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Hey Community, 

Picture this - A Question of the Month (QOTM) that is all about the best pictures of the year so far! 

Hard to imagine? What if there was a prize for the community's favorite picture???

STILL HARD TO IMAGINE? Well scroll down for details and picture submissions.

July - QOTM & Contest Details

For the community team, 2025 has been one for the record books: 

• We've opened new communities, 
• One teammate had a baby,
• One Senior Program Manager (me) had a milestone birthday,
• AI images are surging in popularity (and maybe entertainment value), and
• We've given away a record number of prizes! 

So, we come to ask one question - What has been your favorite picture of the year? 

Oh, to clarify, we mean photos, images, etc. If you ever want to talk about movies Matt and Nicole would love to, but we can do that in a separate thread.

For now, share your favorite image. Did it tickle you? Move you? Impress you?? Is it one you took? One of you? One your made? Or one you found in the deep recesses of the internet? Share below for the chance to win a prize! 

Prize Details

For the first prize of the Community's Midyear review Challenge, the image with the most "likes" will receive a prize from the prize wall! Don't be afraid to share your favorite picture to enter, or give a like and vote for your favorite picture. 

We will determine a winner based on the number of likes the pictures received between July 1st and July 31st. 

In the event of a tie, we will have a community poll to determine our winner.

What is the Midyear Review Challenge?

This month, we are doubling…ummm...tripling…we are…well there are going to be a lot of prize opportunities during our Midyear Challenge.

The full details of this community event will be revealed next week after we close out the Reporting and Analytics Tips and Tricks Contest (Reminder - this is the last week to get your submissions in). 

In Conclusion

Join us for a month of fun in the community and, for now, may the best picture win! 

Cheers,

Matt & Team

#QOTM

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Matt Lawson
Genesys - Employees
Online Community Manager
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Sitting on the top of the world decked out in my Genesys SWAG

Current favorite of the year is my crazy one year old learning to ride on her new floor cleaner 

Hi,

@Stacey Sanchez "Kids Floor Cleaner ?!" Great Idea !! That's a new one for me.

@Matt Lawson - That should be on the Prize Wall. I'm sure many GCAP members have little fellas at home.

Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2025 08:38
From: Stacey Sanchez
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

Current favorite of the year is my crazy one year old learning to ride on her new floor cleaner 

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Stacey Sanchez
PACU- Workforce Operations MGR
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Is that for real?? Do they have zombie size for an adult-sized kid???

Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2025 08:38
From: Stacey Sanchez
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

Current favorite of the year is my crazy one year old learning to ride on her new floor cleaner 

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Stacey Sanchez
PACU- Workforce Operations MGR
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@Matt Lawson @Ashiesh Sharma, it's real, and I ride it too - but I won't post those pictures.  It says that it holds up to 160 lbs (which we have exceeded, and it still works) and can reach speeds of up to 5 MPH! 

Great for one year olds because she can't fall too far. The older kid (and adults) love it- and the floors get cleaned while playing!

https://www.amazon.com/KIDSCLEANCAR-Rechargeable-Portable-Soft-Start-Adjustable/dp/B0C5DWJD6Q?th=1 

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Stacey Sanchez
PACU- Workforce Operations MGR
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2025 09:46
From: Matt Lawson
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

Is that for real?? Do they have zombie size for an adult-sized kid???

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Matt Lawson
Genesys - Employees
Online Community Manager
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2025 08:38
From: Stacey Sanchez
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

Current favorite of the year is my crazy one year old learning to ride on her new floor cleaner 

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Stacey Sanchez
PACU- Workforce Operations MGR

Getting some major Zamboni vibes from it. I see many possibilities for this.

Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2025 09:54
From: Stacey Sanchez
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

@Matt Lawson @Ashiesh Sharma, it's real, and I ride it too - but I won't post those pictures.  It says that it holds up to 160 lbs (which we have exceeded, and it still works) and can reach speeds of up to 5 MPH! 

