Certificate & Verification Link for My “Expert Director” Badge Achievement

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Request: Certificate & Verification Link for My “Expert Director” Badge Achievement

Hello amazing Local Guides Community & Team,

I hope you’re all doing great!

I’m Sharad Taori (Local Guides ID: sharadtaori@gmail.com), a proud and passionate Google Maps contributor from India. Over the years, I’ve truly enjoyed helping people discover places, make better decisions, and experience the world with more confidence — thanks to the incredible Local Guides program.

I’m humbled to have reached Level 9 as a Local Guide, and even more thrilled to have earned the prestigious “Expert Director” badge on June 11, 2025. :glowing_star:

This milestone means a lot to me personally and professionally, as it reflects my dedication to improving the Maps experience for everyone.

:sparkles: To celebrate and showcase this achievement in my professional, social, and family networks, I kindly request the Google Local Guides team to:
:white_check_mark: Issue me an official certificate of achievement for my “Expert Director” badge.
:white_check_mark: Provide a verification link that validates the certificate and my contribution level publicly.

I believe this will not only help me present my contributions with pride and credibility but also:

  • Inspire more people in my circles to actively join and contribute to Google Maps.
  • Strengthen the Local Guides program by encouraging recognition and motivation.
  • Highlight the positive community impact of our collective efforts.

I’d truly appreciate if someone from the team could guide me on the process to obtain such a certificate and link, or if this is something already available for contributors at my level.

Thank you for empowering all of us to make a meaningful difference through the Local Guides program. Looking forward to hearing from the team and fellow contributors.

Warm regards,

Sharad Taori
Level 9 Local Guide | Expert Director

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Nice to meet you @sharadtaori all your contributions are valuable so don’t hold your self back and Pride month challenge is also going on do check @rahul001 post and my contribution also if you want to check what we do share in #TeamIndia group chat on what’s app do share your interest. I am tagging @TusharSuradkar for further information

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A warm welcome to Connect @sharadtaori

Please remove your email from the post since it compromises on your confidentiality.
Also it is a against the forum guidelines.

For your question, please wait until moderators look into it and reply.

Meanwhile, please introduce yourself here:
https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t/introduce-yourself-july-2025/482342

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Hi @sharadtaori ..and welcome to our community.

As @TusharSuradkar and @ShreyaMusings stated it there’s things you should get in touch being new around.. the introduction Link provided for example where you could have access to a lot of introductions from fellows as well as the guidelines and how things are working out around here…

Without forgot your fantastic ideas you’ve shared..and congratulations :clap: :tada: for your achievements so far..
#LG.

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Thank you so much, @ShreyaMusings, for the kind words and the warm welcome! :glowing_star:

It truly feels great to connect with such passionate and encouraging fellow Local Guides like you. I really appreciate you pointing me toward the Pride Month challenge — I’ll definitely check out @rahul001’s post and also look at your inspiring contributions. :blush:

I’d love to know more about the #TeamIndia group chat as well; sounds like an amazing way to stay connected and collaborate. Please do count me in and guide me on how I can join. :raising_hands:

Thanks for tagging @TusharSuradkar — looking forward to learning more from both of you and contributing wherever possible.

Excited to share, learn, and grow with this incredible community! :sparkles:

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Sharad Taori
Level 9 Local Guide | Inspiring Recognition, One Contribution at a Time

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Thank you so much for the warm welcome and for guiding me on the right way to share, @TusharSuradkar! :glowing_star:

I appreciate you pointing out the guidelines — I’ve taken note of your suggestion and will remove my email to ensure my post aligns with the forum rules. Thanks for looking out for the community’s best interests.

I’ll also head over and introduce myself properly at the link you shared — excited to be a part of this wonderful group and to learn and contribute meaningfully!

Looking forward to hearing from the moderators on my query whenever they get a chance.

Thanks again for your thoughtful support! :raising_hands:

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Sharad Taori
Level 9 Local Guide | Inspiring Recognition, One Contribution at a Time

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Hi @sharadtaori

Congratulations.

Here is your verification link so others can check that you actually got the badge.

And here is a screenshot of your badge.

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Google only provides the badges in this electronic format.

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Thank you so much, @ShreyaMusings, for such a warm and encouraging message! :glowing_star:

It’s a true pleasure to connect with passionate Local Guides like you who keep the spirit of contribution alive and inspiring. Your words mean a lot and definitely motivate me to keep going and give my best.

I’ll surely check out the Pride Month challenge, @rahul001’s post, and your contribution as well — sounds like a wonderful way to engage with the community and make an impact. :rainbow::sparkles:

The #TeamIndia group chat also sounds very interesting — I’d love to know more and join in! Please do let me know how I can be a part of it and contribute to the discussions there.

Thanks for tagging @TusharSuradkar too — looking forward to connecting and learning from everyone here.

Excited to grow and celebrate our collective efforts as a part of this amazing community! :raising_hands:

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Sharad Taori
Level 9 Local Guide | Inspiring Recognition, One Contribution at a Time

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Thank you so much for the warm wishes and for sharing the verification link along with the screenshot of my badge! :glowing_star:

I truly appreciate Google for providing this electronic badge and the ability to share it — it’s a great way to showcase our milestones and inspire others through our contributions.

However, I’d also like to humbly share a thought: since the screenshot of the badge does not carry my name or any personal identification, it feels incomplete when sharing it publicly to motivate others by my personal recognition. A valid, personalized certificate from Google, bearing the contributor’s name and achievement details, would make a far greater impact — not only for me but for the entire Local Guides community.

Trust me, such recognition would truly boost morale, inspire more meaningful contributions, and strengthen the spirit of this wonderful program.

Grateful once again for the support and looking forward to seeing how together we can make the experience even more rewarding for all.

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Sharad Taori
Level 9 Local Guide | Inspiring Recognition, One Contribution at a Time

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As mentioned the badges are not available in other formats.

If you wish the team to consider your proposal, please send feedback in the app as explained here

From experience: Please be aware that Google never responds directly to such feedback.

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Done, Thanks !

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