Wikipedia:Merchandise giveaways/Nominations/Archive 5

Another Believer
Nominated by: Buster Seven   Talk  14:07, 3 May 2013 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

A key contributor to WikiProject:Oregon

 Support
 * Absolutely! SarahStierch (talk) 00:51, 10 August 2013 (UTC)
 * Support Tito ☸ Dutta 11:07, 18 February 2014 (UTC)


 * ✅ email sent on April 16, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 03:30, 17 April 2014 (UTC)
 * Contacted user again today. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 00:47, 22 April 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 04:12, 22 April 2014 (UTC)

Lucien leGrey
Nominated by: Hispalois (talk) 05:29, 11 November 2013 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''
 * Editor since 2007 in Spanish-language Wikipedia (es:), where he has more than 70,000 edits to date and is the main author or co-author of 21 featured articles and 21 good articles and annexes.
 * Creator of LucienBot, one of the most important bots in es: by number of edits.
 * Admin, bureaucrat, mediator and member of the OTRS team in es:
 * Renamer and member of the OTRS team in Commons.
 * Founding member and current president of Wikimedia España, the Spanish chapter of WMF.
 * He also occasionally contributes in en:, fr: and lad:.

 Support


 * Absolutely He's one of the most active users on Spanish Wikipedia, not only with edits, also with thousends of articles created, and of course edited and improved. --Millars (talk) 22:36, 1 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Support, Jmvkrecords ⚜ Intra Talk 16:12, 8 December 2013 (UTC).
 * Support obvious Esteban (talk) 18:48, 10 December 2013 (UTC)
 * ✅ email sent on April 21, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 00:23, 22 April 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 22:21, 22 April 2014 (UTC)

Magnus Manske
Nominated by: Jane (talk) 17:09, 12 November 2013 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

I love all the tools he made, and he keeps them coming, using creativity combined with insider knowledge as an editor  Support


 * Magnus is awesome, especially all the stuff he does for Wikidata :D Legoktm (talk) 17:10, 12 November 2013 (UTC)
 * Support for huge and under-recognised contributions to MediaWiki, Wikidata and of course, Wikipedia Jebus989 ✰ 18:42, 12 November 2013 (UTC)
 * yup good choice, great tools.  Ϣere  Spiel  Chequers  02:18, 13 November 2013 (UTC)
 * Support --Ganímedes (talk) 12:56, 10 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Great user, great work → great T-shirt! -- Ricordi  samoa  19:35, 17 January 2014 (UTC)
 * I think it is self-obvious. Anyone who has been to Wikimedia for a long long time knows who Magnus Manske is. More wikilove to him! aegis maelstrom δ 14:07, 3 February 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ email sent on April 21, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 00:23, 22 April 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 18:56, 22 April 2014 (UTC)

GiantSnowman
Nominated by: JMHamo (talk) 14:46, 29 March 2014 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? ''' WikiProject Football wouldn't be the same without GiantSnowman's dedication! He's always helpful and a worthy recipient of a t-shirt.

 Support
 * 112.207.43.6 (talk) 15:34, 11 April 2014 (UTC)
 * GiantSnowman is likely one of the English Wikipedia's leading authorities on sports related deletion criteria. I can recall a few instances where s/he shot down my rationales at AFD but even in the battleground that AFD sometimes becomes they've always kept it professional and on point. Mkdw talk 18:37, 17 April 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ email sent on April 21, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 00:23, 22 April 2014 (UTC)
 * ❌ Contacted user; User declined Giveaway shirt --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 18:41, 22 April 2014 (UTC)

SMcCandlish
Nominated by: Djembayz (talk) 19:39, 23 June 2013 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

This tireless contributor, who is currently experiencing a bit of a kerfluffle for reasons way to long for me to read through, has devised an interesting talk page setup for collaborating with other editors that's worthy of recognition. A token of our appreciation is very much in order!

 Support

Nominated by: Kareem 0592 (talk) 20:18, 27 June 2013 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

 Support

Nominated by: Kareem 0592 (talk) 20:19, 27 June 2013 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

 Support


 * ✅ email sent on April 16, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 03:30, 17 April 2014 (UTC)
 * Contacted user again today. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 00:47, 22 April 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 04:34, 23 April 2014 (UTC)

Sugeesh
Nominated by:  Netha   (talk)  16:29, 22 June 2013 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

A nice and helpful user. He is an active editor on Malayalam (ml) Wikipedia since 2007 (Never stopped editing since!). He has been doing a lot of research for writing articles which are of local importance to Malayalam speaking people. He welcomes new users and patiently answers all their queries. Many of the active editors of today have been helped by him in the past.

He is simply awesome!

 Support
 * I know Sugeesh since the day he started editing. One of the key thing I want to point out is the extreme care and extension he is giving to the potential wikipedians among newbies. Let it be welcoming new userസ് or giving first Barn Star to new user or in guiding the new user he was (and is) always supportive. Many of the current active users benefited much from his timely encouragement and help. Above all these he is an active wikipedian from 2007. --Shijualex (talk) 16:49, 22 June 2013 (UTC)
 *  Support --Adv.tksujith (talk) 17:07, 22 June 2013 (UTC)
 * Tito ☸ Dutta 02:34, 25 June 2013 (UTC)


 * ✅ email sent on April 16, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 03:30, 17 April 2014 (UTC)
 * Contacted user again today. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 00:47, 22 April 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 22:05, 24 April 2014 (UTC)

Writ Keeper
Nominated by: Yunshui 雲 &zwj; 水  18:33, 1 May 2013 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? ''' How come no-one's nommed Writ Keeper already? Admins who are super-helpful, level-headed, technically competent and possessed of a sense of humour are few and far between; we should at least ensure that they remain clothed. Yunshui 雲 &zwj; 水  18:33, 1 May 2013 (UTC)

