Today VMware announced they have opened the vExpert 2012 applications. You can now submit your application and invite other people. This year VMware offers 3 different paths.

Evangelist Path

The Evangelist Path includes book authors, bloggers, tool builders, public speakers, and other IT professionals who share their knowledge and passion with others with the leverage of a personal public platform to reach many people. Employees of VMware can also apply via the Evangelist path.
Customer Path

The Customer Path is for internal evangelists and community leaders from VMware customer organizations. They have contributed to success stories, customer references, or public interviews and talks, or were active community contributors, such as VMUG leaders.
VPN (VMware Partner Network) Path

The VPN Path is for employees of our partner companies who lead with passion and by example, who are committed to continuous learning and to making their technical knowledge and expertise available to many. This can take shape of event participation, video, IP generation, as well as public speaking engagements.

If you think you are the right person to become a 2012 vExpert go apply at vmware.com/go/vexpert2012! More information on the vExpert program can be found here.

Good luck to everyone!