Microsoft is running a contest on the MSDN SharePoint Developer Forum where they will be awarding prizes to the top contributors in the forum for each month.
The MSDN SharePoint Developer forum is also a great place for customers to get their questions answered by the community.
Monthly prizes include Xbox 360 Arcade, a Zune 120Gb and 3x 7” Digital Photo Frames.
More details here: http://blogs.msdn.com/pandrew/archive/2009/02/27/microsoft-sharepoint-developer-forum-challenge-march-april-and-may-2009.aspx
What are the benefits of getting involved in the community – “What’s in it for me?”
· By putting your knowledge to the test in the community you learn develop from the experts themselves
· Access to a network of other community leaders.
· Recognition by peers as an expert in the technology you choose to evangelize.
· Role model for others aspiring to learn in your field
· Boost your career development
· Community involvement is a step in the right direction for awards such as the Microsoft Valued Professional (MVP)