Wikipedia:Barnstars

This page in a nutshell: A barnstar is an award intended to show appreciation for an editor or for their contributions to Wikipedia, given by their fellow editors.

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On Wikipedia, the barnstar is an award intended to show appreciation for an editor or for their contributions to Wikipedia, given by their fellow editors.

Some Wiki-based communities give their users an award called a "barnstar" as a continuation of the "barn raising" metaphor and the historic usage of barnstars, using a star anchor to represent the concept of the shared work experience. The concept of the barnstar as a Wiki award was created by SunirShah on MeatballWiki.^[1]^[2] Web designers were invited to incorporate a similar barn star design into their project as Easter eggs.^[3]

Wiki barnstars were introduced to Wikipedia in December 2003 by MartinHarper;^[4] since then, the concept has become ingrained in Wikipedia culture. These awards are also part of the Kindness Campaign and are meant to promote civility and WikiLove. They are meant as a form of warm fuzzy: they are free to give and are intended to bring joy to the recipient.

Please remember that there are also other ways of showing simple appreciation to someone, such as a comment on the user's talk page, a "thank" notification from an article's history page, as well as alternative awards displayed in Personal user awards.

How to give a barnstar

To award someone a barnstar, just place it on their talk page, and explain why it was given. If you are sure the barnstar is appropriate, don't be shy!

You can use the following text (in wiki markup):

The barnstarname parameter should be replaced with the name of the barnstar you want to give.

The message parameter should be replaced with the message you want to accompany the barnstar.

The 2 parameter, when set to the value alt (2=alt), makes the barnstar appear as a Barnstar 2.0. If the parameter is omitted, the barnstar will appear as a Barnstar 1.0.

See the Barnstars section for examples of barnstars.

Adding a barnstar to this list

If you don't feel any of these barnstar awards covers the topics you are concerned with, you can always design your own (using these as examples, if you like).

If you have any questions concerning barnstars, or would like a barnstar to be added to this list, please see WikiProject Wikipedia Awards - a group of volunteers who help guide these pages.

Barnstars are listed in chronological order, that is, in the order in which they were introduced to the English Wikipedia. Any new barnstars should be added to the bottom of the appropriate section. Note: Barnstars added without consensus may be removed.

Barnstars

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

When awarding a barnstar, please remember to provide relevant text as to why you are awarding it.

General barnstars

These are barnstars which are not for any specific contribution or task. (For barnstars for specific types of contributions, see #Specific editing contributions, below.)

Image		What to type	Title and description
Barnstar 1.0	Barnstar 2.0 or alternate version	What to type	Title and description
The Original Barnstar	The Original Barnstar	`{{subst:The Original Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~}}` `{{subst:The Original Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~\|2=alt}}`	Original BarnstarThe Original Barnstar The Original 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 MartinHarper on December 19, 2003, and later modified by Silsor on February 17, 2004.
	The Editor's Barnstar	`{{subst:The Editor's Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~}}` `{{subst:The Editor's Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~\|2=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.
	The Working Man's Barnstar	`{{subst:The Working Wikipedian's Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~\|2=gender}}` `{{subst:The Working Wikipedian's Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~\|2=gender\|3=alt}}`	Working Wikipedian's BarnstarThe 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 "Working man's", 'w' for "Working Woman's", 'n' for "Hard worker's" and 'wiki' 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, use the default "Wikipedian's". Introduced by Blankfaze on July 6, 2004.
Minor Barnstar	Minor Barnstar	`{{subst:The Minor Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~}}` `{{subst:The Minor Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~\|2=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.
Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar	Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar	`{{subst:The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~}}` `{{subst:The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~\|2=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.
Barnstar of Diligence	Barnstar of Diligence	`{{subst:The Barnstar of Diligence\|1=message ~~~~}}` `{{subst:The Barnstar of Diligence\|1=message ~~~~\|2=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.
Surreal Barnstar	Surreal Barnstar	`{{subst:The Surreal Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~}}` `{{subst:The Surreal Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~\|2=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.
Tireless Contributor Barnstar	Tireless Contributor Barnstar	`{{subst:The Tireless Contributor Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~}}` `{{subst:The Tireless Contributor Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~\|2=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.
The Barnstar of Good Humor	The Barnstar of Good Humor	`{{subst:The Barnstar of Good Humor\|1=message ~~~~}}` `{{subst:The Barnstar of Good Humor\|1=message ~~~~\|2=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 by Sango123 on April 26, 2005.
		`{{subst:The Left Half of the Half Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~}}` `{{subst:The Right Half of the Half Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~}}` `{{subst:The Left Half of the Half Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~\|2=alt}}` `{{subst:The Right Half of the Half Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~\|2=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.
The Special Barnstar	The Special Barnstar	`{{subst:The Special Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~}}` `{{subst:The Special Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~\|2=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 that would feel appropriate. Introduced by Rhanyeia on May 14, 2007. Co-created with Suvi Ylioja.
The "What a Brilliant Idea!" Barnstar	The "What a Brilliant Idea!" Barnstar	`{{subst:What a Brilliant Idea Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~}}` `{{subst:What a Brilliant Idea Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~\|2=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.
The Peace Barnstar	The Peace Barnstar	`{{subst:Diplomacy Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~}}` `{{subst:Diplomacy Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~\|2=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.
The Invisible Barnstar	The Invisible Barnstar	`{{subst:Invisible Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~}}` `{{subst:Invisible Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~\|2=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.
The Civility Barnstar	The Civility Barnstar	`{{subst:Civility Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~}}` `{{subst:Civility Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~\|2=alt}}`	Civility BarnstarThe 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.
Wikipedia Motivation Award	Wikipedia Motivation Award	`{{subst:Motivation Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~}}` `{{subst:Motivation Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~\|2=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.
The Socratic barnstar	The Socratic barnstar	`{{subst:Socratic Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~}}` `{{subst:Socratic Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~\|2=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.
The Content Creativity Barnstar	The Content Creativity Barnstar	`{{subst:The Content Creativity Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~}}` `{{subst:The Content Creativity Barnstar\|1=message ~~~~\|2=alt}}`	Content Creativity BarnstarThe Content Creativity Barnstar The Content Creativity Barnstar is given to Wikipedians in recognition of their work in content submission. Intr

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