From 3479a17e2c5ddb9c08da0868425cae68a9d4b226 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: antonio <45235678+tonypowa@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:37:09 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] Update CONTRIBUTING.md  (Fa1thw patch 4) (#110331)

Update CONTRIBUTING.md

added in champions program

Co-authored-by: fa1thw <122316391+fa1thw@users.noreply.github.com>
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 CONTRIBUTING.md | 2 +-
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 Thank you for your interest in contributing to Grafana! We welcome all people who want to contribute in a healthy and constructive manner within our community. To help us create a safe and positive community experience for all, we require all participants to adhere to the [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
 
-This document is a guide to help you through the process of making technical contributions to Grafana.
+This document is a guide to help you through the process of contributing to Grafana. Be sure to check out the [Grafana Champions program](https://grafana.com/community/champions/?src=github&camp=community-cross-platform-engagement) as you start to contribute- it’s designed to recognize and empower individuals who are actively contributing to the growth and success of the Grafana ecosystem.
 
 Whether you're a new contributer or a seasoned veteran we hope these resources help you connect with the community: