Wikipedia:Barnstars

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It is the custom to reward Wikipedia contributors for hard work and due diligence by awarding them a barnstar. To give the award to someone, just place the image on their talk page (or their awards page), and say why you have given it to them. If you are sure the barnstar is appropriate, don't be shy!

The barnstar is not unique to Wikipedia. Some years ago, some wiki-based communities began to give their users awards called barn stars, using a star anchor to represent the concept of the shared work experience, as in barn raising. The concept of the barnstar as a Wiki award was created by SunirShah on MeatballWiki. Web designers were invited to incorporate a similar barn star design into their project as Easter eggs.

Wiki barnstars were introduced to Wikipedia in December 2003. Since then, the concept has become ingrained in the Wikipedia culture. These awards are part of the Kindness Campaign and are meant to promote civility and WikiLove. They are a form of warm fuzzy: they are free to give and they bring joy to the recipient.

While awarding a barnstar, remember to provide relevant text as to why you are awarding it. The following are some of the barnstars and awards currently in use. If you don't feel any of these covers the topics you are concerned with, you can always design your own award (using these examples, if you like). If you have questions, WikiProject Wikipedia Awards is a group of volunteers who help guide these pages.

There are many types of barnstars. Please make sure that your choice is fair and appropriate, which will help prevent over-use. Remember that there are other ways of showing simple appreciation to someone, such as a comment on the user's talk page, and alternative awards such as cookies in Personal user awards.

Adding a Barnstar

A cast iron barnstar

If you would like a barnstar to be added to the list, please discuss it at WikiProject Wikipedia Awards talk page. Please don't add it without a consensus! Barnstars without consensus will be removed. There is a guideline at Wikipedia:Barnstars 2.0/Guidelines how to create a Barnstar 2.0.

Barnstars

Barnstars are listed in chronological order, that is, in the order in which they were introduced to the English Wikipedia. Please add any new barnstars to the bottom of the appropriate section.

General Barnstars

General Barnstars are awarded for work or contributions that do not fall into a specific Wikipedia category, but instead that describe contributions or editing along a specific theme.

They can be sorted by title by clicking the button next to "Title and description".

