The Open J Proxy (OJP) project thrives on community contributions of all kinds — code, testing, documentation, and evangelism.
Each track has progressive badges that reflect your journey. No matter the path, all contributors can ultimately reach the highest honor: 🏆 OJP Champion.
All contribution tracks converge toward the OJP Champion badge.
Badges are not just symbolic inside the OJP community.
When you are awarded a badge, it’s yours to use freely in CVs, LinkedIn profiles, personal websites, presentations, or any other documents to showcase your contribution and recognition in the open-source ecosystem.
Each badge reflects real impact in code, testing, documentation, or community growth — something to be proud of and share widely.
Click on the badge images in the tables below to get a ready-made LinkedIn certification entry for easy sharing!
| Track | Entry Level | Intermediate | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔵 Code |  OJP Contributor First meaningful PR merged (bug fix, refactor, or feature). Engaged in code reviews and discussions. |
 OJP Developer Multiple meaningful PRs (features, performance, refactors). Consistently contributes to reviews and discussions. |
 OJP Core Developer Owns or maintains significant areas of the codebase. Trusted to review and guide contributions. Active in roadmap or architectural discussions. |
| 🟢 Testing & Quality |  OJP Tester Reports and/or validates bugs, tests beta releases. |
 OJP Quality Advocate Regularly adds tests and/or improves CI and performance insights. |
 OJP Reliability Engineer Leads stress/chaos testing. shapes reliability strategy. |
| 🟣 Evangelism & Community |  OJP Advocate First public contribution (blog, post, or talk). Consistently shares OJP tutorials or examples. |
 OJP Evangelist Regularly writes articles, give talks, or publish videos or OJP content in other formats. Actively participates in the OJP community. |
 OJP Community Leader Organizes OJP-related events (meetups, webinars, mentoring, AMAs). Builds collaborations and grows the community. |
| 🟠 Documentation & Content |  OJP Documenter Improves README, setup guides, or initial docs. Contributes diagrams or examples for clarity. |
 OJP Author Writes multiple guides, tutorials, or explanations. Expands developer-facing content (FAQ, troubleshooting). Content recognized as a community reference. |
 OJP Knowledge Builder Maintains or significantly expands documentation. Creates structured learning resources (series, video walkthroughs). Recognized for shaping OJP’s learning experience. |
- Highest recognition across all tracks.
- Achieved by sustained, high-impact contributions in one or multiple tracks.
- Actively mentors or inspires contributors.
- Broadly recognized by the community as a leader.
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Community-driven nominations:
Anyone who already holds an OJP badge can nominate another contributor for recognition. -
Review and discretion:
Nominations are reviewed by the project founder and OJP Champions, who have the discretion to accept or decline based on impact, consistency, and community feedback. -
Direct awards:
The founder and Champions can also directly nominate and award badges to contributors without a prior nomination if their contributions clearly merit recognition. -
Recognition, not bureaucracy:
The process is designed to be lightweight, fair, and community-first — focused on celebrating real contributions rather than ticking boxes.
💡 Note: Contributions across multiple tracks (e.g., code + docs + community) can accelerate the path to the OJP Champion badge, reflecting well-rounded impact.
⚡ High-Impact Contributors
Recognized leaders in the Java or broader tech community (e.g., Java Champions, conference speakers, or authors of widely used projects) may be awarded higher-level badges — including direct entry to OJP Champion — due to the exceptional reach and visibility of their contributions.
| Name | Badge | Country of birth | Country of residency | Award date(s) | Indicated By | Awarded by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jether Rodrigues | |
Brazil | Brazil | 10/03/2026 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Name | Badge | Country of birth | Country of residency | Award date(s) | Indicated By | Awarded by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jether Rodrigues | |
Brazil | Brazil | 20/12/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Name | Badge | Country of birth | Country of residency | Award date(s) | Indicated By | Awarded by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tochukwu Victor | |
Nigeria | Nigeria | 11/02/2026 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Saulo Benedetti | |
Brazil | Brazil | 20/12/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Ediel Queiroz | |
Brazil | Portugal | 20/12/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Jether Rodrigues | |
Brazil | Brazil | 24/11/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Roger Floriano | |
Brazil | Canada | 01/09/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Name | Badge | Country of birth | Country of residency | Award date(s) | Indicated By | Awarded by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel (Gbenga) Joseph | |
Nigeria | Nigeria | 11/02/2026 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Felipe Stanzani | |
Brazil | Brazil | 06/02/2026 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Felipe Stanzani | |
Brazil | Brazil | 06/02/2026 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Jens Papenhagen | |
Germany | Germany | 28/01/2026 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Matheus André | |
Brazil | Brazil | 18/01/2026 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Felipe Stanzani | |
Brazil | Brazil | 14/01/2026 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Sow Mohamed | |
Sénégal | Canada | 09/01/2026 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Victor Tochukwu | |
Nigeria | Nigeria | 09/01/2026 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Luis Benavides Gimenez | |
Venezuela | Chile | 20/12/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Youssef Zahi | |
Morocco | Morocco | 12/12/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Robinson Severo | |
Brazil | Brazil | 10/12/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Ediel Queiroz | |
Brazil | Portugal | 07/12/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Jether Rodrigues | |
Brazil | Brazil | 07/12/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| George Leon | |
Australia | Greece | 24/11/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Oussama Baccara | |
Tunisia | Tunisia | 30/10/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Ediel Queiroz | |
Brazil | Portugal | 30/10/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Gustavo Lima | |
Brazil | Brazil | 25/10/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Jether Rodrigues | |
Brazil | Brazil | 25/10/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Jether Rodrigues | |
Brazil | Brazil | 25/10/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Vitor Araujo | |
Brazil | Brazil | 25/10/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Gustavo Lima | |
Brazil | Brazil | 16/10/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Ediel Queiroz | |
Brazil | Portugal | 16/10/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Roger Floriano | |
Brazil | Canada | 26/09/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Alan Jesus | |
Brazil | Brazil | 26/09/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Ingrid Adine | |
Brazil | Brazil | 26/09/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Saulo Benedetti | |
Brazil | Brazil | 26/09/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Alan Jesus | |
Brazil | Brazil | 22/09/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Vitor Araujo | |
Brazil | Brazil | 15/09/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Diego Vagliati | |
Brazil | Brazil | 05/09/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Roger Floriano | |
Brazil | Canada | 01/09/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |
| Roger Floriano | |
Brazil | Canada | 01/09/2025 | Rogerio Robetti | Rogerio Robetti |