Chris Dellaway, a key figure in the MongoDB community, has been honored with the 2023 William Zola Award for Community Excellence due to his significant contributions and unwavering support to the community. Dellaway, who joined the MongoDB community forum as a founding member in 2020, quickly rose to become a Forum Elder and Community Champion, recognized for his expertise as a MongoDB Associate DBA and Developer. His impactful engagement in 2023 included providing 485 insightful responses to community questions, supporting over 414,000 users, and earning 300 likes with 50 posts marked as solutions. Dellaway's influence extends beyond the virtual community, as he also founded and leads the Toronto MongoDB User Group, fostering a vibrant local community. His dedication and leadership have made him a respected and admired figure within the MongoDB community.