Image		What to type	Title and description
Barnstar 1.0	Barnstar 2.0 or alternative version
		{{subst:The Original Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Original Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Original BarnstarThe Original Barnstar This barnstar, the first on Wikipedia, is given to recognize particularly fine contributions to Wikipedia, to let people know that their hard work is seen and appreciated. Introduced by Martin Harper on December 19, 2003, and later modified by Silsor on February 17, 2004.
		{{subst:The Editor's Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Editor's Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Editor's BarnstarThe Editor's Barnstar The Editor's Barnstar is awarded to individuals who display particularly fine decisions in general editing. This is occasionally known as the Exclusionists' Barnstar. Sometimes, expert text removal is the most effective editing. Introduced by Guanaco on June 18, 2004.
		{{subst:The Working Wikipedian's Barnstar|message ~~~~|gender}} {{subst:The Working Wikipedian's Barnstar|message ~~~~|gender|alt}}	The Working Wikipedian'sThe Working Wikipedian's Barnstar The Working Wikipedian's Barnstar may be awarded to those who work tirelessly and endlessly on the more laborious or repetitive of Wikipedia tasks. This barnstar's name can now be gender-specific by supplying 'm' for Man's, 'w' for Woman's or 'n' for Wikipedian's in place of the gender option. Leaving this option blank will first determine if the user has a gender set, and if not, uses the default "Wikipedian's". Introduced by Blankfaze on July 6, 2004.
		{{subst:The Minor Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Minor Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Minor BarnstarThe Minor Barnstar Minor edits are often-overlooked, but essential, contributions to Wikipedia. The Minor Barnstar is awarded for making minor edits of the utmost quality. Introduced by Spencer195 on July 13, 2004, and slightly modified by MattTM.
		{{subst:The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Random Acts of Kindness BarnstarThe Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar may be awarded to those that show a pattern of going the extra mile to be nice, without being asked. Introduced by TheCustomOfLife on August 2, 2004.
		{{subst:The Barnstar of Diligence|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Barnstar of Diligence|message ~~~~|alt}}	Diligence, Barnstar ofThe Barnstar of Diligence The Barnstar of Diligence may be awarded in recognition of a combination of extraordinary scrutiny, precision and community service. Introduced by Pedant on August 13, 2004, and touched up by Wapcaplet at the request of Neutrality.
		{{subst:The Surreal Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Surreal Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Surreal BarnstarThe Surreal Barnstar The Surreal Barnstar may be awarded to any Wikipedian who adds "special flavor" to the community by acting as a sort of wildcard. Introduced by Merovingian on August 14, 2004.
		{{subst:The Tireless Contributor Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Tireless Contributor Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Tireless Contributor BarnstarThe Tireless Contributor Barnstar The Tireless Contributor Barnstar may be awarded to especially tireless Wikipedians who contribute an especially large body of work without sacrificing quality. Introduced by Trainspotter on October 26, 2004.
		{{subst:The Photographer's Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Photographer's Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Photographer's BarnstarThe Photographer's Barnstar The Photographer's Barnstar is awarded to those individuals who tirelessly improve Wikipedia with their photographic skills and contributions. Introduced by Grunt on November 27, 2004.
		{{subst:The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Defender of the Wiki BarnstarThe Defender of the Wiki Barnstar The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar may be awarded to those who have prevented Wikipedia from being used for fraudulent purposes, or who have defended Wikipedia against threats not covered by other barnstars. The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar was created after the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, when a fraudulent charity tried to take advantage of the widespread media coverage of the article. Introduced by Alkivar on January 8, 2005. An expansion of the scope of the barnstar was proposed by Pine in December 2011 and was uncontroversial.
		{{subst:The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Anti-Vandalism BarnstarThe Anti-Vandalism Barnstar The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar may be awarded to those who show great contributions to protecting and reverting attacks of vandalism on Wikipedia. For more information on fighting vandalism, please see Wikipedia:Vandalism. Introduced on February 27, 2005 by brian0918, and designed by Deathphoenix.
		{{subst:The Barnstar of Good Humor|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Barnstar of Good Humor|message ~~~~|alt}}	Good Humor, Barnstar ofThe Barnstar of Good Humor The Barnstar of Good Humor may be awarded to particularly light-spirited Wikipedians who, by their unshakably good humor, consistently and reliably lighten the mood, defuse conflicts, and generally make Wikipedia a better place to be. Introduced on February 28, 2005, and designed by Deathphoenix and Redux.
		{{subst:The Resilient Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Resilient Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Resilient BarnstarThe Resilient Barnstar The Resilient Barnstar may be given to any editor who learns and improves from criticisms, never lets mistakes or blunders impede their growth as Wikipedians, or has the ability to recover/finish with a smile. Introduced on April 26, 2005 by Sango123.
		{{subst:The Rosetta Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Rosetta Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Rosetta BarnstarThe Rosetta Barnstar The Rosetta Barnstar may be given to any editor who exhibits outstanding translation efforts on Wikipedia. Introduced on June 1, 2005 by Harðor, and was designed by David Levy.
		{{subst:The Graphic Designer's Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Graphic Designer's Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Graphic Designer's BarnstarThe Graphic Designer's Barnstar The Graphic Designer's Barnstar may be awarded to those who work tirelessly to provide Wikipedia with free graphic files, either original or a version of a known design (e.g. a country's flag). Introduced by Redux on August 15, 2005. Original design by Sango123, later modified by L'Aquatique. Complete redesign by Rectilinium introduced on April 12, 2009.
		{{subst:The da Vinci Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The da Vinci Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	da Vinci BarnstarThe da Vinci Barnstar The da Vinci Barnstar may be awarded to anyone who has enhanced Wikipedia through their technical work (programming and tools, bot building, link repair, Mediawiki developers, etc.). This award may also be given to Cabalists, Mediators and Arbitrators – whose work is essential to the functioning of Wikipedia. Alternative: {{The Technical Barnstar}} Suggested by EWS23 and Covington, designed by The Man in Question and introduced on March 6, 2006.
		{{subst:The Left Half of the Half Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Right Half of the Half Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Left Half of the Half Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}} {{subst:The Right Half of the Half Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Half BarnstarThe Half Barnstar The Half Barnstar is awarded for excellence in Cooperation, especially for productive editing together with someone who holds diametrically opposed viewpoints. Both users get one half of the star; when cooperating they hold a full one. It was thought of in September 2006 by Radiant!, but not actually handed out until April 2007.
		{{subst:The Copyeditor's Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Copyeditor's Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Copyeditor's BarnstarThe Copyeditor's Barnstar The Copyeditor's Barnstar is awarded for excellence in Copyediting. speling grammer and punctunctuacion is, importent spelling grammar and punctuation is, important Spelling grammar and punctuation are, important Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are important! Suggested by Trusilver, designed by Kathryn NicDhàna with input from members of the League of Copyeditors and introduced on March 8, 2007. Retouched by H3llkn0wz in June 2010.
		{{subst:The Special Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Special Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Special BarnstarThe Special Barnstar The Special Barnstar may be awarded to a user as a gesture of appreciation for a specific reason, when there is no other barnstar which would feel as appropriate. Introduced by Rhanyeia on May 14, 2007. Co-created with Suvi Ylioja.