 Support


 * Has he really not gotten one? This is a travesty.  Someone get this guy a shirt, stat. Ryan Vesey 18:45, 1 May 2013 (UTC)
 * "We don't always agree", but I really like his willingness to discuss, even contrary perspectives. Technical 13 (talk) 19:05, 1 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Yes, I thought someone had already nominated and I added my vote already! --Tito Dutta (contact) 10:44, 2 May 2013 (UTC)
 * $UPP0R7 pH0r h1s L337 h4x0r 5ki11Z. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 02:42, 10 May 2013 (UTC)
 * I thought I'd already supported one for WK. No? Then it is time. Lady  of  Shalott  03:08, 12 May 2013 (UTC)
 * He hasnt got a shirt already? I completely Support one for him (but only if it has the OBOD on it ;) ) TheOriginalSoni (talk) 13:55, 13 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Support SarahStierch (talk) 01:00, 10 August 2013 (UTC)
 * Support in the poetic words of millions of people, "like totally!".  Mkdw talk 01:00, 14 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Yes. Hafspajen (talk) 23:02, 31 March 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ email sent on April 16, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 03:30, 17 April 2014 (UTC)
 * Contacted user again today. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 00:47, 22 April 2014 (UTC)
 * ❌ Contacted user on Talk page on May 13, 2014. User is free to claim shirt when they want to. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:27, 13 May 2014 (UTC)

Bleaney
Nominated by: Buster Seven   Talk  14:12, 3 May 2013 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

An all-around busy contributor. No moss grows under this editors fingers. A recent Editor of the Week

 Support


 * ✅ Contacted user on Talk page on April 16, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 03:30, 17 April 2014 (UTC)
 * Contacted user again today. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 00:47, 22 April 2014 (UTC)
 * ❌ Contacted user on Talk page on May 13, 2014. User is free to claim shirt when they want to. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:27, 13 May 2014 (UTC)

Surtsicna
Nominated by: Buster Seven   Talk  12:57, 5 May 2013 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

One of the many silent dedicated workers on Wikipedia. Over 40 DYKs.

 Support


 * ✅ email sent on April 16, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 03:30, 17 April 2014 (UTC)
 * Contacted user again today. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 00:47, 22 April 2014 (UTC)
 * ❌ Contacted user on Talk page on May 13, 2014. User is free to claim shirt when they want to. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:27, 13 May 2014 (UTC)

Niraj Suryawanshi
Nominated by: 113.193.129.10 (talk) 01:50, 1 July 2013 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

 Support


 * I have changed username to User:NIraj Suryawanshi → User:Niraj Suryawanshi. User:NIraj Suryawanshi is not registered. Tito ☸ Dutta 10:52, 18 February 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ email sent on April 16, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 03:30, 17 April 2014 (UTC)
 * Contacted user again today. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 00:47, 22 April 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 19:45, 3 September 2014 (UTC)

Kudpung
Nominated by: 64.40.54.119 (talk) 02:52, 1 July 2013 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

I would be hard-pressed to find a more dedicated Wikipedian than Kudpung. The sheer amount of work he has put in to RfA reform easily numbers in the thousands of hours. His work with WP:NPP and WP:Page Curation is similarly extensive—spanning multiple years, providing input and feedback to the engineering team to make improvements and more. His contributions as an online ambassador and volunteer responder show another facet of his dedication. Kudpung has shown a great devotion to this project we call Wikipedia. 64.40.54.119 (talk) 02:52, 1 July 2013 (UTC)
 * Support Kudpung has been an excellent guide for me as I have grown as an editor. The work of his I am aware of is honestly just a fraction of how he spends his time here.  Honestly, for his patience, reasonableness, and sound judgment, he deserves a great deal more than a shirt, but it's a start. I, Jethrobot  drop me a line (note: not a bot!) 15:21, 9 August 2013 (UTC)
 * Support Kudpung does tremendous amounts of work. You can't swing a cat without hitting something he's worked on.-- SPhilbrick (Talk)  17:08, 11 August 2013 (UTC)
 * Support - Kudpung has done some massive work in important fields, and although I have my concerns about swinging cats I must agree with Sphilbrick's general sentiment. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 15:10, 12 August 2013 (UTC)
 * Support - for tireless work on explaining NPP and AfC, though both are such complex areas. Jane (talk) 17:14, 12 November 2013 (UTC)
 * I've worked with Kudpung on various things notably RFA reform, he certainly deserves a Tshirt.  Ϣere Spiel  Chequers  22:37, 22 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Support: Sure Tito ☸ Dutta 10:55, 18 February 2014 (UTC)


 * ✅ email sent on April 16, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 03:30, 17 April 2014 (UTC)
 * Contacted user again today. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 00:47, 22 April 2014 (UTC)
 * ❌ Contacted user on Talk page on May 13, 2014. User is free to claim shirt when they want to. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:27, 13 May 2014 (UTC)

Geneticcuckoo
Nominated by: 130.102.122.43 (talk) 01:52, 15 August 2013 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

She is awesome!

 Support

Neutral until a better reason is given. Dear fellow editor, I understand that Geneticcuckoo may be awesome but please would you add a little more meat to your reason. I like the reason given by Callumtear. That reason was specific and informative. Bluejacketset and A Saeri were ok. I look forward to working with you in the future about an article of your choice. Geraldshields11 (talk) 20:53, 16 August 2013 (UTC)
 * ✅ email sent on April 21, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 00:23, 22 April 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:27, 13 May 2014 (UTC)

Manu Lop
Nominated by: --AnselmiJuan (discusión-comentarios) 18:57, 9 December 2013 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

Bueno, este usuario Manu Lop es realmente muy trabajador y entusiasta, e integrante del Wikiproyecto:Historieta, en algún sentido tal vez el "alma mater" de ese proyecto. Por eso lo nomino.

