Google Maps stopped sending out small physical perks years ago. They were a marketing gimmick and recipients were chosen at random and not based on performance.
Instead the Connect Live Events are back. Meeting fellow Local Guides and Googlers at a Google HQ is a lot more exciting and valuable.
I was invited to this years event in Dublin. It was so much fun.
Here is the now expired announcement:
https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t/raise-your-hand-for-connectlive-2026/498313
Here is a video of mine showing most of the participants walking to our first meeting with the Googlers:
