>You're kidding right? The UT is a tiny blip on the radar at MS. Recognition is given for participation in the MSDN groups, community activity, publication, etc.

Microsoft monitors it. I also exchange some emails with them every year about mentioning potential new MVP here. In the last year, I just didn't have as much time as the other year. This is one thing I have to do this month about sending emails to recommend new MVPs.