 Support


 * 1) Support yeah Esteban (talk) 18:49, 10 December 2013 (UTC)
 * 2) Sure: SUL -- Tito ☸ Dutta 09:40, 20 March 2014 (UTC)
 * 3) Support I don't understand Spanish much, but what I'm seeing is a Spanish Wikipedia admin with over 43,000 edits and that's definitely worth a shirt. --Lewis Hulbert (talk) 13:52, 27 April 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ Contacted user on Talk page on May 13, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:27, 13 May 2014 (UTC)

DynamoDegsy
Nominated by: FruitMonkey (talk) 01:42, 22 December 2013 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? ''' A consistent contributor who never fades from the task, and despite being challenged on several topics this editor keeps cool and discusses points fairly and democratically. His work on WikiProject Boxing to produce a notability guide in a volatile sport deserves a 'hats off' alone. One of the good guys.

 Support


 * ✅ Contacted user on Talk page on April 21, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 00:23, 22 April 2014 (UTC)
 * Contacted user again today. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:33, 13 May 2014 (UTC)
 * ❌ Contacted user on Talk page on 13 May 2014. User is free to claim shirt when they want to. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 04:16, 25 June 2014 (UTC)

Isarra
Nominated by: Matma Rex talk 00:08, 25 April 2014 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? ''' A possessor of innumerable talents she prefers not to advertise too widely; a provider of invaluable sanity checks for crazy ideas; a captain of a wonderful mind full of ideas of its own; and a steady yet persistent force towards completing plans that otherwise get no love. Matma Rex talk 00:08, 25 April 2014 (UTC)

Support


 * ✅ email sent on May 13, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:39, 13 May 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 04:16, 25 June 2014 (UTC)

Abbedabb
Nominated by: Lewis Hulbert (talk) 11:57, 11 May 2014 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

This user has uploaded thousands of images which are used on Wikipedia and its related projects. According to GLAMorous abbedabb has over 9000 total image usages over all the projects and 1363 distinct image usages. --Lewis Hulbert (talk) 11:57, 11 May 2014 (UTC)

 Support


 * ✅ email sent on May 13, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:39, 13 May 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 04:16, 25 June 2014 (UTC)

Mattbuck
Nominated by: anonymous

'''Why is this user awesome? ''' Mattbuck has contributed a ton of photos, written some good articles and has just been incredibly helpful in general. As well as his contributions to Wikipedia, he's been a great admin on Wikimedia Commons.

 Support


 * ✅ Contacted user on Talk page on July 8. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:18, 8 July 2014 (UTC)
 * Contacted user again today via email. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:06, 18 July 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 23:50, 19 August 2014 (UTC)

Yunshui
Nominated by: Steve Marr

'''Why is this user awesome? ''' I would like to nominate Yunshui for some merchandise giveaway in recognition for their assistance to me, just a regular user of Wikipedia and unknown to Yunshui at the time. My son was born recently and Yunshui helped me recreate your homepage at the time of his birth as a momento which took a fair amount of work for a complete stranger. The gesture of Yunshui putting this effort in means more then the page itself in some ways. It also underlined to me what a great organisation you have here, maintained by the type of good people I hope my son becomes. I have already made a donation to your org in recognition of this but believe Yunshui should receive something too.

 Support


 * ✅ email sent on July 8, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:21, 8 July 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:06, 18 July 2014 (UTC)

Bene*
(https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bene*)

Nominated by SPQRobin (talk) 14:51, 10 August 2014 (UTC)

This user is a German Wikipedian as well as an administrator and bureaucrat on Wikidata where he has helped a lot, e.g. using scripts and bots. As a young Wikimedian, he's the future of our movement so we need to support them!

 Support


 * ✅ email sent on August 19, 2014 --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 18:49, 19 August 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 19:30, 19 August 2014 (UTC)

Pingumeister
Nominated by: anonymous

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

Pingumeister is a hard-working English Wikipedia editor whom tries his best to make sure articles are at the standards expected by Wikipedia, especially with making references consistent on articles.

 Support


 * ✅ Contacted user on Talk page on September 2, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 18:27, 2 September 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 20:36, 2 September 2014 (UTC)

Mkdw
Nominated by: anonymous

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

I contacted Mkdw to enquire why my Wikipedia page had been deleted. I had mistakenly done so thinking they had deleted my article.

Mkdw was very polite and explained that my article was deleted by another administrator and in fact they were only performing a functionary role as the decision for deletion had been made at a deletion discussion.

This editor then went further to review the article and looked over some sources I provided them and they determined the subject was in fact notable and an article was appropriate. They assisted me in getting my draft to a state where it met the notability guidelines and it was reviewed and approved by another editor.

This was my first attempt at an article and I was very frustrated. Mkdw showed me Wikipedia was a productive place and that there were helpful people there willing to listen to reason and not hastily delete people's hard work.

 Support


 * ✅ email sent on September 2, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 18:27, 2 September 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 20:36, 2 September 2014 (UTC)

HelenOnline
Nominated by Nathan121212 (talk) 15:02, 13 October 2014 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

HelenOnline has been extremely helpful and collaborative, reviewing some DYK nominations and helping to improve articles to meet the requirements. Helen manages to keep calm during debates and shows good knowledge of Wikipedia's policies. I nominate HelenOnline.

 Support


 * ✅ email sent on October 20, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 23:26, 20 October 2014 (UTC)
 * ❌ User took a rain check on Giveaway shirt for the moment, but is encouraged to contact when ready to receive shirt --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 07:17, 19 November 2014 (UTC)

Poco a poco
Nominated by: anonymous

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

A great Commons administrator, additionally they have helped illustrate the projects with thousands of high quality images.