Great for one year olds because she can't fall too far. The older kid (and adults) love it- and the floors get cleaned while playing!

https://www.amazon.com/KIDSCLEANCAR-Rechargeable-Portable-Soft-Start-Adjustable/dp/B0C5DWJD6Q?th=1 

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Stacey Sanchez
PACU- Workforce Operations MGR
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2025 09:46
From: Matt Lawson
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

Is that for real?? Do they have zombie size for an adult-sized kid???

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Matt Lawson
Genesys - Employees
Online Community Manager


Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2025 08:38
From: Stacey Sanchez
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

Current favorite of the year is my crazy one year old learning to ride on her new floor cleaner 

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Stacey Sanchez
PACU- Workforce Operations MGR

This may be the most genius invention ever created and it had to be thought up by a parent. 

Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2025 08:38
From: Stacey Sanchez
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

Current favorite of the year is my crazy one year old learning to ride on her new floor cleaner 

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Stacey Sanchez
PACU- Workforce Operations MGR
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Here is the adult version:

Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2025 08:38
From: Stacey Sanchez
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

Current favorite of the year is my crazy one year old learning to ride on her new floor cleaner 

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Stacey Sanchez
PACU- Workforce Operations MGR
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@Stacey Sanchez I vote for your photo, I'm definitely looking for one for my son and why not another one for me, maybe a competition to see who cleans the fastest and that would be my perfect photo.

Original Message:
Sent: 07-03-2025 08:38
From: Stacey Sanchez
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

Current favorite of the year is my crazy one year old learning to ride on her new floor cleaner 

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Stacey Sanchez
PACU- Workforce Operations MGR
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For my submission. I love a good photo bomb! In the picture are two of my best friends. They are drinking "trashclaw," it is a signature drink of the other guy in the picture and me. I thought we had something special! But, on my birthday weekend no less, I saw he was having one with another friend AND taking an usie!! THE NERVE of some people. I saw my opportunity to crash the party and pounced. 

So this isn't a picture of me, obviously, but I took this picture and laugh every time I see it in my phone. A few months ago I was movie-surfing and came across one of my favorite movies listed in a very strange category. 

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Nicole Milliken
Senior Online Community Video Specialist
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Here is my favorite picture that was taken of my new husband and I.  Not taken by a professional photographer but just by chance with a friends phone.. What do you think?

Wow! Your friend's phone for the win! Congratulations!

Purple is my favorite color also, so i agree, this looks stunning and unusual. 

Congratulations! We definitely need more empowered women in the tech space. 

Original Message:
Sent: 07-09-2025 08:29
From: Sowjanya Ponnaluru
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

This picture captures one of my most cherished memories of the year, being part of the SheLeadsTech Event 2025 alongside inspiring professionals and leaders. Receiving recognition for my volunteer work from an esteemed IPS officer was a truly humbling and motivating moment. It symbolizes growth, empowerment, and the power of collective effort in technology and leadership.

It's not just a photo, but a powerful reminder of inspiration, community, and purpose. Grateful to be part of something that empowers and uplifts women in tech.

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Sowjanya Ponnaluru
Senior Analyst - SOX Compliance
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One of my favorite pics from a trip I took back to SoCal in March. We had to sell the property after my dad died, but this was my back yard growing up. Our property ended at the base of the first hill (southern city limits of Corona, CA), and the rest is Cleveland National Forest. 

I remember you telling me about the haunted barn house! Love that story. 

Original Message:
Sent: 07-09-2025 14:38
From: George Ganahl
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

One of my favorite pics from a trip I took back to SoCal in March. We had to sell the property after my dad died, but this was my back yard growing up. Our property ended at the base of the first hill (southern city limits of Corona, CA), and the rest is Cleveland National Forest. 

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George Ganahl GCCX-AI, GCP, GCSME, ICCE, ICHD, etc.
Technical Adoption Champion
Genesys
2024 Community Member of the Year
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Recently had been to Trek in one of most scenic beautiful mountains in Karnataka (India)

Not sure if you know the actor (or character), but I thought that was Jeremy Strong (as Kendall Roy) for a second and I was starstruck! Great pic.

Original Message:
Sent: 07-10-2025 04:25
From: Gaurav Kumar
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

After my run, I joined a morning rave party and tried spinning some cool tracks on the DJ deck using the GCAP headset, then wrapped it up by editing my photo.

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Gaurav Kumar
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For me, it's this one. I decided this year we were going to go next level with the gardens. Starting plants from seed, planting more and additional types, adding in some fencing, reworking the rain barrels - the whole works. Part of that included better protecting the strawberry bed, as the critters always gobble them up before we can pick them. This picture is a celebration of that endeavor - I picked over 2 pounds! SO delicious and rewarding. Even if they were gone in like a day.

Oh man! Strawberry shortcake anyone?? Beautiful! 

Original Message:
Sent: 07-10-2025 08:08
From: Emily Kammerer
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

For me, it's this one. I decided this year we were going to go next level with the gardens. Starting plants from seed, planting more and additional types, adding in some fencing, reworking the rain barrels - the whole works. Part of that included better protecting the strawberry bed, as the critters always gobble them up before we can pick them. This picture is a celebration of that endeavor - I picked over 2 pounds! SO delicious and rewarding. Even if they were gone in like a day.

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Emily Kammerer
Manager - Telephony Systems
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For me the time spent with family over the July 4th weekend included some amazing Fireworks.  

I took this one myself and it's a family favorite. That's my adventurous grand-niece jumping somewhat ferociously into Lake Travis in Texas! 

Jessica Stevens, Arrowhead Programs

She's flying!! Haha

Original Message:
Sent: 07-10-2025 16:04
From: Jessica Stevens
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

I took this one myself and it's a family favorite. That's my adventurous grand-niece jumping somewhat ferociously into Lake Travis in Texas! 

Jessica Stevens, Arrowhead Programs

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Jessica Stevens
Unified Communications Engineer
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Mid-air sass! I love it!

Original Message:
Sent: 07-10-2025 16:04
From: Jessica Stevens
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

I took this one myself and it's a family favorite. That's my adventurous grand-niece jumping somewhat ferociously into Lake Travis in Texas! 

Jessica Stevens, Arrowhead Programs

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Jessica Stevens
Unified Communications Engineer
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So adorable, we have a pit bull that loves to sun herself in the hot sun!

Original Message:
Sent: 07-10-2025 16:31
From: Gene Gutierrez
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

Apollo the dog just sunbathing in the 80+ degree heat.

And to get ahead of some of the questions:

• Breed: A pit mix, potentially husky
• Age: He's 5 and a half
• He was rescued by a friend from the shelter, but after he got into a fight with Athena, he needed to be rehomed, so he made his way to me about 4 years ago.

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Gene Gutierrez | Workforce Analyst
Presbyterian Workforce Management
Albuquerque, NM
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Took some time off work to reset and reconnect with what truely matters- Laughter, Loved ones and little moments of Joy. Watching my Son leap with joy in the frosty magic of Arrowtown, New Zealand was the perfect reminder that wellbeing lives in moments like this 🙂

My photo was taken last Sept while i walked through Hyde park London to catch the train at dusk. The sun was going down exactly at the head of the path i was walking on creating a stunning stop and take your breath away moment. For about 2 minutes it remained in line with the path and illuminated the trees and people with amazing hues of orange. My first time in England and first day ever in London was definitely memorable.   

My favorite so far is clearly the collage made from the Community Day this year in Frankfurt!  We had so much fun, met cool people and had exciting discussions  :)

(@ Matt Lawson:  In case it might not be ok to share the photo here, please feel free to delete my post)

This is great, Monika! The photo(s) are definitely allowed and appreciated! 

Was able to take my daughter to her first school dance. Was a Valentine's Day dance back in February. She was so excited to go and I was just happy she wanted me to.

Awww, she's just precious!!!

Original Message:
Sent: 07-11-2025 07:50
From: Seean Weaver
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

Was able to take my daughter to her first school dance. Was a Valentine's Day dance back in February. She was so excited to go and I was just happy she wanted me to.

