Ann Siiman, a lecturer at the University of Tartu, has been recognized with the title of Wikipedia Friend 2025 on Valentine's Day, an award presented annually by Wikimedia Estonia to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the development and promotion of the Estonian Wikipedia. This recognition highlights the crucial role of volunteers in the dissemination of free knowledge and the collaborative effort to improve quality and accessibility of information in the Estonian language.

The award serves not only as a recognition of Siiman's personal efforts but also underscores the broader mission of Wikimedia Estonia to foster a culture of knowledge-sharing that transcends individual contributions. Every year, this initiative brings together countless volunteers dedicated to enhancing the quality of online encyclopedic resources in Estonian, reflecting a growing commitment to information society and free knowledge dissemination.

As part of the celebration, the event spotlights the importance of student involvement and volunteer engagement in the collective effort to build a robust and comprehensive Wikipedia. Siiman's contributions are a testament to how dedicated efforts at the grassroots level can lead to significant advancements in the accessibility and quality of knowledge available to the public, reinforcing the value of such community-driven initiatives in Estonia.