Congratulations to our first MVP Diamond members: Heiko and Andy!

[PhoneBoy]

What makes CheckMates great is the people. It’s not just about the sharing of technical knowledge, it’s about helping each other out, across cultures, across languages. Our CheckMates MVPs really embody this ethos and I thank ALL of our MVPs for being here and doing what you do.

Two in particular deserve special recognition as they've reached Diamond, our highest level in the program: @the_rock (Andy) nd @HeikoAnkenbrand!

• Heiko was recognized several times under our previous Champions program and continues to provide the community useful tools and information.
• Andy is probably the first person to exceed me in number of daily posts to the community. 🙂 This is because he is exceptionally willing to help other community members.

Can't wait to see what our community does in 2026!

[the_rock]

@PhoneBoy Very kind of you to say all that. I could NEVER be compared (even close) to you, legend/God/guru/evangelist of Check Point.

THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO! 

 

[HeikoAnkenbrand]

I would just like to say thank you to the CheckMaets team and everyone who supported me.

I have learned a lot from all of you in the community over the last few years.

Therefore, a heartfelt thank you.

@the_rock (Andy): 
Congratulations from me. I know how hard you worked for this.

[the_rock]

Thanks Heiko, means a lot coming from you! I always mean when I say this (like I mean anything I say, really), but this in particular...I get inspired by everyone on here, because its so great to see how much effort people put in to help and find a solution to the problem.

Without such mentality, community would never be a success it is.

@HeikoAnkenbrand EXCELLENT work, so well deserved. 

 

[Vincent_Bacher]

Huge congrats to both of you on reaching MVP Diamond status! 

Truly well deserved. I just want to say thank you for everything you do for the CheckMates community. The amount of time, knowledge, and support you give to individual members is incredible — and I’m definitely one of the people who has benefited from it.

All the best

Vince 

[RobertoQ]

Congrats! @the_rock and @HeikoAnkenbrand !

[the_rock]

@Vincent_Bacher 

Thanks Vince, appreciated! I always love learning new things and lots of it came from you, so thank you.

[the_rock]

@RobertoQ Thanks mate, very kind for you!