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Seean Weaver
MAPFRE USA - Telecom Analyst
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What a beautiful story and shot! This is something to cherish :)

The picture below was on the flight back from Makkah/Doha to home when the sun was rising, it gave a purple haze in the plane 

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Ziyaad Suliman
IT Manager
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Wow, this is crazy! Purple is my favorite color, and I've never seen an effect like this. Very cool!

Original Message:
Sent: 07-11-2025 09:31
From: Ziyaad Suliman
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

The picture below was on the flight back from Makkah/Doha to home when the sun was rising, it gave a purple haze in the plane 

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Ziyaad Suliman
IT Manager
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it was really beautiful

Original Message:
Sent: 07-14-2025 10:01
From: Nicole Milliken
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

Wow, this is crazy! Purple is my favorite color, and I've never seen an effect like this. Very cool!

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Nicole Milliken
Senior Online Community Video Specialist
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-11-2025 09:31
From: Ziyaad Suliman
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

The picture below was on the flight back from Makkah/Doha to home when the sun was rising, it gave a purple haze in the plane 

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Ziyaad Suliman
IT Manager

A group of our call center team enjoying a tour of our Red Rock Resort suites. 

My favorite pic is my son with Antron Brown. For those not familiar, Antron is a 4-time NHRA Top Fuel World Champion and the first African American to win a major NHRA championship. 

(I didn't need my pic with him since we went to middle and high school together, but very exciting for my son who's a big car guy!

A tale of caution...Be kind to others as a tourist or this could happen to you ;)

lol. Savage! 

Original Message:
Sent: 07-11-2025 17:57
From: Thomas Golden
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

A tale of caution...Be kind to others as a tourist or this could happen to you ;)

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Thomas Golden
Alberta Health Services
Senior Analyst
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I was thinking about what image to upload, of my son, of friends, but when I thought about it, this one captivated me. It may look like a concrete jungle within a city, but nature prevails and takes over with a beautiful sunset.

This is an absolutely gorgeous picture! Great colors and composition. 

Original Message:
Sent: 07-14-2025 11:08
From: Larissa Huffman
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

This is The Clowes Pavilion Reimagined on exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art Galleries at Newfields. I love the cool blue tones set against the warm lights behind and how the openings between the columns look like arrows directing our gaze upwards, matching the gaze of my friend taking in the beautiful display above her! 

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[Larissa] [Huffman]
[AustinEnergy]
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Baby. That is all. Just joking but she has consumed A LOT of my time. Here is a pic of her on the 4th. 

This is a picture from a ski trip at Boyne mounting in Michigan from early this year. It was a beautiful evening, not too cold and we were sitting by the campfire having smores when i snapped this of the view. 

Our two French girls, Bijou & Margot. 

Very late to the party on this, but I thought I'd share a photo of my prototype water wheel, and an initial sketch of how I intend on designing the much bigger one of wood - which is an exciting photo by my standards!

The plan is for a much larger one for the side of my children's playhouse. My wife jokes that I'll use it to grind wheat, but it does make me wonder...

If anyone has any experience building water wheels then I'd love to hear from you.

LOVE THIS! 

Original Message:
Sent: 07-31-2025 06:08
From: Lucas Woodward
Subject: July QOTM - Favorite Pic of the Year So Far??

Very late to the party on this, but I thought I'd share a photo of my prototype water wheel, and an initial sketch of how I intend on designing the much bigger one of wood - which is an exciting photo by my standards!

The plan is for a much larger one for the side of my children's playhouse. My wife jokes that I'll use it to grind wheat, but it does make me wonder...

If anyone has any experience building water wheels then I'd love to hear from you.

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Lucas Woodward
Orchestrator of the Year Finalist (2025)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-woodward-the-dev

Newsletter: https://makingchatbots.com
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We recently took a trip to see the Redwood National Forest. If you haven't been, I would highly recommend!

Congrats to @Stacey Sanchez! You got the most votes and therefore are deemed the winner of the QOTM Best Pic contest! I've sent you a Google form to claim your prize, CONGRATULATIONS! 

Congrats @Stacey Sanchez!!!

thank you!

WooHoo!

Congrats @Stacey Sanchez !
Well deserved :D !!