 Support


 * ✅ Contacted user on Talk page on November 19, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 07:31, 19 November 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 04:57, 7 January 2015 (UTC)

Σ
Nominated by: Thine Antique Pen (talk) 17:14, 11 November 2014 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? ''' Σ is a longstanding and hard-working contributor to the English Wikipedia, and is also incredibly helpful. He wrote and maintains the lowercase sigmabots, which carry out a variety of essential functions on the English Wikipedia, including archiving of talk pages for hundreds of people. His bots alone have made more than 200,000 edits. Σ has also contributed quality articles like coal ball.

 Support


 * ✅ email sent on November 19, 2014. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 07:17, 19 November 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 04:57, 7 January 2015 (UTC)

Brirush
Nominated by: FourViolas (talk) 18:01, 8 December 2014 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

Brirush has been contributing outstanding gnomecraft (bringing all start-class, top-importance mathematics articles to C-class) as well as meatier edits, displaying great mathematical expertise and complete modesty.

Support


 * ✅ email sent on Jan 7, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 04:14, 7 January 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 04:57, 7 January 2015 (UTC)

Dodger67
Nominated by: Nathan121212 (talk) 17:01, 28 November 2014 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

I nominate Dodger67 for his tireless work on South African topics. It was nice working with you on a couple of articles.

Support


 * Seen him around. Deserve it. Jim Carter (talk) 11:56, 28 December 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ email sent on Jan 7, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 04:14, 7 January 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 23:36, 7 January 2015 (UTC)

M.O.X
Nominated by: Anon

Why is this user awesome?

Substantial work as a WikiGnome, template maintainer and creator. Article expander, reference-finder.

Support


 * ✅ Contacted user on Talk page on Jan 7, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 04:14, 7 January 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 23:36, 7 January 2015 (UTC)

HJ Mitchell
Nominated by: Anon

Why is this user awesome?

Hard-working administrator, all-round nice guy. Great content contributor and big Military History buff. (His barnstars, DYK contributions, ITNs, FAs, FLs and GAs speak for themselves).

Support


 * Jim Carter (talk) 11:54, 28 December 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ email sent on Jan 7, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 04:16, 7 January 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 23:36, 7 January 2015 (UTC)

Whiteghost.ink
Nominated by: Anon

Why is this user awesome?

Great content contributor, nice person, very knowledgeable and helpful.

Support


 * ✅ email sent on Jan 7, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 04:16, 7 January 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:42, 15 January 2015 (UTC)

Dr_Greg
Nominated by: anonymous

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

Winner of the Editor of the Week award from Wikiproject Editor Retention on English Wikipedia. See w:en:Wikipedia:WikiProject Editor Retention/Editor of the Week and w:en:Special:Diff/641347711.

Support


 * ✅ Contacted user on Talk page on Jan 7, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 19:43, 7 January 2015 (UTC)
 * ❌ Contacted user; User declined Giveaway shirt --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:44, 15 January 2015 (UTC)

Stwalkerster
Nominated by: --L235 (talk) enwiki 05:01, 8 January 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? ''' Trusted admin, active in WP:ACC, operator of Helpmebot on IRC. --L235 (talk) enwiki 05:01, 8 January 2015 (UTC)

 Support


 * ✅ email sent on January 14, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:56, 15 January 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 22:00, 15 March 2015 (UTC)

Technical 13
Nominated by: --L235 (talk) enwiki 22:19, 8 January 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? ''' Active template editor, ACC member. Tons of cleanup work. Bot operator. Excellent all-around technical editor. --L235 (talk) enwiki 22:19, 8 January 2015 (UTC)

 Support


 * ✅ email sent on January 14, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:56, 15 January 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 22:00, 15 March 2015 (UTC)

NahidSultan
Nominated by: Tanweer Morshed

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

"NahidSultan has been a highly active and devoted contributor to the Bengali Wikimedia projects since February 2013. He has mostly contributed to the Bangla Wikipedia, by creating more than 450 articles with a edit count of about 18000. He has also been active in outreach programs and offline activities throughout Bangladesh, working as an organizer in many programs. He has conducted a number of Wikipedia Workshops in all of the seven divisional cities of Bangladesh (ee is the first person to do so). He has been working as one of the organizers of the Bangla Wikipedia 10th Anniversary Programs. He was also one of the two grantees for funding the event. Under this 10th Anniversary Programs, he has also worked as an organizer for the first ever Bangla Wikipedia Photography Contest, which had a total submission of around 4600 photographs.

NahidSultan is a sysop in Bangla Wikipedia, Bangla Wikibooks, Wikimedia Commons and Meta. He is a Global-renamer and also a member of the Wikimedia OTRS team. He has a total edit-count of about 40000 across many Wikimedia projects.

He has been working relentlessly since 2013 and has made a great contribution in Bengali Wikimedia projects both through online and offline activities. Furthermore, he has remarkable contribution beyond Bengali Wikimedia projects, especially in Wikimedia Commons and as a member of the OTRS team. "

Support


 * NahidSultan is one of the very few highly active Wikimedians in Bangladesh. His contribution in Bengali Wikimedia projects has been helping significantly in the growth and dissemination of Wikimedia projects across Bangladesh.
 * ✅ email sent on January 14, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:56, 15 January 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 22:00, 15 March 2015 (UTC)

Titodutta
Nominated by: --L235 (talk) enwiki 23:20, 1 February 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? ''' Titodutta is an amazing editor and trusted administrator on the English Wikipedia. With over 67,000 (undeleted) edits, he is a prolific wikignome and is one of the unsung heros of the encyclopedia. Cheers, --L235 (talk) enwiki 23:20, 1 February 2015 (UTC)

 Support


 * ✅ Archiving as this user has already received a shirt. See https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Merchandise_giveaways/Who_has_shirts --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 22:43, 15 March 2015 (UTC)

