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Happy 10th Anniversary Community + Giveaway!

Hey there, Community!
We have a very exciting milestone to celebrate with all of you — The Smartsheet Community is hitting its 10 year anniversary this month. Can you believe it? Read all about it on the Press Release here.
We are so thankful for every single one of you, whether you joined us in 2015 or today. 🥳
Celebrating with the Community
The fun started back at our Jumpstart 2025 with Community party, where we gave a shout out to members that have been here since year one, gave away swag, and more. But of course, we’re not done celebrating, because the ENTIRE COMMUNITY is getting a commemorative badge to show off on their profile. It will be yours in just a few days, so keep an eye out for it.
Anniversary Giveaway
If you weren’t at our Jumpstart party, worry not, because we did not forget about you. Here’s your chance to win surprise swag. Enter the giveaway by responding the prompt in the comments below:
In one sentence - How would you explain Smartsheet to a newbie?
Share your answer in the comments below. We will choose a grand winner at random to receive surprise Smartsheet apparel. We’ll announce the winner on March 17 at 1pm PST so be sure to enter before then. (See full contest rules below.)
Community Evolution
Come take a trip down memory lane with us. How many of these Community designs do you remember? I’ve seen 2023 forward, but I’m sure some of you remember many more. 👀
Here’s a quick overview of some Community milestones, and when our programs started. Did you know the first Smartsheet Overachievers were selected in 2020? 🤯
Leaderboard Legends — All time & now!
You’ve likely seen our leaderboard, and might have even appeared on it yourself! Curious who’s been making appearances for years? 👀
Shout out to some of the featured members that I see in Community to this day! @Loann McGee, @Paul Newcome, @Mike Wilday, @Andrée Starå, @Yulichka, @AKnight, @Ray Lindstrom, and @Victor Coutu Jr. You’re awesome for making the leaderboard, be that you've done it once, twice, or every other week. 😉
Did you know? The Leaders and Ambassadors would include @Paul Newcome, @Andrée Starå, and @Darren Mullen in a Community Hall of Fame. Who would YOU nominate?
Members since year one
Who could be better to close this anniversary celebration, than the Community members themselves? Here are a few words, from a few of the members that have seen us evolve since the beginning:
“The Smartsheet Community has always been a place for me to seek further understanding, expand on new ideas, and flex my existing knowledge. It's been integral to my learning and development, as well as my career success!”
— @JLC
“Ten years ago Smartsheet fundamentally changed how we operated and shared information. The platform's evolution continues to help us realize the art of the possible. Thank you, Smartsheet!”
"Being part of the Smartsheet Community over the past 10 years has been transformative, motivating me to pursue the certificate course, refine workflows, entangle complex formulas, and deploy tailored dashboards. The shared knowledge and collaborative spirit have been key to my professional growth—thank you for building such an insightful space!"
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In one sentence - How would you explain Smartsheet to a newbie?
If you can dream it, Smartsheet can turn it into an actionable plan, not only for you but your team too.
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I needed to explain Smartsheet to the grandkids this past weekend and now it has turned into a Gen Alpha term around the house when they refer to solving a problem or a good idea. The kids walk around saying, "I need to Smartsheet this". This comes from me wearing my swag and them asking what Smartsheet is and my one sentence response. I said, "Smartsheet is a solution that doesn't just solve problems, it creates/delivers value". I am doing a show and tell this coming weekend. They get their "odd" honest. 😂
Best Regards,
Yvonne Smythe
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Smartsheet turns your messy work processes into a smooth-running operation where everyone knows their role, and nothing gets burned - like having a master chef for your projects who mixes, matches, and automates tasks, adds a dash of real-time collaboration, and serves up results that are simply delicious!👨🍳✨
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Smartsheet helps you create solutions that will, in turn, give you time back in your day!
Smartsheet Overachievers Alumni
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Smartsheet lets anyone create solutions that help you understand what's happening at your organization instantly!
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Smartsheet puts product development into an organization's hands allowing them to customize their own needs in a variety of ways.
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Smartsheets make all reports, tasks, schedules, harmonize efficiently, ensuring timely success.
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Smartsheet is like if Excel went to therapy, got super organized, and decided to manage projects instead of just ruining your day with broken formulas.
Michelle Cullen
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"Smartsheet is spreadsheets on steroids. Just imagine all your operational work in spreadsheets being automated." by Tk
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Congratulation to the community team on such a fantastic post, and of course a very happy 10th anniversary to you all!
"Smartsheet is that friend who always has the right tool for every job, impressively ready to tackle tasks you didn't even know needed solving, leaving you wondering if there's anything it can't do!"
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Smartsheet is like a magical online spreadsheet that helps you juggle projects, track tasks, and team up with your crew in real-time—think of it as your digital project wizard! 🧙♂️✨
Lori Wildman
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Smartsheet is like having a super-organized friend who never forgets anything and always knows what to do next!
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Happy Anniversary to the Smartsheet Community! 10 years is a milestone worth celebrating!
@Rebeca S. Thank you for the shoutout!
In one sentence I would explain Smartsheet to a newbie as: "Smartsheet is a customizable tool that allows you to manage work in ways only limited by your imagination."
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Smartsheet is a game changer when it comes to organizing and project management. It makes me cringe when I have to go back and use a regular excel spreadsheet now.
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