Announcing: Sharing Circle Hero Host Initiative 2.0

Hello, community,

We are excited to announce some updates to the Sharing Circle Hero Host initiative designed to encourage broader participation, recognize hosts’ contributions and efforts, and create a meaningful and inclusive experience.

As we are about to complete a year of the initiative on Feb 25, we are rolling out some exciting changes and updates to improve the initiative. Our goal is to create a system that celebrates consistent contributions and opens doors for new hosts to step up and share their work. Here are a few new changes in store: 

1. Dynamic leaderboard & tiered recognition system:

We are rolling out a tiered leaderboard that tracks nomination frequency. It will allow us to celebrate consistent contributions without implying exclusivity. It will be a visual system using asterisks (*) or "X" to indicate multiple nominations (e.g., 6X Hero Host, 5X Hero Host). This way, everyone can see and appreciate the dedication of our most active hosts in a month, quarter, or even year.

2. "Hosting Belts" Certificate initiative

We are also thrilled to introduce our "Hosting Belts" Certificate initiative that will complement the tiered recognition system. It will provide a tangible way to celebrate achievements:

• Yellow Belt Certificate: 5X Nominations
• Green Belt Certificate: 10X Nominations
• Blue Belt Certificate: 15X Nominations
• Brown Belt Certificate: 20X Nominations
• Black Belt Certificate: 25X+ Nominations

The count of nominations will be cumulative and not restricted to a week, month, or quarter. The goal is to recognize and appreciate the consistent support and hosting from our regular hosts. 

3. Introduction of "Hero Supporters" recognition initiative:

Hosting isn't the only way to contribute to Sharing circles. We are also introducing a "Hero Supporter" category to recognize and appreciate those who actively engage in sharing circles by providing encouragement, thoughtful comments, and creating a supportive atmosphere. We will implement a similar nomination process for "Hero Supporters" to celebrate their valuable contributions to Sharing Circle sessions.

We believe these changes will create a more inclusive and dynamic environment for everyone. We are excited to witness the amazing contributions of both our seasoned hosts and our rising stars. Let's join hands and make the Sharing Circle sessions and shares even better together.

If you are interested, apply here to join the Sharing Circle Host Team!