Carptrash
Nominated by: --L235 (talk) enwiki 05:32, 16 February 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? ''' Editor of the Week awardee for the week beginning 15 February 2015. The original nomination statement reads as follows:

I nominate Einar aka Carptrash as Editor of the Week. In early Dec I contacted him about editing the Post Office Murals article which he had started back in Dec 2011. As is the way of things here at WP we began to collaborate on a new artcle, the List of United States post office murals. We both immersed ourselves into creating the article and had a wonderful time. I learned many new things from "Carp" and know I will learn many more as we both expand articles related to "The List". I was searching for something more formidable and long-lasting to do as an editor and, with his sharing and input and mentoring, I have found my "niche". Thank you, Einar, for the 285 articles you have created. ```Buster Seven Talk 15:11, 4 January 2015 (UTC)

Cheers, --L235 (talk) enwiki 05:32, 16 February 2015 (UTC)

 Support


 * -- Tito ☸ Dutta 07:13, 17 February 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ Archiving as this user has already received a shirt. See https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Merchandise_giveaways/Who_has_shirts --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 01:55, 16 March 2015 (UTC)

Lixxx235
Nominated by: Josve05a (talk) 23:03, 15 February 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

This is one of those users who just lighten up a (chat)room when you meet 'em. Their personality and greatness just brings your spirit up. I do not really know ho to formulate this in to words that any of you could understand, but this is one of the best.  Support

Support - promotes Wikilove all around, prolific EOTW nominator, kind and helpful always. Kikichugirl (talk) 03:22, 9 March 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ email sent on March 15, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 22:58, 15 March 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 02:14, 16 March 2015 (UTC)

OccultZone
Nominated by: --L235 (talk) enwiki 23:07, 8 February 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? ''' OccultZone was awarded the editor of the week award by WikiProjext Editor Retention on the English Wikipedia for the week beginning 1 Febuary 2015. The original nomination statement:

"I nominate OccultZone as Editor of the Week for their numerous edits in gnome-y, background maintenance edits. With over 167.000 edits in less than a year and a half, more than half of which are in article-space, OccultZone is one of Wikipedia's most prolific editors. S/he often sits down and, for hours on end, makes large batches of edits at a time in background maintenance areas that most editors would not have the patience to try. In the last week alone, OccultZone has rated over 600 articles and shaved off more than 400 errors in Category:CS1 errors: missing author or editor. OccultZone is one of Wikipedia's most dedicated and prized editors."

--L235 (talk) enwiki 23:07, 8 February 2015 (UTC)

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pan style="background:#57C738;border:green ridge">Dutta 01:36, 9 February 2015 (UTC)
 * Sure: great guy. -- Tito ☸ <s
 * ✅ email sent on March 15, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 22:58, 15 March 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 19:51, 20 March 2015 (UTC)

Bernard Mc Nally
Nominated by: --L235 (talk) enwiki 18:41, 25 January 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? ''' Editor of the week awardee for the week beginning 25 January 2015. --L235 (talk) enwiki 18:41, 25 January 2015 (UTC)

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 * -- Tito ☸ Dutta 17:47, 27 January 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ Contacted user on Talk page on March 15, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 22:58, 15 March 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 20:31, 22 March 2015 (UTC)

Milda
Nominated by: Anonymous

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

Long term Czech Wikisource editor (& admin & bureaucrat) with **tremendous** amount of digitized works added. While scanning, OCRing and proofreading them, he finds many unusual words in Czech which he submits to Wiktionary too. On Wiktionary, he often links back to Wikisource with quotes for given entry. Such interproject work connecting projects together tightly is highly, highly unusual in the Czech community. Check his contributions on other projects as well (ie. Wikipedia, Wikiquote).

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 * ✅ email sent on April 8, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 03:27, 9 April 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 16:57, 9 April 2015 (UTC)

J3Mrs
Nominated by: --L235 (talk) enwiki 18:07, 11 January 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? ''' Editor of the week awardee for the week starting Jan. 11, 2015. Cheers, --L235 (talk) enwiki 18:07, 11 January 2015 (UTC)

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 * ✅ email sent on January 14, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:56, 15 January 2015 (UTC)
 * Contacted user again today. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 22:07, 15 March 2015 (UTC)
 * ❌ User is free to claim shirt when they want to. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 21:05, 5 May 2015 (UTC)

Sergento
Nominated by: Ата  (talk) 11:01, 4 April 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

Sergento is a very good admin. Calm, patient, productive. Trusted. His work is highly appreciated.

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 * ✅ left message on talk page on April 8, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 03:23, 9 April 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 21:05, 5 May 2015 (UTC)

Nemo_bis
Nominated by: Ckoerner (talk) 16:41, 21 April 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? ''' Nemo is an absurdly prolific contributor and is always personable and collegiate every time I interact with him. He's a great example of someone who embodies the sprit of the Wikimedia philosophy. Selfless and participatory to a fault.

