Thematic Pillar

Volunteer recognition

Celebrating the passion, selfless community service, and groundbreaking contributions of editors, organizers, and campus volunteers who power the open knowledge movement in Nigeria.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Wikimedia movement. We honor the selfless dedication of the individuals who dedicate their time, passion, and talent to make free knowledge accessible to all Nigerians and the world.
Annual Merit Honors National Community Recognition

Nigeria Wikimedia Community Distinguished Awards (NWCDA 2025)

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The premier annual honors and merit celebration organized by the Wikimedia Nigeria Community to recognize and celebrate the dedication, leadership, and selfless contributions of volunteer editors, researchers, campus organizers, and indigenous language champions across Nigeria.

Editor of the Year Best Indigenous Language Contributor Community Builder Award Best New Contributor Torch Bearer Award Best Active Network / Fan Club
Monthly Contributor Honors Continuous Volunteer Recognition

Monthly Outstanding Editors Recognition (MOER)

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An ongoing monthly recognition and reward scheme by the Wikimedia User Group Nigeria honoring top-performing volunteer editors who dedicate their time and resources to creating, translating, and improving articles across English Wikipedia, Nigerian indigenous-language Wikipedias (Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, Tyap, and Nigerian Pidgin), Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata.

Monthly Certificates & Badges Indigenous Language Cohorts Dashboard Metrics & Article Quality Data & Micro-Grant Stipends Annual MOER Champions Gala
Get Involved in Volunteer recognition

Join our working groups, contribute to ongoing edit-a-thons, or establish an institutional partnership.

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