		{{subst:What a Brilliant Idea Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:What a Brilliant Idea Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	What a Brilliant Idea! BarnstarThe "What a Brilliant Idea!" Barnstar The "What a Brilliant Idea!" Barnstar should be awarded to a user who figures out an elegant solution to a particularly burdensome bottleneck or problem, or who identifies a means to improve Wikipedia in a profound way. Adapted from the technology barnstar by The Transhumanist in May 2007, image design by download.
		{{subst:AFC Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:AFC Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Articles for Creation BarnstarThe "Articles for Creation" Barnstar The "Articles for Creation" Barnstar is awarded to users who have demonstrated great effort and dedication in reviewing articles and/or other related work for the Articles for creation process. This award was created by Hersfold in July 2007.
		{{subst:Diplomacy_Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:Diplomacy_Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Diplomacy, Barnstar ofThe Barnstar of Diplomacy The Barnstar of Diplomacy is awarded to users who have helped to resolve, peacefully, conflicts on Wikipedia. Introduced by Defender 911 in August 2007, image design by Hersfold.
		{{subst:InvisibleBarnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:InvisibleBarnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Invisible BarnstarThe Invisible Barnstar The Invisible Barnstar is awarded to users who make significant and helpful contributions to the project, but have kept to the background without seeking recognition or reward for their work. Designed and introduced by Hersfold in August 2007.
		{{subst:CivilityAward|message ~~~~}} {{subst:CivilityAward|message ~~~~|alt}}	Civility Barnstar The Civility Barnstar The Civility Barnstar is intended to reward users for civility. The aim is to award good civility, and not to just warn against bad civility. It was conceived and designed by Concordia in August 2007.
		{{subst:MotivationAward|message ~~~~}} {{subst:MotivationAward|message ~~~~|alt}}	Motivation BarnstarThe Motivation Barnstar The Motivation Barnstar is awarded to users who do a considerable amount to promote Wikipedia beyond the site, or do wonders in "gee-ing up the troops" either through general motivation of Wikipedians, or motivate Wikipedians by way of tools, contests, and other such things This medal was introduced in August 2007 and designed by brian0918.
		{{subst:The Socratic barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Socratic barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Socratic BarnstarThe Socratic Barnstar The Socratic Barnstar is awarded to those editors who are extremely skilled and eloquent in their arguments. Designed and introduced by Martinphi in September 2007.
		{{subst:The Rescue Barnstar 3|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Rescue Barnstar 3|message ~~~~|alt}}	Rescue BarnstarThe Rescue Barnstar The Rescue Barnstar is awarded to people who rescue articles from deletion. This can be independent of or in cooperation with the Article Rescue Squadron. Proposed by Le Grand Roi des CitrouillesTally-ho! in October 2007 and officially listed July 2008.
	—	{{subst:The Real Life Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	Real Life BarnstarThe Real Life Barnstar The Real Life Barnstar is awarded to editors who make contributions both online and offline, by organizing wiki-related real-life events. Designed and introduced by TexasDex in November 2007.
		{{subst:The Barnstar of Recovery|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Barnstar of Recovery|message ~~~~|alt}}	Recovery, Barnstar ofThe Barnstar of Recovery The Barnstar of Recovery is awarded to editors who make contributions to articles during their deletion reviews, thus saving the article from deletion. It has the international sign for first aid as its background. Designed and introduced by Ryan4314 on January 7, 2008.
		{{subst:The Content Creativity Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Content Creativity Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Content Creativity BarnstarThe Content Creativity Barnstar The Content Creativity Barnstar is given to Wikipedians in recognition of their work in content submission. Introduced by Nothing444 on February 10, 2008, and modified by same on March 22, 2008.
		{{subst:The Citation Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Citation Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Citation BarnstarThe Citation Barnstar The Citation Barnstar is awarded to users who provide references and in-line citations to previously unsourced articles. It was created in March 2008 by J.delanoy.
		{{subst:The Redirect Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Redirect Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Redirect BarnstarThe Redirect Barnstar The Redirect Barnstar is awarded to those who have created and/or maintained useful redirects. It was introduced by J.delanoy on March 8, 2008, and has undergone redesign.
		{{subst:The Anti-Flame Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Anti-Flame Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Anti-Flame BarnstarThe Anti-Flame Barnstar The Anti-Flame Barnstar is awarded for users that have kept cool in conflicts, as well as resolving them. Originally designed on Wikimedia Commons. Introduced on English Wikipedia by Nothing444 on March 22, 2008.
		{{subst:Anti-Spam Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:Anti-Spam Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Anti-Spam BarnstarThe Anti-Spam Barnstar The Anti-Spam Barnstar is awarded to users who fight spam. Introduced by Od Mishehu on March 27, 2008, image design by download.
		{{subst:The Writer's Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Writer's Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Writer's BarnstarThe Writer's Barnstar The Writer's Barnstar may be awarded to two groups of Wikipedians: Wikipedians writing articles about writers and books, and Wikipedians writing a large number of articles/edits. Introduced by Kubek15 on April 2, 2008, and designed by Penubag.
		{{subst:Guidance Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:Guidance Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Guidance BarnstarThe Guidance Barnstar The Guidance Barnstar may be awarded to users who help others locate valuable resources, information, or assistance. Introduced by Scartol on April 13, 2008.
	—	{{subst:Your Opinion is More Important than You Think Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	Your Opinion is More Important than You Think BarnstarThe Your Opinion is More Important than You Think Barnstar This barnstar was created for awarding to Wikipedians who don't realize that something they have said has helped make Wikipedia better. It is suggested, since the recipient of this award does not realize that they have helped, that you inform the recipient what change has come about as a result of whatever it was they said that was so noteworthy. Introduced by Bob the Wikipedian on April 14, 2008. Image redone by SimpsonsFan08 on April 25, 2008.
	—	{{subst:Audio Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	Audio BarnstarThe Audio Barnstar The Audio Barnstar may be awarded to editors who make a significant contribution to the wiki by creating and/or adding original or rare audio files. Historical recordings, self-made music, self-made examples of sound effects or musical styles, natural sounds, etc. Designed and introduced by Yintan on May 24, 2008.
	—	{{subst:Amazingaward|message ~~~~}}	All-Around Amazing BarnstarThe All-Around Amazing Barnstar The All-Around Amazing Barnstar is awarded to editors who are all-around amazing in most—if not all—parts of Wikipedia. These users have exemplified what it means to be a true Renaissance man or woman of Wikipedia, being active in more than one part of the Wikipedia community, and understanding that a true Wikipedian is more than just an editor of articles. This barnstar was originally created on June 24, 2008 for Possum by Angel caboodle for his continuing contributions in all aspects of Wikipedia.
		{{subst:The Modest Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Modest Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Modest BarnstarThe Modest Barnstar The Modest Barnstar is an award suitable for any editing feat that makes a modest improvement to Wikipedia. Introduced on July 1, 2008 by Meisfunny with the image from Pedant.
	—	{{subst:Home-made Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	Home-Made BarnstarThe Home-Made Barnstar The Home-Made Barnstar is awarded to people who do a lot of work in difficult areas and do it well. Recipients are able to think outside the box, the original intention of the WP:IAR principle, and their interventions are always, or almost always effective in resolving or progressing difficulties and disputes. Introduced in July 2008 by John.
		{{subst:Red Link Removal Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:Red Link Removal Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Red Link Removal BarnstarThe Red Link Removal Barnstar The Red Link Removal Barnstar may be awarded to editors who show diligence in removing red links in articles by creating new articles, correcting the links to connect to appropriate existing articles or deleting links to articles that should not exist because they do not satisfy Wikipedia:Notability guidelines. Proposed by Dogcowsaysmoof and introduced by Neptune5000 on September 29, 2008.