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 * Ijon (talk)


 * :D -- Ricordi  samoa  21:40, 21 April 2015 (UTC)
 * V IGNERON * discut. 06:02, 22 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Pleclown (talk) 08:22, 22 April 2015 (UTC)
 * --KartikMistry (talk) 09:46, 22 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Alice Wiegand (talk) 21:42, 22 April 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ email sent on May 5, 2015 --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 22:41, 5 May 2015 (UTC)
 * ❌ Contacted user; User declined Giveaway shirt --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 22:49, 5 May 2015 (UTC)

Erdrokan
Nominated by: Pleclown (talk) 21:16, 21 April 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

He's one of the Wikignome of the french Wikipedia, and he is a wonderful human being. And someone who uploads a video of a moving train station deserves at least a tshirt :)

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 * Support: He is a cheerful lad, amazingly helpful and does support a bunch of activities in Switzerland (he could do more IMHO, but hey, maybe a t-shirt or free Ferrari would sway him). Popo le Chien (talk) 21:27, 21 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Support: V IGNERON * discut. 06:07, 22 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Support: Ludo29 (talk) 12:57, 22 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Alice Wiegand (talk) 21:46, 22 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Anthere (talk) 09:46, 24 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Support: Aratal (talk) 09:19, 28 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Support: --Dyolf77 (talk) 09:29, 28 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Support: Xavier Combelle (talk) 18:58, 30 April 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ email sent on May 5, 2015 --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 22:41, 5 May 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 23:03, 5 May 2015 (UTC)

Hamed gamaoun
Nominated by: Touzrimounir (talk) 04:07, 28 April 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

Hamed is a young editor from Tunisia and highly motivated to contribute in Wikipedia, knowing that he is very involved in the organization of the event as wikiarabi 2015 and wiki loves earth Tunisia 2015

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 * ✅ email sent on May 5, 2015 --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 22:41, 5 May 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 23:38, 5 May 2015 (UTC)

Spiritia
Nominated by: Ijon (talk) 21:38, 21 April 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

Spiritia is awesome for being a creative and dedicated volunteer, embodying the best qualities of a Wikimedian. Among her contributions are the Wiki Survival Manual and the inspiring #100wikidays initiative.

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 * 1) Support Alice Wiegand (talk) 21:46, 22 April 2015 (UTC)
 * 2) Support Touzrimounir (talk) 08:40, 30 April 2015 (UTC)
 * 3) ✅ email sent on May 5, 2015 --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 22:41, 5 May 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 23:13, 30 June 2015 (UTC)

Wow! Thank you, Ijon, Alice, Touzrimounir and JMatthews! What a lovely surprise! Now I have to go and deserve it! :) → Spiritia  17:20, 29 May 2015 (UTC)

Sjoerddebruin
Nominated by: Taketa (talk) 09:25, 8 May 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

Sjoerddebruin has been a Wikimedian for 5 years. He is a writer of hundreds of articles, a vandal fighter, and admin on Wikidata and the Dutch Wikipedia. He uses his extensive knowledge on Wikidata to give great advice and help to all, and activively tries to make Wikidata a better place. In short, a great Wikimedian! Taketa (talk) 09:25, 8 May 2015 (UTC)

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 * 1) Support Sjoepel <3 JurgenNL (talk) 10:52, 8 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 2) Support --Steinsplitter (talk) 12:23, 8 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 3) Support per Jurgen :P '''Jianhui67 talk ★  contribs 13:47, 9 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 4) Support Pimbrils (talk) 19:21, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 5) Support --Sannita - not just another it.wiki sysop 08:56, 11 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 6) Support Absolutely! --Amaryllis Gardener  talk 22:39, 11 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 7) Support--Ettorre (talk) 14:52, 13 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 8) Support This user are one of the best Wikidata Admin who love working silently helping other people on Item listing.--AldNonymous Bicara? 15:54, 14 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 9) Support Ymnes (talk) 12:38, 15 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 10) Support De Kolonel (talk) 22:20, 21 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 11) support —DerHexer (Talk) 10:55, 30 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 12) Support Iooryz (talk) 12:38, 3 June 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ Contacted user on Talk page on June 16, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 07:15, 16 June 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 23:13, 30 June 2015 (UTC)

Steinbach
Nominated by: Taketa (talk) 05:04, 6 May 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

Steinbach is a Wikimedian since 2004. A sysop and bureaucrat on 6 Dutch minority projects (Frysian, Limburgish [wp, wikt], Lower Saxon, West Flemish and Zealandish), and a former admin of the Dutch Wikipedia. He wrote about a quarter of the Limburgish Wikipedia, with over 5000 quality articles. In january 2015 he was on a television talk show to talk about Wikipedia. In short, a great Wikimedian! Sincerely, Taketa (talk) 05:04, 6 May 2015 (UTC)

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 * 1) Support Ymnes (talk) 06:47, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 2) Support Magalhães (talk) 12:21, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 3) Support --OosWesThoesBes (talk) 16:10, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 4) Support --Lymantria (talk) 07:37, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 5) Support Pimbrils (talk) 19:21, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 6) Support--Ettorre (talk) 14:28, 13 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 7) Support De Kolonel (talk) 22:14, 21 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 8) Support --Holder (talk) 08:48, 2 June 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ Contacted user on Talk page on June 16, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 06:26, 16 June 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 23:13, 30 June 2015 (UTC)

Wow... thank you people, and especially Taketa! Steinbach (formerly Caesarion) 07:45, 16 June 2015 (UTC)

1Veertje
Nominated by: Taketa (talk) 05:21, 6 May 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

1Veertje is an admin on Commons. She is a great photographer who has uploaded thousands of images, including several quality images and valued images. She actively participates in community meetings in the Netherlands and stimulates all to contribute. In short, a great Wikimedian! Sincerely, Taketa (talk) 05:21, 6 May 2015 (UTC)

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 * 1) Support Ymnes (talk) 06:47, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 2) Support Magalhães (talk) 12:21, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 3) Support Dick Bos (talk) 21:13, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 4) Support --Steinsplitter (talk) 14:00, 7 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 5) Support Pimbrils (talk) 19:21, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 6) Support --Yann (talk) 16:19, 11 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 7) Support --Ettorre (talk) 14:29, 13 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 8) Support Jan-Bart (talk) 10:21, 15 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 9) support —DerHexer (Talk) 11:02, 30 May 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ Contacted user on Talk page on June 16, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 06:26, 16 June 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 23:13, 30 June 2015 (UTC)

Lymantria
Nominated by: Taketa (talk) 04:38, 6 May 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

