Cantarus Head of Development | Services secures Umbraco MVP Title  

Cantarus’ Head of Development | Services, Jon Whitter, has been awarded the prestigious title of Umbraco MVP (Most Valuable People) for 2024. 

The Umbraco MVP award is a testament to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Umbraco community. This includes activities such as creating Umbraco packages, helping organise events, giving talks at meetups, and Umbraco content creation. Jon’s dedication and hard work have not only enhanced Cantarus’ client projects, but have also significantly benefited the broader Umbraco community.

Along with being awarded MVP status, Jon has also joined the newly formed Umbraco Cloud Advisory Board. At Umbraco HQ they believe in the mantra “Build how you want to build with Umbraco Cloud”, and, with the forming of the new community team, they have invited leading community members to help bring this vision to life. The team will be helping shape the Umbraco Cloud offering through testing new features and contributing to what the focus and road map of the product should look like in the coming years. 

Jon Whitter, Umbraco MVP, says: 

“Over the last few years, I’ve become an integral member of the local Umbraco community in Manchester which has been a truly rewarding experience. From organising inclusive, open meetups, to encouraging continuous learning and knowledge-sharing, I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities to contribute and collaborate with such talented people. 

I’m really proud to have been awarded MVP status, and I’m looking forward to continuing my personal and professional growth with Umbraco. At Umbraco Manchester, it has always been Phil Whittaker, Rachel Breeze, and my goal to provide the best community experience possible.” 

Mike Pedersen, Regional Director, UK & Ireland at Umbraco, comments: 

“Jon’s contributions to the Umbraco community have been nothing short of remarkable. His passion and commitment to supporting Umbraco users have made a significant impact, and we are delighted to recognise his achievements with this MVP title.”