		{{subst:The Cleanup Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Cleanup Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Cleanup BarnstarThe Cleanup Barnstar The Cleanup Barnstar may be awarded to users who clean up articles. Introduced by Neptune5000 on October 13, 2008, image design by download.
		{{subst:The Wikilink Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Wikilink Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Wikilink BarnstarThe Wikilink Barnstar The Wikilink Barnstar may be awarded to users who either add useful links or remove unnecessary links in articles. Introduced by Neptune5000 on October 14, 2008.
		{{subst:The Admin's Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Admin's Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Admin's BarnstarThe Admin's Barnstar The Admin's Barnstar may be awarded to administrators who made a particularly difficult decision, did a tiresome but needed admin task, cleared some nasty backlog or just to show an administrator that you think they are doing good work in a particular area of "the job" and that their work is appreciated. To be used when other, more specific, barnstars do not apply to the reasons at hand. Introduced by SoWhy on November 14, 2008, and redesigned by Rectilinium on May 8, 2009.
		{{subst:The Teamwork Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Teamwork Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Teamwork BarnstarThe Teamwork Barnstar The Teamwork Barnstar may be awarded when several editors work together to improve an article. Introduced in November 2008 by JaGa.
		{{subst:The Barnstar of Integrity|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Barnstar of Integrity|message ~~~~|alt}}	Integrity, Barnstar ofThe Barnstar of Integrity The Barnstar of Integrity may be awarded to those editors who have shown to be a person of integrity and honor. Or, more simply, a stand-up guy/gal. Introduced by Shirulashem on December 30, 2008.
		{{subst:Typo Team Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:Typo Team Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Typo Team BarnstarThe Typo Team Barnstar The Typo Team Barnstar may be awarded to any editor who has exceptional contributions in fixing typos. Suggested by Jason Quinn and designed by Sophus Bie February 9, 2009.
		{{subst:The Press Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Press Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Press BarnstarThe Press Barnstar The Press Barnstar may be awarded to any editor whose contributions to an article were cited by one or more news services off Wikipedia. Alternatively, it may be awarded to a Wikipedian or Wikiproject whose contributions have earned Wikipedia praise from the media. As the focus of this barnstar is off Wikipedia praise it should not be awarded to those who have contributed to internal news services like the Signpost or Wikiproject news letters, nor to those who actively edit articles concerning the press in general. Suggested by TomStar81 and designed by Chamal N February 15, 2009, and introduced February 20, 2009.
		{{subst:The Copyright Cleanup Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Copyright Cleanup Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Copyright Cleanup BarnstarThe Copyright Cleanup Barnstar The Copyright Cleanup Barnstar may be awarded to those contributors who have gone the extra mile in clearing up copyright concerns on Wikipedia. Suggested by Moonriddengirl and designed by ArielGold on March 17, 2009.
		{{subst:The BLP Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The BLP Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	BLP BarnstarThe BLP Barnstar The BLP Barnstar is for users who work to diligently source and maintain neutrality in biography articles, ensuring they adhere to the Biographies of Living Persons policy. Requested by Enigmaman, and designed by ArielGold on April 2, 2009.
		{{subst:The Curator Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Curator Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Curator BarnstarThe Curator Barnstar The Curator Barnstar may be awarded to those who have a long history of improving Wikipedia by finding and/or restoring historical files (illustrations, photographs, documents, sounds...). Introduced by Ksempac on August 11, 2009.
	—	{{subst:RCBarn|message ~~~~}}	Recent Changes BarnstarThe Recent Changes Barnstar The Recent Changes Barnstar is for users who have been doing a lot of helpful work while patrolling Recent changes. Introduced by Porchcrop on October 8, 2009.
		{{subst:Disambiguator's Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:Disambiguator's Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Disambiguator's BarnstarThe Disambiguator's Barnstar The Disambiguator's Barnstar may be awarded to any Wikipedian who is a prolific disambiguator. Introduced by Quinxorin on June 16, 2010; original idea by Extra999
—		{{subst:The Checkuser's Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	Checkuser's BarnstarThe Checkuser's Barnstar The Checkuser's Barnstar may be awarded to checkusers who tirelessly work to keep Wikipedia free from sockpuppets. Introduced by Reaper Eternal on April 11, 2011.
—		{{subst:The Philosophy Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	Philosophy BarnstarThe Philosophy Barnstar The Philosophy Barnstar is awarded to users that make extremely wise, and sometimes unusually clever, decisions regarding matters on Wikipedia.
		{{subst:The Mediator Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Mediator Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Mediator BarnstarThe Mediator Barnstar The Mediator Barnstar is awarded to users that served well as a mediator between heated debates on the talk pages of articles and users.
—		{{subst:The Reviewer Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	NEW BarnstarThe Reviewer Barnstar The Reviewer Barnstar is awarded to users who diligently review new or newly improved articles for errors/mistakes.
—		{{subst:The Premium Reviewer Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	Premium Reviewer BarnstarThe Premium Reviewer Barnstar The Premium Reviewer Barnstar is awarded to users that have achieved more than three Reviewer Barnstars or are given to users who have diligently reviewed an article or set of articles very closely to ensure its good quality on Wikipedia.
—		{{subst:The Graphic Designer Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	Graphic Designer BarnstarThe Graphic Designer Barnstar The Graphic Designer Barnstar is awarded to users who have contributed many creative and wonderful works of graphic design to Wikipedia.
—		{{subst:The Eraser Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	Eraser BarnstarThe Eraser Barnstar The Eraser Barnstar is awarded to those who are structual removing information from the image of the pictures or the description with no added value.
—		{{subst:The Feather Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	Feather BarnstarThe Feather Barnstar The Feather Barnstar is awarded for the creation of good articles for a long period of time.
		{{subst:The Purple Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Purple Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Purple BarnstarThe Purple Barnstar The Purple Barnstar is awarded to individuals that had to endure incessant harrassment on Wikipedia and still stayed true to the site.
—		{{subst:The Valued Picture Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	Valued Picture BarnstarThe Valued Picture Barnstar The Valued Picture Barnstar is awarded to users that uploaded a free image to Wikipedia that is considered wonderful, valuable, and crucial.
The Detective Barnstar	The Detective Barnstar	{{subst:The Detective Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Detective Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Detective BarnstarThe Detective Barnstar The Detective Barnstar to be awarded for exceptional work in investigating matters of interest to Wikipedia. Original idea by ChrisO remastered by Antonu.
—		{{subst:Instructor's Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Instructor's BarnstarThe Instructor's Barnstar The Instructor's Barnstar is awarded to Wikipedians for stellar work in the area of writing or improving instructional material, such as how-to and help pages, documentation of templates or of Wikipedia tools, or Wikipedia processes, policies and guidelines. (See also the Helping Hand Barnstar for providing individual assistance to new editors, and the Guidance Barnstar for helping other editors of any experience level find already-existing resources.) Introduced by SMcCandlish on December 18, 2011.
	—	{{subst:The Stub Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Stub BarnstarThe Stub Barnstar The Stub Barnstar may be awarded to Wikipedians for exceptional work in the area Stub creation, expansion and sorting. Introduced by BigPadresDUDE in September 2009.
	—	{{subst:The Cast Iron Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Cast Iron BarnstarThe Cast Iron Barnstar The Cast Iron Barnstar is awarded to users that have achieved more than three Original Barnstars. Introduced by Dr.K. in November 2011.

