Of course they can. Sure it might take work, but that's good. Good thing are worth waiting for. If you are positive in the community and post useful information then you will most likely be honored. If you don't rank up then maybe you don't deserve to. A good self evaluation might help you.
I had to give you more merits for this... that's it now go impress someone else bud.. 3 more merits till you level up fella