The best road to progress is freedom's road. - JFK
Texas
At Wikimania 2012 in DC
Hi, I'm Steven. I've been a Wikipedian since August 2006 and an administrator starting in '08. If you're an old timer here, you might know by my first moniker, User:VanTucky.
Obligatory disclaimer: I have edited under this account for many years as a volunteer. Nothing I say or do with this user account was as an official representative of the Wikimedia Foundation. To avoid confusion, I did all my work as a Foundation employee under the account User:Steven (WMF)
For raising awareness at Wikimania of gender-related issues and the ways in which we unintentionally or subconsciously exclude people from participating fully in Wikipedia.
—Tom Morris (talk) 22:43, 10 August 2014 (UTC)
Inked. Forever and unique. Jorm (WMF) (talk) 19:13, 22 April 2012 (UTC)
Civility Award
Quite impressed with your civility here - and I presume this sort of behavior reflects your actions elsewhere. Keep it up my good man, Arbitrarily0(talk) 02:11, 23 November 2011 (UTC)
The Fauna Barnstar
To commend a great editor for all their hard work on agriculture, domestic animal and other fauna articles. Know that your contributions don't go unnoticed. Anjwalker (talk) 06:05, 17 September 2011 (UTC)
The "Doing Better Than Jimbo" Fundraising Barnstar
Well done on outperforming Jimmy Wales in fundraising tests. —Tom Morris (talk) 12:04, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
The Fauna Barnstar
For creating around 100 domestic animal related pages, and improving countless others. Your work has vastly improved Project Agriculture. Here's to making Wikipedia a better resource. Thanks for freeing the knowledge. Earthdirt (talk) 00:15, 13 April 2009 (UTC)
2008 Core Contest Winner Award
Let it be known that Steven Walling was awarded Second Place in the first Wikipedia Core Contest. This award is based on his outstanding work in improving Domestic Sheep. Thanks for your hard work in making Wikipedia's core articles better. -Earthdirt (talk) 03:53, 7 March 2009 (UTC)
The Editor's Barnstar
For your judicious improvements to Taoist Tai Chi in the face of editorial adversity Ahunt (talk) 11:03, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
Zen Garden Award for Infinite Patience
..for taking on Domestic Sheep and being put through the meat-grinder at FAC...cheers, Casliber (talk· contribs) 02:22, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
I, Basketball110, on behalf of Wikipedia, would like to thank you for your numerous (over 700) edits to Domestic Sheep. However weird that sounds, your edits are still appreciated. Basketballone10 05:20, 28 January 2008 (UTC)
The Good Heart Barnstar
This is for having a good heart and being a kind and friendly person. Thank you, buddy :-) ScarianCall me Pat 22:26, 27 January 2008 (UTC)
The Socratic Barnstar
I'm impressed, Steven, with your in-depth knowledge of the GA process and thank you for the good GA work you do... Johnfos (talk) 03:59, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
Congratulations, I have chosen you as my GAN Reviewer of the Week for the week ending 24rd November 2007. Epbr123 (talk) 16:11, 25 November 2007 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diligence
Keep up the excellent work; my first RFA didn't pan out either. The fact that you haven't let up on your diligence immediately after your RFA withdrawal demonstrates your dedication to Wikipedia. OhNoitsJamieTalk 21:42, 14 November 2007 (UTC)
The Paranormal Barnstar
I'm awarding you this barnstar for your having worked hard to help me get Parapsychology to FA status. Congratulations. Wikidudeman(talk) 21:20, 11 September 2007 (UTC)
The Paranormal Barnstar
This Barnstar is hereby awarded for your assistance in bringing the parapsychology article to Good Article status. Nealparr 04:27, 20 July 2007 (UTC)
The Martial Arts Barnstar
This one is for you for being such a big contributor. Thanks. --Fire Star 火星
The Elevator Survivor Barnstar
Not even an elevator can stop you. Jdlrobson (talk) 02:53, 4 February 2014 (UTC)