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SplunkTrust Application Period is Officially OPEN!

GretchenFox
Community Manager
Community Manager

Splunk-Trust-badge-blk (1).pngIt's that time, folks! The application/nomination period for the 2025 SplunkTrust is officially open!

If you are a member of the Splunk Community who thrives on helping others, or have noticed a Community member enthusiastically helping Splunk users on a regular basis, this post is for YOU! 

SplunkTrust membership is awarded based on user contributions to the Splunk community through programs like Splunk Answers, Splunk Community Slack, Splunk User Groups, and more! 

APPLY to join the SplunkTrust or NOMINATE a fellow Splunk practitioner now!

You may have heard of the SplunkTrust, or have seen “the fez” around .conf and the Splunk Community or your local User Group. The SplunkTrust are highly active members of the Splunk Community and are selected by their peers and Splunk staff for their assistance, expertise, and dedication in helping others.
What it Takes to be a Splunk Trustee
SplunkTrust membership is awarded based on an individual's continuously helpful contributions to the Splunk community through Splunk Answers, Splunk Community Slack, Splunk User Groups, speaking at Splunk and industry events, and participating in other Splunk Community opportunities.

Nomination & Application

Are you a member of the Splunk Community who thrives on helping others? Or have you noticed a Community member enthusiastically helping Splunk users on a regular basis?

SplunkTrust membership is awarded based on user contributions to the Splunk community through Splunk Answers, Splunk Community Slack, speaking at Splunk and industry events, and participating in other Splunk Community opportunities.

SplunkTrust Application Qualifications

  • Must be a Splunk Customer/Practitioner or Partner
  • Is kind, considerate, and follows the Splunk Community Guidelines
  • Must be actively involved year-round in at least one of the following areas:

Splunk Answers

  • Responds/provides solutions
  • Extra consideration to official Splunk Answers Community Moderators

Splunk Community Slack

  • Responds to and helps users navigate Splunk and answer product questions and directs users to resources

Splunk User Groups

  • Leads an official and active Splunk User Group or
  • Guest speaker/active participant at multiple Splunk User Group events

Other considerations: User Group local team (i.e. sources venues, checks in attendees, promotes chapter/events, etc. but is not officially on leadership team)

Consideration also goes to those who assist the Splunk Community in other ways - speak at industry events, mentoring individuals, participating in Customer Advisory Boards, etc.

Benefits and requirements of SplunkTrust:

  • Complimentary .conf pass
  • Splunk education credits
  • Behind-the-scenes access to Splunk products news and announcements
  • Provide feedback to internal Splunk teams
  • Opportunities to engage in external Splunk advocacy

Apply here or nominate another Splunk practitioner here. The deadline for submissions is July 18th, 2025.

Here's to another exciting year of Splunky things to come!!

- The Splunk Community Team

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