2026 OCR Buddy Ambassador Program
🏁 Welcome to the OCR Buddy Ambassador Program
Rewarding Community. Amplifying Legacy.
We’re thrilled to have you on the team! This program celebrates your contributions to the OCR community and rewards your support of OCR Buddy—all while keeping things simple and doable.
🎯 What’s This Program About?
The Ambassador Points Program recognizes your efforts to grow the OCR Buddy community. Whether you’re posting, racing in gear, writing blog posts, or helping others onboard, you earn points that unlock perks and rewards.
🪙 How You Earn Points
| Activity | Description | Points |
| 📸 Social Media Post | Original post about OCR Buddy | 10 |
| 🔁 Post Share | Sharing an official OCR Buddy post or an OCR Buddy Community post from Russ Blatt or Bonnie Wilson | 5 |
| 🏃 Gear Visibility | Wearing OCR Buddy gear at a race (photo required) | 15 |
| 🗣️ Race Shoutout | Mentioning OCR Buddy in a race recap or interview | 10 |
| ✍️ Blog Post | Writing a blog post for OCR Buddy (approved and published) | 20 |
| 🧡 Community Boost | Helping another athlete onboard or troubleshoot the app | 10 |
| 🧠 Idea Submission | Proposing a new feature or campaign (if implemented) | 30 |
| 🧰 Special Project | Assisting with beta testing, surveys, or content creation (by management discretion) | 20 |
| 🎤 Event Support | Volunteering at an OCR Buddy booth or event | 25 |
🏆 Tiers & Rewards
| Tier | Points Range | Perks |
| 🟤 Bronze | 0–49 | Welcome badge + social media shoutout |
| ⚪ Silver | 50–149 | Sticker pack + early access to new features |
| 🟡 Gold | 150–299 | Free gear item up to 25.00 + blog spotlight |
| 🔵 Platinum | 300+ | Race entry reimbursement (up to $75) + exclusive gear drop + project lead eligibility |
🎁 Bonus Milestones
- First blog post published → +10 bonus points
- First race photo in gear → +10 bonus points
- Referral of new ambassador → +15 bonus points
📌 Minimum Participation
To stay active in the program:
- Submit at least one activity per month via the form
- Earn 30 points per year to remain eligible for rewards
If you fall below the minimum, we’ll check in and may pause your status until you’re ready to re-engage.
📆 Advertiser BONUS
If you refer a company that becomes an advertiser for OCR Buddy you will get a cash bonus of 20% of the total sale.
📆 How to Submit Your Points
- Fill out the Monthly Microsoft Form
- Max 5 activities per month
- Upload proof: photo, link, or short description
- We tally points automatically—no manual math!
🧠 Proof Guidelines
- Social posts: public link or screenshot
- Gear visibility: race photo with OCR Buddy gear
- Blog post: link or file
- Community boost: brief description
- Idea submission: short pitch
- Referral: name of person you referred
💬 Special Projects
Special projects are offered periodically based on team needs. You can express interest via the monthly form or email. These may include beta testing, surveys, content creation, or event support.
✍️ Blog Post Prompts (Optional)
Need help getting started? Try one of these:
- “Why I Use OCR Buddy”
- “My Race Day Ritual”
- “Top 3 Tips for New OCR Athletes”
- “How OCR Buddy Helped Me Find My Tribe”
🔄 Feedback & Support
You can always reach out with ideas, frustrations, or questions—we’re here to support you.
