The Elastic Contributor Program, launched in 2019, is designed to recognize and reward contributors while fostering knowledge sharing and friendly competition within the Elastic community. The program has evolved over four cycles, incorporating feedback to introduce new features and point-earning opportunities. Participants can earn bonus points by contributing across different Elastic solutions and types, such as presentations, code, videos, and more. Points are also awarded for contributions to non-Elastic repositories and for referring new contributors. Additionally, a dispute feature allows contributors to challenge declined submissions, and members can now view other participants' contributions to inspire further engagement. With over 250 contributors and nearly 3,000 contributions to date, the program continues to expand, encouraging more community involvement.