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Given with respect and admiration to Ben MacDui for all your work improving Wikipedia's coverage of Scotland in a wide variety of well-written articles, especially on the occasion of Renewable energy in Scotland being promoted to Featured Article. Ruhrfisch 14:17, 31 August 2007
The Environmental Barnstar
Awarded in recognition of your contribute to the following environment article: Renewable energy in ScotlandAlex 10:43, 26 October 2007 (UTC)
Your Imperial Majesty, someday I hope to see some of those islands myself. A delightful read! DurovaCharge! 04:22, 3 December 2007 (UTC)
Pennsylvania State Parks Groundhog Award, with Featured Article Star
Given with respect and admiration to Ben MacDui for you work on Timeline of prehistoric Scotland, especially for your calm and patient attitude through a long and challenging FLC. Yours, Ruhrfisch><>°° 00:04, 3 May 2008 (UTC)
The Admin's Barnstar
Awarded to administrator Ben MacDui in recognition of his lengthy work on 'Community de-adminship', and for his flawless and inspiring civility throughout the regrettably dramatic final stages. Thanks for being an inspiration to me and all clueful Wikipedians! Jusdafax 00:08, 12 April 2010 (UTC)
Ben MacDui has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian, so I've officially declared today as Ben MacDui's Day! For being a great person and awesome Wikipedian, enjoy being the star of the day, Ben MacDui!
Signed, Neutralhomer
A Highland Barnstar
I know how much work is involved in writing and referencing an article such as Outer Hebrides, which brings together a very wide range of information. Congratulations on an impressive achievement. hamiltonstone (talk) 00:26, 10 January 2011 (UTC)