Help us find the next Red Hat Certified Professional of the Year!

Do you have a go-to Red Hat expert on your team? For nearly two decades, Red Hat has celebrated certified individuals who exemplify ingenuity, hard work and expertise in Red Hat technologies. Now, the search is on for the 2024 Red Hat Certified Professional of the Year!

Key details

• Submission deadline: Entries will be accepted now through 11:59PM EST on November 30, 2023.
• Nomination: Candidates may nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else.
• The prize: The winner will receive a one-year subscription to Red Hat Learning Subscription Premium (a $9,000 value), in addition to recognition in marketing materials and a trip to be honored in person at the 2024 Red Hat Summit.
• Participation: All thoughtful submissions–even those that don't win–will receive a $25 gift card to the Red Hat Certified Professional store for participating.

Meet last year's winner

At the 2023 Red Hat Summit, Jasper Wiegratz, a DevOps solution architect at SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH, was named Red Hat Certified Professional of the Year. Holding 17 Red Hat certifications, including two Red Hat Certified Architect designations, Jasper's journey exemplifies the potential within the open source community. His dedication to upskilling and knowledge-sharing not only benefits his colleagues, but also has a profound impact on customers. From helping to close skills gaps on his team to implementing resilient solutions, Jasper's story is a testament to the value of Red Hat certifications.

What makes a winner?

Our panel of judges is looking for submissions that delve into how Red Hat technology has fueled efficiency, innovation and concrete business outcomes. Successful entries should showcase:

• Achievements in current role using Red Hat solutions
• Transformations brought about in company or customers' IT environments through Red Hat solutions
• Advancements in system performance or security through Red Hat solutions
• Delivery of tangible results to organizations using Red Hat solutions

Ready to nominate someone?

For detailed information about past winners, contest judges, important dates and prize particulars, visit the program's webpage.

Ready to make your case? Whether you're nominating yourself or someone else, this is your chance to share a success story you’re proud of. Submit your nomination today at redhatcpoy.com.