The Apache Kafka and Confluent communities are comprised of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide who actively contribute to the technology and community through writing code, tutorials, presentations, and answering questions. The Confluent Community Catalyst Program is a recognition initiative for individuals who invest their time and energy in the community, making it a habit of contributing knowledge, enthusiasm, support, encouragement, mentoring, and code. To be eligible, candidates must demonstrate expertise in Apache Kafka and/or the Confluent Platform, as well as actively sharing their knowledge or contributing to projects within the community. The program aims to identify individuals who are making a significant impact on the community and will select a new class of Catalysts each year.