Lymantria is a one of the active admins on the Dutch Wikipedia, Commons and Wikidata, and as can be seen from their userpages and talk pages people highly appreciate him. A member of the Dutch Wikipedias Hall of Fame, Lymantria got second place in the 2010 writing contest, wrote several tens of thousands of articles on butterflies, and is coordinator of the Did You Know project, and helps with the heritage project and animal project. In short, a great Wikimedian! Sincerely, Taketa (talk) 04:38, 6 May 2015 (UTC)

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 * 1) Support--Vyom25 (talk) 05:23, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 2) Support A great asset to Wikipedia! Ymnes (talk) 06:47, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 3) Support Agree with Ymnes Klaas `Z4&#x241f;` V:  07:12, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 4) Support Magalhães (talk) 12:20, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 5) Support Geagea (talk) 13:51, 8 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 6) Support Pimbrils (talk) 19:21, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 7) Support '''Jianhui67 talk ★ contribs 14:13, 11 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 8) Support What would we do without him? --Amaryllis <font color="#74C365">Gardener talk 22:40, 11 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 9) Support--Ettorre (talk) 14:47, 13 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 10) Support One of the better admins nlwiki has - and has been for many years. CaAl (talk) 07:09, 20 May 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ Contacted user on Talk page on June 16, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 06:26, 16 June 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 23:13, 30 June 2015 (UTC)

Taketa
Nominated by: Klaas `Z4&#x241f;` V:  07:20, 6 May 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''


 * Always answers questions about whatever, content or procedures. He has a great heart for us fellow Wikimedians.

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 * 1) Support Heinonlein (talk) 07:28, 6 May 2015 (UTC) - Of course!
 * 2) Support Sure! Iooryz (talk) 07:33, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 3) Support Ymnes (talk) 08:43, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 4) Support Magalhães (talk) 12:22, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 5) Support consistently helpful across the movement. Ijon (talk) 07:51, 7 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 6) Support --Steinsplitter (talk) 13:59, 7 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 7) Support Geagea (talk) 13:50, 8 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 8) Support '''<font color="#0E0">Jianhui67 talk ★ contribs 13:47, 9 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 9) Support --Lymantria (talk) 07:39, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 10) Support Pimbrils (talk) 19:21, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 11) Support--Ettorre (talk) 14:10, 13 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 12) Support De Kolonel (talk) 20:06, 22 May 2015 (UTC) I think this young medical student is a very underestimated volunteer
 * 13) support —DerHexer (Talk) 11:01, 30 May 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ Contacted user on Talk page on June 16, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 06:26, 16 June 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 23:13, 30 June 2015 (UTC)

Heinonlein
Nominated by: Taketa (talk) 04:31, 6 May 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

Heinonlein helped create the Did You Know project on the Dutch Wikipedia. He actively checked hundreds of facts so that the process went smoothly. Hein is a writer of over 250 quality articles including 4 featured articles. He actively helps to create a great atmosphere on the project, stimulating others he meets to go the distance as well. In short, a great Wikipedian! Sincerely, Taketa (talk) 04:31, 6 May 2015 (UTC)

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 * 1) Support JurriaanH (talk) 05:33, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 2) Support Nietanoniem (talk) 06:35, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 3) Support A great asset to Wikipedia! Ymnes (talk) 06:47, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 4) Support Agree with Ymnes Klaas `Z4&#x241f;` V:  07:12, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 5) Support Iooryz (talk) 07:30, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 6) Support The Banner (talk) 10:45, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 7) Support Magalhães (talk) 12:20, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 8) Support Sir Iain (talk) 01:44, 7 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 9) Support --Lymantria (talk) 07:36, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 10) Support Pimbrils (talk) 19:21, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 11) Support--Ettorre (talk) 14:05, 13 May 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ Contacted user on Talk page on June 16, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 06:26, 16 June 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 23:13, 30 June 2015 (UTC)

RJB
Nominated by: Klaas `Z4&#x241f;` V:  06:55, 6 May 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

Stars and Stripes More than ten years active in Dutch Wikipedia and knows a lot of religion, history, the combination of both subjects etcetera. Writes in a great style, academic but very understandable for laypersons.

 Support
 * 1) Support Edoderoo (talk) 07:48, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 2) Support - Wikimedian since 2004, former admin of the Dutch Wikipedia. He wrote thousands of quality articles on christianity. Gives good advice on topics he is an expert in. Definitely deserves a belated t-shirt for all his work. -- Taketa (talk) 09:10, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 3) Support Heinonlein (talk) 09:23, 6 May 2015 (UTC) - Must publish his humorous comments in talkpages, it will be a bestseller!
 * 4) Support The Banner (talk) 10:46, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 5) Support Magalhães (talk) 12:21, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 6) Support Pimbrils (talk) 19:21, 10 May 2015 (UTC)


 * 1) Support--Ettorre (talk) 14:48, 13 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 2) Support Ymnes (talk) 19:23, 13 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 3) Support Writes excellent articles, with a lot of depth and background information, yet extremely readible for the non-expert. CaAl (talk) 07:12, 20 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 4) Support De Kolonel (talk) 22:18, 21 May 2015 (UTC) Had eigenlijk de politiek in moeten gaan
 * 5) Support Graaf Statler (talk) 22:03, 22 May 2015 (UTC) De zwak is wederzijds. Schrijft werkelijk prachtige artikelen. Gelukkig niet vertrokken!
 * ✅ Contacted user on Talk page on June 16, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 06:26, 16 June 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 23:13, 30 June 2015 (UTC)

Steinsplitter
Nominated by: Taketa (talk) 14:40, 7 May 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

