MongoDB has announced Chris Dellaway as the 2023 recipient of its prestigious William Zola Award for Community Excellence. The award recognizes outstanding community contributors who embody the legacy of William Zola, a lead technical services engineer at MongoDB who passed away in 2014. Chris Dellaway is a founding member of the MongoDB community forum and has become a trusted resource and mentor for countless members, providing exceptional support through insightful responses to community forum questions and launching the Toronto MongoDB User Group (MUG) to foster a thriving local community. His dedication to the community extends beyond the virtual realm, as he has given over 320 uplifting likes to different community posts and taken it upon himself to lead the MUG, bringing his community support to a local level. The award acknowledges Chris's extraordinary support in the community, with peers describing him as "a powerhouse" and "embodiment of what community excellence is all about."