Topical Barnstars

A topical barnstar is for a topic or area of substantial interest to users of Wikipedia.

Image		What to type	Title and description
Barnstar 1.0	Barnstar 2.0 or alternative version
	—	{{subst:The Running Man Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Running Man Barnstar The Running Man Barnstar may be awarded for distinguished efforts in sports-related articles. This barnstar is intended for those who give 110% in order to advance Wikipedia's coverage of the world of sports. Introduced on February 15, 2005, and designed by Deathphoenix and brian0918.
	—	{{subst:The Barnstar of National Merit|message ~~~~}}	The Barnstar of National Merit The Barnstar of National Merit may be awarded to an editor who contributes significantly to expand or improve Wikipedia's coverage of any given country. Proposed by Redux on February 23, 2005, and designed by Zscout370. For national variations, see Barnstar of National Merit or , the national variations.
	—	{{subst:The Technology Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Technology Barnstar The Technology Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who makes particularly fine Technology-related contributions. Introduced on March 3, 2005 by brian0918 and ClockworkSoul, image design by brian0918 and download.
		{{subst:The Oddball Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Oddball Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Oddball Barnstar The Oddball Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who creates a particularly fine article regarding a subject that is odd, whimsical, or is otherwise something that one wouldn't expect to find in more traditional encyclopedias. Introduced on March 22, 2005 by ClockworkSoul, and designed by Riffsyphon1024 and brian0918.
	—	{{subst:The Society Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Society Barnstar The Society Barnstar is intended for those whose work advances the general understanding of any given society one may attain by consulting Wikipedia. Introduced on March 23, 2005 by Clockworksoul and designed by grm_wnr.
	—	{{subst:The Barnstar of High Culture|message ~~~~}}	The Barnstar of High Culture The Barnstar of High Culture may be awarded to an editor who makes particularly fine culture-related contributions. Introduced on March 23, 2005 by brian0918 and ClockworkSoul, and designed by AllyUnion and brian0918.
		{{subst:The Epic Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Epic Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Epic Barnstar The Epic Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who makes particularly fine History and Events- related contributions. Introduced on April 15, 2005 by brian0918 and ClockworkSoul and designed by ClockworkSoul.
		{{subst:The EMC² Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The EMC² Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The E=mc² Barnstar The E=mc2 Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who makes particularly fine contributions regarding mathematics- or science-related topics. Introduced on April 22, 2005 by brian0918 and ClockworkSoul.
		{{subst:The Current Events Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Current Events Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Current Events Barnstar The Current Events Barnstar may be awarded to editors who make substantial contributions to current events articles, helping accurate information get through when it is most needed. Introduced by Kizor on July 7, 2005, and designed by Zscout370, David Levy and Sango123.
—		{{subst:VG Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Video Games Barnstar The Video games Barnstar is the award given to Wikipedians recognized for their efforts to improve and to develop, including their contributions to video game related articles. Introduced by Kizor on July 7, 2005, and designed by Zscout370, David Levy and Sango123.
	—	{{subst:Bio-star|message ~~~~}}	The Bio-Star The Bio-star is awarded in recognition of exceptional article contributions in the life sciences. This award was proposed by Francisco Valverde on April 1, 2006, and the design was created on May 4, 2006 by LiquidGhoul.
—		{{subst:The Geography Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Geography Barnstar The Geography Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who contributes significantly to expand or improve Wikipedia's coverage of Geography. It may also be awarded to those who create a particularly fine article of any given country. Introduced by Piotrus on July 4, 2006. New design by Simply south and Jza84 on July 1, 2008.
		{{subst:The Business and Economics Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Business and Economics Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Business and Economics Barnstar The Business and Economics Barnstar may be awarded to anyone who makes a major, good and balanced contribution to the pages on business, economics or related matters. Suggested by Major Bonkers, the first designed looked like this, and the current design by Smurrayinchester was unveiled in August 2006.
		{{subst:The Barnstar of Liberty|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Barnstar of Liberty|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Barnstar of Liberty The Barnstar of Liberty may be awarded to an editor who contributes significantly to expand or improve Wikipedia's coverage of human rights, liberty or freedom of expression. Proposed by evrik 2005, and designed by Smurrayinchester in August 2006.
	—	{{subst:WikiProject Film Award|yourname=~~~|theirname=|extra=|awarded=~~~~~}}	The Film Barnstar The Film Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who improves Wikipedia's film coverage, or who does an excellent job on an article about a film or film-related topic. The barnstar was originally created in November 2006 by Cbrown1023; the design has since been revised.
		{{subst:The LGBT Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The LGBT Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The LGBT Barnstar The LGBT Barnstar is awarded to editors who make significant contributions that expand Wikipedia’s knowledge about homosexuality, bisexuality, transexuality, LGBT life and culture, notable LGBT people, events and movements, sociological issues, and population statistics. Proposed by Dev920 on November 11, 2006, and designed by Ouro.
	—	{{subst:The Fauna Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Fauna Barnstar The Fauna Barnstar is awarded to editors who make significant contributions to either wild or domestic animal related articles that expand Wikipedia’s knowledge about various animal species, habitats, behavior/characteristics, endangerment, and population statistics. Proposed and designed by Persian Poet Gal in December 2006.
		{{subst:The Environmental Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Environmental Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Environmental Barnstar The The Environmental Barnstar is awarded to Wikipedians who have made significant contributions towards environment-related articles, raising environmental awareness in Wikipedia, or assisting in Wikipedia:WikiProject Environment. The award was introduced and designed by User:OhanaUnited. It was introduced on April 27, 2007.
