BigPappa:

In the US and not connected to any phone company or Microsoft.

Hello BigPappa,

The Windows Mobile Training site only offers rewards to employees of the mobile industry. Anyone can sign up to see the site and take the courses, but if you aren't employed by a company associated with the production, sale, or distribution of mobile phones with Windows Mobile installed, you won't see rewards.

Thanks!

Andrea

But I wanted a mugg

I'm so sorry - now you're making me cry also

Ok, all you mug-hungry Specialists and others - your requests have been duly noted, and we're working on several ideas. Here's one: What would you think of a free giveaway on the forum every month or so? We could give away mugs, t-shirts, phone charms, etc., through a random drawing. No promises, of course, but does anyone think that sounds cool?

So should us Aussies have the rewards points available? - Not complaining, just asking :D 

davidc:

So should us Aussies have the rewards points available? - Not complaining, just asking :D 

Nope. AU has a special Sweepstakes going on, but no points. :(

It's certainly better than waiting for the rewards program to show up in Canada or other countries. But I am not so much fond of random draws. Maybe you could, and that's totally my opinion, take member rankings and participation in this forum into consideration instead. This way we further encourage and increase the site usage. Again, it's just an idea :)

Ahmed Eltawil:

take member rankings and participation in this forum into consideration instead.

That's a really good point Ahmed, I would like to see people being thanked for their participation.

BigPappa:

But I wanted a mugg

Here is an idea: if giving free stuff seems a big challenge and sometimes involves the government as well (go figure), how about a merchandise store for Windows Mobile? I am sure there are lots of people who would love this idea. People then can buy mugs, t-shirts, stickers, hats, etc, with Windows Mobile logo. I guess this idea needs a new thread and probably belongs somewhere else, maybe under Suggestions.

Great ideas, everyone.

We can look into a contest for random giveaways and also rewarding frequent contributors.  Stay tuned!

Sounds good to me!!!! Although I do wear my beanie when I ride my motorcycle! :)  Halo 3 was a cool giveaway when it was a special offer!!! But I'm a AVID!! T-SHIRT COLLECTOR!!!! BRING ON THE WM T- Shirts! 

I am in the UK and have just taken the specialist test, I too dont see any rewards link ...  Is this because I  have completed it too near to the end. I would like a logo or something to at least display on my website

Welcome, Chris. Congrats on becoming a Specialist! If you are eligible for receiving Rewards, you should definitely be seeing a link on the left side of the training site. However, not everyone is eligible - it depends on your employer and location. This could be the explanation. 

As for the logo, if you've passed the Specialist test, you should see the Specialist badge next to your name here in the forum. It sometimes takes a few days for it to appear. You might try logging completely out of Live ID, and then signing back in.