Hi Everyone,
I hope this message finds you well. We would like to inform you about an
important update regarding the Coolest Tool Awards. The Award[0] was
originally scheduled to be held virtually in December 2023 but we have made
the decision to move the award back to where it started - Wikimania.[1]
We are thrilled to announce that the 2023/2024 Coolest Tool Award will be
held as a physical and virtual gathering at Wikimania in Poland!!🎉[2]
Wikimania scholarships just opened, so apply now for a full or partial
scholarship![3]
This change was made to provide a more engaging and interactive experience
for the winners and all participants, and to ensure that we can celebrate
the accomplishments of our community members in a more memorable way. We
understand that this adjustment may impact your plans and schedules, and we
apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. However, we are confident
that this change will enhance the overall event and allow for more
meaningful interactions among the participants, including live
demonstrations.
We will be communicating more details about the event in the coming months,
including, call for nominations, event format, and any other pertinent
information. We welcome any suggestions or feedback you may have in making
our return to an in-person award ceremony a better experience. Please do
not hesitate to reach out to Onyinyechi Onifade at oonifade(a)wikimedia.org or
Seyram Komla Sapaty at ssapaty(a)wikimedia.org
We look forward to celebrating our successes together in July 2024. Stay
tuned for further updates.
Best regards,
Coolest Tool Award Organizing Team
[0]:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Coolest_Tool_Award
[1]:
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2019:Technology_outreach_%26_innovatio…
[2]:
https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/03/20/announcing-the-host-of-wikimania-in-2…
[3]:
https://wikimediafoundation.limesurvey.net/654573
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