—		{{subst:Mixed Drinks Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Mixed Drinks Barnstar The Mixed Drinks Barnstar is awarded to contributors who have tirelessly expanded and improved mixed drinks related articles, projects, templates and other related subjects. Introduced on January 14, 2007, and designed by Willscrlt.
—		{{subst:The Biography Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Biography Barnstar The Biography Barnstar may be awarded to Wikipedians who exhibit exceptional effort and dedication to articles related to biographies. The award was suggested by Warlordjohncarter and created by Mr.Z-man on May 19, 2007.
	—	{{subst:The Literary Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Literary Barnstar The Literary Barnstar barnstar may be awarded to an editor who makes significant contributions to articles about literature. Designed by Scartol in September 2007.
		{{subst:The Royalty's Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Royalty's Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Royalty and Nobility Barnstar The Royalty and Nobility Barnstar is awarded to editors who make significant contributions to royalty and nobility related articles that expand Wikipedia’s knowledge about the biographies of people belonging to royalty and/or nobility. Developed by BolinhasFofas in September 2007, with a major design change in 2008.
		{{subst:The Fraternity and Sorority Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Fraternity and Sorority Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Fraternity and Sorority Barnstar The Fraternity and Sorority Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who makes excellent contributions to articles dealing with fraternities or sororities. This award was introduced and designed on November 28, 2007 by Miranda.
		{{subst:The Tao Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Tao Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Tao Barnstar The Tao Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who contributes or posts helpful information about the eastern religion of Taoism. Introduced on December 27, 2007 by Rbpolsen
	—	{{subst:The Barnstar of Fine Arts|message ~~~~}}	The Barnstar of Fine Arts The Barnstar of Fine Arts may be awarded to an editor who contributes significantly to expand or improve Wikipedia's coverage of visual arts. Introduced by VegitaU on January 9, 2008.
	—	{{subst:Music Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Music Barnstar The Music Barnstar is awarded to Wikipedians that exhibit exceptional effort and dedication to music-related articles. Introduced on January 13, 2007 by Patman2648; designed by Rama
	—	{{subst:The Nessie Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Nessie Barnstar The Nessie Barnstar is awarded to Wikipedians that exhibit exceptional effort and dedication to cryptozoology related articles. Suggested by Gniniv; idea by Kayau and Kendroche, designed by H3llkn0wz. Was introduced August 22, 2010.
		{{subst:The Christianity Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Christianity Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Christianity Barnstar The Christianity Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who contributes or posts helpful information about the religion of Christianity. Introduced on February 1, 2008 by Rbpolsen
	—	{{subst:The Human Rights Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Human Rights Barnstar The Human Rights Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who contributes significantly to expand or improve an article related to human rights. Suggested by Susanbryce. Introduced by Rbpolsen on February 1, 2008.
—		{{subst:The Buddhism Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Buddhism Barnstar Originally created as the Buddha Barnstar in February 2008, this was modified in September 2009 and renamed the Buddhism Barnstar. This barnstar may be awarded to an editor who significantly contributes helpful information about the eastern religion of Buddhism.
	—	{{subst:The Islamic Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Islamic Barnstar The Islamic Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who contributes or posts helpful information about Islam. Designed and introduced by JuanMuslim in May 2006.
	—	{{subst:The Charity Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Charity Barnstar The Charity Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who contributes significantly to expand or improve an article related to charity. Suggested by Susanbryce. Introduced by Rbpolsen on February 16, 2008.
	—	{{subst:HumanSexualityBarnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Human Sexuality Barnstar The Human Sexuality Barnstar may be given to editors who contribute well to articles or the project, relating to human sexuality. Designed and introduced on April 6, 2008 by Simon Speed.
	—	{{subst:The Peace Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Peace Barnstar The Peace Barnstar is to be awarded to users who create articles about or on subjects relating to peace, nonviolence, and tolerance. Introduced by Dudemeister1234 on June 22, 2008, then retouched by L'Aquatique.
	—	{{subst:The New Jewish Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Jewish Barnstar The Jewish Barnstar may be awarded to editors who greatly and positively contribute to articles relating to Jews and Judaism-related topics. Designed by L'Aquatique in June 2008.
		{{subst:Hinduism Award|message ~~~~}} {{subst:Hinduism Award|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Hinduism Barnstar The Hinduism Barnstar is awarded to those who make outstanding contributions to Hinduism related content. Introduced by Gizza and designed by Priyanath, in June 2008.
	—	{{subst:The Workers' Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Workers' Barnstar The Workers' Barnstar may be awarded to Wikipedians who edit, or improve wikipedia's information on Socialism or Communism. Introduced by CindyTalk on July 3, 2008.
	—	{{subst:Emo Barnstar|message}}	The Emo Barnstar The Emo Barnstar may be awarded for work on any page in Emo musical groups. Idea for topic created by Shapiros10; image created by EE in July 2008.
		{{subst:The SVG Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The SVG Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The SVG Barnstar The SVG Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who makes significant contributions to converting raster images into vector images. Introduced on July 26, 2008, and designed by pbroks13.
	—	{{subst:Jainism Award|message ~~~~}}	The Jainism Barnstar The Jainism Barnstar is awarded to those who make outstanding contributions to Jainism-related content. Introduced by Qmwne235 and designed by Anish Shah in August 2008.
	—	{{subst:The Wine Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Wine Barnstar The Wine Barnstar may be awarded to those who make outstanding contributions to articles on wine or wine-related subjects. Introduced by Murgh on February 3, 2009.
