Original Slack Post

Celebrate Your Hackathon Heroes with the OHack Praise Bot

At Opportunity Hack, collaboration is the lifeblood of our coding community, and what better way to say "thank you" than highlighting your hackathon heroes? Whether you were a participant, mentor, or volunteer at the Opportunity Hack x WICS Hackathon, the new Praise Bot in Slack lets you execute peer recognition faster than a buffer overflow—without the crashes!

How to Use the Praise Bot

Here's a quick rundown for sparking joy through peer recognition:

• Invoke the bot: Type /praise in the Slack message bar and hit enter.
• Select the app: Make sure to pick the Praise app described as in Screenshot #2 to bring up the recognition form.
• Craft your message: In the prompt, type what you'd like to say and choose the person who deserves the shoutout.
• Choose the channel or DM: Select a public channel for your message to go viral in the community, or leave it blank to send a private thank you.
• Add a vibe: Spice things up by adding a "vibe" to your kudos, making your recognition extra dynamic.

Why Use The Praise Bot?

Just like a perfectly optimized algorithm, peer recognition can dramatically elevate morale and teamwork. Shouting out fellow hackers not only strengthens community bonds but also encourages a culture that values positive feedback. Don't let your gratitude get lost in the linear queue—use the Praise Bot to amplify your voice and keep the good vibes cycling through Opportunity Hack.

Ready to get started? Visit the praise dashboard and start mining those moments of peer appreciation. After all, every great coder knows that behind every successful project is a team that rocks—so let's give them that standing ovation worthy of a live concert encore!