of MVP recognition from you.
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