Wiedemann Language Award

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Wiedemann Language Award (Estonian : Wiedemanni keelauhind, full name The State F. J. Wiedemann Language Award) is an Estonian state award which is granted each year to one natural person for outstanding merits upon study, organisation, teaching, promotion or use of the Estonian language. [1]

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References

  1. "State Cultural Awards and Grants Act – Riigi Teataja". www.riigiteataja.ee. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  2. "Wiedemanni keeleauhinna laureaat on Marja Kallasmaa". ERR (in Estonian). 9 February 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  3. "Wiedemanni keeleauhinna laureaat on Reet Kasik". ERR (in Estonian). 8 February 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  4. "Wiedemanni keeleauhinna laureaat on Krista Kerge". ERR (in Estonian). 14 February 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  5. "Wiedemann Language Award Goes to Poet Hando Runnel". ERR. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.