		{{subst:The Food and Drink Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Food and Drink Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Food and Drink Barnstar The Food and Drink Barnstar is awarded to contributors who have tirelessly expanded and improved food and drink related articles, projects, templates and other food and drink related subjects. Introduced on February 4, 2009 by Jerem43, image design by Jerem43 and download.
	—	{{subst:SciFi Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Science Fiction Barnstar The Science Fiction Barnstar may be awarded to those who make outstanding contributions to science fiction articles. Proposed by j@5h+u15y@n, designed and introduced by Sophus Bie on February 10, 2009.
	—	{{subst:WikiProject Albums Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The WikiProject Albums Barnstar The WikiProject Album Barnstar may be awarded to those who make outstanding contributions to album articles or to project maintenance. Proposed by Zidane tribal, designed by Maen. K. A. on April 16, 2009.
	—	{{subst:The Space Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Space Barnstar The Space Barnstar may be awarded to those who make outstanding contributions to astronomy and spaceflight articles, including planets, stars, unmanned & manned space missions, launch vehicles, spacecraft, and so on. Introduced on April 17, 2009 by Colds7ream, design by Rectilinium
		{{subst:The Toy Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Toy Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Toy Barnstar The Toy Barnstar may be awarded to those who make outstanding contributions to toy related articles. Introduced and designed on June 19, 2009 by Abce2
—		{{subst:World War Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The World War Barnstar The World War Barnstar is for users who contribute especially well to World War related articles. Barnstar idea by Kayau, and design by Kingpin13, 11:40, July 9, 2009 (UTC).
		{{subst:Zoroastrianism Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:Zoroastrianism Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Zoroastrianism Barnstar The Zoroastrianism Barnstar is awarded to those who make outstanding contributions to Zoroastrianism-related content. Requested by Warrior4321. Designed and introduced by ThaddeusB on September 8, 2009.
	—	{{subst:BarnSakura Award|message ~~~~}}	The Anime and Manga BarnSakura The Anime and Manga BarnSakura is awarded to those who have made significant contributions to anime and manga related articles. Barnstar proposed by Ynhockey on October 23, 2005, and designed by Mitsukai on March 28, 2006.
	—	{{subst:PRC Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The PRC Barnstar The PRC Barnstar is awarded to those who have made significant contributions to People's Republic of China related articles. Barnstar proposed and designed by Ohconfucius on January 14, 2010.
	—	{{subst:iOS Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The iOS Barnstar The iOS Barnstar is awarded to those who have made significant contributions to iOS related articles. Barnstar proposed and designed by NerdyScienceDude on January 25, 2010.
	—	{{subst:Automotive Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Automotive Barnstar The Automotive Barnstar is awarded to those who have improved featured or regular automobile-related articles. Barnstar proposed by Pomgut on March 11, 2010.
	—	{{subst:Metal Music Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Metal Music Barnstar The Metal Music Barnstar is awarded to those who have helped to improve and significantly contribute to Heavy Metal music and related articles. Barnstar proposed and designed by Deftonesderrick on March 16, 2010.
	—	{{subst:Schools Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Schools Barnstar The Schools Barnstar is awarded to those who have helped to improve and significantly contribute to school-related articles. Barnstar proposed and designed by Jh12 on September 11, 2008.
—		{{subst:Telecommunications Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Telecommunications Barnstar The Telecommunications Barnstar is awarded to those who have helped to improve and significantly contribute to telecommunication-related articles. Barnstar proposed by RichardOwen97 on March 7, 2010, and designed by NerdyScienceDude on March 20, 2010.
	—	{{subst:Comics Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Comics Barnstar The Comics Barnstar is rewarded to those who have helped to improve and significanly contribute to comic related articles. Barnstar designed by Steveblock on January 17, 2006.
		{{subst:The Industrial Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Industrial Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Industrial Barnstar The Industrial Barnstar is awarded to those who have worked to improve industrial music related articles. Originally designed by Torchiest on April 4, 2010.
	—	{{subst:Oklahoma Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Oklahoma Barnstar The Oklahoma Barnstar may be awarded to users who have great edits to articles related to the state of Oklahoma. Introduced by Kiddo27 on 21:19, April 21, 2010 (UTC).
	—	{{subst:The Geology Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Geology Barnstar The Geology Barnstar acknowledges editors who have made extraordinarily nice contributions to geology articles. Introduced by Gyrobo on June 7, 2010. Image designed by H3llkn0wz on June 8, 2010.
	—	{{subst:Psychology Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Psychology Barnstar The Psychology Barnstar was created to reward editors who advance the goals of WikiProject Psychology. Introduced by MartinPoulter on 16 July 2010. Image designed by Orionist on April 12, 2011.
	—	{{subst:Wikiwings|message ~~~~}}	The Wikiwings (Barnstar) Wikiwings are the official award of the Aviation Project at en.wikipedia project. Styled after military flight wings, they are awarded to anyone who makes extensive, high-quality, or generally valued contributions to the area of aviation on wikipedia. They are awarded by anyone, to anyone, in a barnstar-like fashion. The wikiwings award is styled after Rlandmann's wikiwings award, and were officially adopted by WikiProject Aviation/Aircraft on 29 October 2005. Introduced by Ericg on 14 October 2005. Image derived from an original image by Rlandmann.
		{{subst:The Cast Iron Engineering Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Cast Iron Engineering Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Cast Iron Engineering Barnstar is awarded to Wikipedians who have made significant contributions to Engineering-related subjects. Introduced by Dr.K. on November 21, 2011.
		{{subst:Chembarn|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Chemistry Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	Chemistry BarnstarThe Chemistry Barnstar The Chemistry Barnstar is awarded to appreciate the contributions of users to the coverage of chemistry subjects on Wikipedia. Proposed by Extra999; created by Antonu.
—		{{subst:Internet Barnstar|message}}	Internet BarnstarThe Internet Barnstar The Internet Barnstar is awarded to appreciate the contributions of users to the coverage of Internet related subjects on Wikipedia Original idea and proposed by Kusaga; created by mabdul.