Steinsplitter is an active admin on Commons and a global renamer who is hardworking and always friendly. In a relatively short period of only three years, his name has become well known on the project, with over 200.000 contributions (not counting nearly a million bot edits). In short, a great Wikimedian! Sincerely, Taketa (talk) 14:40, 7 May 2015 (UTC)

 Support


 * 1) Support Geagea (talk) 13:49, 8 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 2) Support --Lewis Hulbert (talk) 13:42, 9 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 3) Support duh. '''<font color="#0E0">Jianhui67 talk ★ contribs 13:45, 9 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 4) Support Pimbrils (talk) 19:21, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 5) Support-- Ellin Beltz (talk) 15:49, 11 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 6) Support Yann (talk) 16:16, 11 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 7) Support--Ettorre (talk) 14:32, 13 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 8) Support Conny (talk) 08:16, 14 May 2015 (UTC).
 * 9) Support His contribution on Meta and Commons are valuable.--<font style="font-weight: bold; background-color: #FF0000; color: #ffffff;">AldNonymous Bicara? 15:54, 14 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 10) Support --Grind24 (talk) 16:04, 14 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 11) Support --Anika (talk) 19:35, 14 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 12) Support --Didym (talk) 14:41, 16 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 13) Support -- Rillke (talk) 08:23, 17 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 14) Support --Zhuyifei1999 (talk) 13:00, 17 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 15) Support --Túrelio (talk) 14:11, 20 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 16) Support   Green Giant  ( talk )  00:01, 23 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 17) Support --1971markus (talk) 23:42, 23 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 18) Support -- J e e 01:23, 25 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 19) Support -- Ijon (talk) 20:45, 29 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 20) support —DerHexer (Talk) 10:58, 30 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 21) Support --Holder (talk) 08:49, 2 June 2015 (UTC)
 * 22) Support --Pakeha (talk) 19:06, 2 June 2015 (UTC)
 * 23) Support De Kolonel (talk) 19:29, 5 June 2015 (UTC) for his typical Tirol style pictures he uploaded and shared with us.
 * 24) Support --Hubertl (talk) 02:13, 9 June 2015 (UTC)
 * 25) Support --Itti (talk) 21:42, 12 June 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ Contacted user on Talk page on June 16, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 07:15, 16 June 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 23:13, 30 June 2015 (UTC)

Fabienp
Nominated by: Pleclown (talk) 11:56, 7 May 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

Because he is a dedicacted photographer, mostly of Swiss ice hockey and trains (nobody is perfect). He has traveled a lot (and I really mean a lot) of miles by train for the Free Culture. I think he deserves at least a tshirt.

 Support


 * 1) Support true. --Abaddon1337 (talk) 12:04, 7 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 2) Support Great pictures for Commons. --Erdrokan (talk) 07:27, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 3) Support per Erdrokan Andromède75 (talk) 12:13, 11 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 4) Support --Ettorre (talk) 14:13, 13 May 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ Contacted user on Talk page on June 16, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 07:15, 16 June 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 23:13, 30 June 2015 (UTC)

Magalhães
Nominated by: Taketa (talk) 04:43, 9 May 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

Magalhães has been a Wikimedian for 10 years and is an admin on the Dutch Wikipedia. He got third place in the 2007 writing contest, and won in 2011. He wrote over 1000 biographies and over 2000 geography related articles, mostly about the philippines, including four featured articles. In short, a great Wikimedian! Taketa (talk) 04:43, 9 May 2015 (UTC)

 Support
 * 1) Support  Klaas `Z4&#x241f;` V:  agrees with nominator 07:32, 9 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 2) Support --Lymantria (talk) 07:43, 10 May 2015 (UTC)


 * 1) Support Pimbrils (talk) 19:21, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 2) Support--Shivanarayana (talk) 21:26, 11 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 3) Support --Ettorre (talk) 14:41, 13 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 4) Support -- Ijon (talk) 20:44, 29 May 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ Contacted user on Talk page on June 16, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 07:15, 16 June 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 23:13, 30 June 2015 (UTC)

Ellywa
Nominated by: Taketa (talk) 04:55, 9 May 2015 (UTC)

'''Why is this user awesome? '''

A Wikimedian of the first hour Ellywa has been active for 13 years. Formerly a bureaucrat and arbcom member of the Dutch Wikipedia, she is currently admin on the Dutch Wikibooks, and has also been active in German and French. She was chairman of Wikimedia Netherlands, won second place in the 2004 writing contest, won third place as a duo in 2008, and was one of the third places in 2012. She wrote over 1,800 articles, including several feature articles, and is still actively contributing after all these years. In short, a great Wikimedian! Taketa (talk) 05:05, 9 May 2015 (UTC)

 Support
 * 1) Support  Klaas `Z4&#x241f;` V:  agrees with nominator 07:35, 9 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 2) Support - Aiko (talk) 08:25, 9 May 2015 (UTC) Agree, and moreover, Ellywa donated many images to this project.


 * 1) Support Pimbrils (talk) 19:21, 10 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 2) Support Itsme (talk) 03:46, 11 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 3) Support--Ettorre (talk) 14:39, 13 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 4) Support Jan-Bart (talk) 10:23, 15 May 2015 (UTC)
 * 5) Support De Kolonel (talk) 09:45, 22 May 2015 (UTC) Vanwege die nieuwjaarsborrel
 * 6) Support Rasbak (talk) 05:57, 28 May 2015 (UTC) For inspiring new members and many contributions during a very long time
 * 7) Support  - Richardkw (talk) 13:47, 6 June 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ Contacted user on Talk page on June 16, 2015. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 07:15, 16 June 2015 (UTC)
 * ✅ accepted and done--JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 23:13, 30 June 2015 (UTC)

Thank you all very much for your extremely nice words! And thank you very much, Wikimedia foundation, for this present. Ellywa (talk) 07:28, 16 June 2015 (UTC)