Wikipedia has been awarded the 2015 Erasmus Prize. The prize is awarded annually to a person or institution that has made an exceptional contribution to culture, society or social science. The award consists of a cash prize of € 150,000.
Wikipedia Wins 2015 Erasmus Prize
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