Wikipedia-space Barnstars

These barnstars are given to editors for things done behind the scenes, in those corners of the Wikipedia project unseen by the general public, helping to keep things moving along.

They can be sorted by title by clicking the button next to "Title and description".

Image		What to type	Title and description
Barnstar 1.0	Barnstar 2.0 or alternative version
		{{subst:Barnstar Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:Barnstar Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Barnstar Barnstar The Barnstar Barnstar was created to recognize Wikipedians who have contributed to Wikipedia by creating and awarding barnstars. As of January 2012, this barnstar is made more specific to be the project barnstar for WikiProject Wikipedia Awards This award was introduced on December 23, 2005 by Cyde, and the design was modified by Sango123. The description was updated in January 2012 by Pine.
		{{subst:The Template Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Template Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Template Barnstar The Template Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who contributes significantly to create or improve useful templates and infoboxes. Introduced by Smurrayinchester on January 8, 2006.
		{{subst:The Userpage Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Userpage Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	Excellent User Page Award The Excellent User Page Award is given to those who put in that extra effort on their user page, whether in terms of design, writing, or content. If you find a user page that is unusually entertaining, useful, informative, beautiful, or otherwise noteworthy, let 'em know with this award. Introduced by Frater5 on May 29, 2006.
		{{subst:MOTD Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:MOTD Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Motto of the Day Barnstar The Motto of the Day is to be awarded to frequent participants of WP:Motto of the day. Introduced by ~AH1(TCU) on February 16, 2007. New design by Madhero88 on April 7, 2009.
		{{subst:The Commons Ambassador Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Commons Ambassador Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Commons Ambassador Barnstar The Commons Ambassador Barnstar is awarded to users who make exceptional contributions to the synergistic relationship of English Wikipedia with Wikimedia Commons by searching through Commons to find suitable pictures to add to English Wikipedia or finding free-use images on English Wikipedia and moving them to Commons. Suggested by Johntex, designed by Smomo and introduced on March 6, 2007.
		{{subst:The Categorisation Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Category Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Categorisation Barnstar The Categorisation Barnstar is to be awarded to users who dedicate themselves to pruning, maintaining and caring for our category structure, helping it to grow, or who devote themselves to categorising articles to better aid our readers. Suggested by Iuio on April 16, 2007 and introduced by Hiding T on April 12, 2008. Redesigned by Rectilinium in April 2009.
	—	{{subst:Tip of the Day Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Tip of the Day Barnstar This barnstar should be awarded to a user who participates beyond the call of duty in the Tip of the day department. It was adapted from the technology barnstar by The Transhumanist in May 2007.
	—	{{subst:The Translation Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	Translation Barnstar The Translation Barnstar is awarded to those who contribute to Wikipedia:Translation. This award was introduced by OhanaUnited on June 3, 2007, and designed by Chaza93.
	—	{{subst:Adopt-a-user Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Adopt-a-User Barnstar The Adopt-a-User Barnstar may be awarded to Wikipedians who go above and beyond as adopters or in improving the Adopt-a-User program. The award was created by CA387 for his adopter, Bencherlite on June 3, 2007.
	—	{{subst:The Reference Desk Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Reference Desk Barnstar The Reference Desk Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who makes a contribution to the Wikipedia Reference Desks that is exceptionally useful to a person who seeks assistance there. Introduced on December 16, 2007 by SteveBaker.
	—	{{subst:The Red Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Red Barnstar The Red Barnstar is awarded to users who have created a new, "revolutionary" policy in Wikipedia. Introduced by Styrofoam1994 on February 17, 2008.
		{{subst:The WikiProject Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The WikiProject Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The WikiProject Barnstar The WikiProject Barnstar is for users who have done a great job in WikiProjects overall, either A) in a WikiProject that does not have a specific barnstar, or B) someone who makes great strides in improving WikiProjects. This could also be given to a person who starts a very successful WikiProject. Introduced by Soxred93 on February 22, 2008.
	—	{{subst:The Barnstar Creator's Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Barnstar Creator's Barnstar The Barnstar Creator's Barnstar is an award for people who create great barnstars. Introduced on July 1, 2008 by Meisfunny, and updated on July 15, 2008 by Angel caboodle. Designed by DeadEyeArrow on February 2008 and used for the first time on March 2008. Title was updated by Pine per an uncontroversial proposal in December 2011.
	—	{{subst:Adopteebarnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Exemplary Adoptee Barnstar The Exemplary Adoptee Barnstar may be awarded to exemplary candidates currently undergoing adoption by an experienced user through the Adopt-a-User scheme or when the candidate has effectively 'graduated.' The award was created by Possum on July 2, 2008.
		{{subst:Main Page Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:Main Page Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Main Page Barnstar The Main Page Barnstar is awarded to people with extensive contributions in editing the Main Page. The award was created by Electrical Experiment on July 5, 2008, and was proposed by Genius101 Wizard.
	—	{{subst:ACCbarnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Account Creation Barnstar The Account Creation Barnstar is to be awarded to individuals in recognition of their significant contribution to creating accounts for users at WP:ACC. Account creators are often overlooked and rarely receive any form of acknowledgement for their work which at times can be very repetitive and tedious. The award was created by Possum on July 24, 2008.
	—	{{subst:The Newyorkbrad Dispute Resolution Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Newyorkbrad Dispute Resolution Barnstar The Newyorkbrad Dispute Resolution Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who makes a contribution to one of the dispute resolution forums that exceptionally furthers the aims of the project. Introduced on August 9, 2008 by MBisanz talk.
	—	{{subst:Admin coaching barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Admin Coaching Barnstar The Admin Coaching Barnstar may be awarded to admin coaches by one of their coaches in thanks. The award was created by Dendodge on September 1, 2008.
	—	{{subst:Userpage Shield Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Userpage Shield The Userpage Shield may be awarded to editors who work to protect the userpages and talk pages of other editors from vandalism. Introduced by Nutiketaiel on October 14, 2008, image modified by download.
		{{subst:The Helping Hand Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Helping Hand Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Helping Hand Barnstar The Helping Hand Barnstar is to be awarded to users who frequently help new users. Introduced by Maniadis on November 5, 2008.
		{{subst:The Signpost Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Signpost Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Signpost Barnstar The Signpost Barnstar is for users who make outstanding contributions to the Wikipedia Signpost. Introduced by Ragesoss on February 19, 2009.
	—	{{subst:The New Page Patroller's Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The New Page Patroller's Barnstar The New Page Patroller's Barnstar may be awarded to users who do great work patrolling new pages. This may be improving, tagging for deletion, tagging for issues etc. Introduced by Kingpin13 on May 8, 2009.
		{{subst:The Reviewer's Barnstar|message ~~~~}} {{subst:The Reviewer's Barnstar|message ~~~~|alt}}	The Reviewer's Barnstar The Reviewer's Barnstar is for users who been an outstanding reviewer at pages with pending changes. It could be given to a new reviewer who hasn't really got much attention (and they've been doing everything right). Or you could just look at who approved the last edit, and look at their other edits. Introduced by Endofskull on October 16, 2010.
	—	{{subst:Featured Sound Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Featured Sound Barnstar is in recognition of users who contribute significantly to Featured sounds by recording, nominating, or giving constructive criticism on Featured sound candidates. Introduced by Ancient Apparition on April 6, 2011. Graphic designed by Sven Manguard. Description update in January 2012 by Pine and H3llkn0wz.
—		{{subst:Portal Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Portal Barnstar is awarded to Wikipedians who have made significant contributions to topic portals. Introduced by Notyourbroom on August 5, 2010.
—		{{subst:Barnstar SysAdmins|message=|S=—~~~~}}	The MediaWiki SysAdmins Barnstar is awarded to Wikipedians who make outstanding contributions to the MediaWiki third-party wikis community. Introduced by Varnent on December 12, 2011.
	—	{{subst:Barnstar ExtensionsDev|message=|S=—~~~~}}	The MediaWiki Extensions Barnstar is awarded to Wikipedians who make outstanding contributions to the development of MediaWiki extensions. Introduced by Varnent on December 12, 2011.
—		{{subst:Wikipedia Ambassador Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	The Wikipedia Ambassador BarnstarThe Wikipedia Ambassador Barnstar The Wikipedia Ambassador Barnstar may be awarded to campus or online ambassadors in recognition of excellent service. Introduced by Sross (Public Policy) on Sept 21, 2010, and added to this main barnstar list by Pine on January 25, 2012 after multiple requests.
	—	{{subst:Research Participation Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	Research Participation BarnstarResearch Participation Barnstar Research Participation Barnstar may be awarded to any Wikipedian that contributed to Wikipedia Research, whether as a participant or as a researcher. Introduced by Tsikerdekis on February 15, 2012
	—	{{subst:Diligent Librarian Barnstar|message ~~~~}}	Diligent Librarian BarnstarDiligent Librarian Barnstar Diligent Librarian Barnstar may be awarded to a Wikipedian who helps deliver reliable sources at Resource Exchange.

Variations

Editors are free to use variations as appropriate. Best created by subst: the barnstar of your choice then customizing the layout to suit the purpose. This is just a partial list designed to inspire barnstar creativity. Please consider adding your more creative mixtures of barnstars to this list or to Wikipedia:Personal user awards.

The small barnstar, for gnomish work

		The Original Barnstar
		This barnstar is for... ~~~~

Usage: Pick your barnstar, then go back and change the size to 50.

The Multiple Barnstar

		The Multiple Barnstar
		Six barnstars for everyone who worked on eliminating the backlog. Good work team. sign here please

Usage: See the documentation.

Multiple-barnstars are particularly good for WikiProject awards, where the first barnstar is the Project barnstar and the additional ones are for the specific task. They are also useful in conjunction with The Teamwork Barnstar.

Barnometer

This is an example of a Barnometer. You can check the coding and then tweak it according to your own needs. Hold your mouse pointer over each barnstar to read each greeting.

Barnometer™
	noob	involved	been around	veteran	seen it all	older than the Cabal itself

External links

• About the origin and history of the barnstar as a Wiki award