Wikipedia:Barnstars/General
General Barnstars are awarded for work or contributions that do not fall into a specific Wikipedia category, but instead that describe changes along a specific theme.
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{{subst:The Original Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The 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. This barnstar was introduced by Martin Harper on December 19 2003 and later modified by Silsor on February 17 2004. |
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{{subst:The Changer's Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The Changer's Barnstar
The Changer's Barnstar is awarded to individuals who display particularly fine decisions in general changing. This is occasionally known as the Deletionists' Barnstar. Sometimes, expert text removal is the most effective changing. |
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{{subst:The Working Man's Barnstar|message ~~~~|gender}} | The Working Man's Barnstar
The Working Man's Barnstar may be awarded to those who work tirelessly and endlessly on the more laborious or repetitive of Wikipedia tasks. This barnstar 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 use the award's default state of Man's. |
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{{subst:The Minor Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The Minor Barnstar
Small changes are often-overlooked, but essential, contributions to the Wikipedia. The Minor Barnstar is awarded for making small changes of the utmost quality. This barnstar was introduced by Spencer195 on July 13, 2004. The design was slightly modified by MattTM. |
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{{subst:The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The 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. This barnstar was introduced by TheCustomOfLife on August 2, 2004. |
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{{subst:The Admin's Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The 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. |
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{{subst:The Rollbacker's Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The Rollbacker's Barnstar
The Rollbacker's Barnstar may be awarded to rollbackers who tirelessly rollback vandalism edits, or just to show a rollbacker that their work is appreciated. Barnstar image made by Asteralee on November 8, 2024 and introduced on November 9, 2024, making this barnstar the youngest. |
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{{subst:The Barnstar of Diligence|message ~~~~}} | The Barnstar of Diligence
The Barnstar of Diligence may be awarded in recognition of a combination of extraordinary scrutiny, precision and community service. This barnstar was introduced by Pedant on August 13, 2004. The design was touched up by Wapcaplet at the request of Neutrality. |
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{{subst:The Surreal Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The 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. This barnstar was introduced by Merovingian on August 14, 2004. |
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{{subst:The Tireless Contributor Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The 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. This barnstar was introduced by Trainspotter on October 26 2004. |
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{{subst:The Photographer's Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The Photographer's Barnstar
The Photographer's Barnstar is awarded to those individuals who tirelessly improve the Wikipedia with their photographic skills and contributions. This barnstar was introduced by Grunt on November 27 2004. |
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{{subst:The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
The Defender of the Wiki may be awarded to those who have defended the integrity of Wikipedia. It was created after the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, when a fraudulent charity tried to take advantage of the widespread media. |
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{{subst:The Barnstar of Good Humor|message ~~~~}} | The 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 make the Wikipedia a generally better place to be. This award was introduced on February 28 2005, and was designed by Deathphoenix and Redux. |
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{{subst:The Barnstar of Good Humor|message ~~~~|alt}} | The Barnstar of Good Humour
The Barnstar of Good Humour is an alternative British edition of the above barnstar, because we cannot possibly sleep when given that one. This award was introduced on December 3 2010 by Mr. Berty (seasons greetings!) talk/stalk. |
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{{subst:The Friendly Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The Friendly Barnstar is an alternative British edition of the above barnstar, because we cannot possibly sleep when given that one.
This award was introduced on September 26 2012 by Receptie123 talk/stalk. |
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{{subst:The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar (formerly the The RickK 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. This award was introduced on February 27, 2005 by brian0918, and was designed by Deathphoenix. This award was renamed on July 24, 2005 in appreciation of the efforts of former Wikipedian RickK in fighting vandalism. |
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{{subst:The Resilient Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The Resilient Barnstar
The Resilient Barnstar may be given to any user 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. |
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{{subst:The Rosetta Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The Rosetta Barnstar
The Rosetta Barnstar may be given to any user who exhibits outstanding translation efforts on Wikipedia. This award was introduced on June 1, 2005 by Harðor, and was designed by David Levy. |
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{{subst:The da Vinci Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The 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, admin or sysop work, 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. This award was suggested by EWS23 and Covington; it was designed by The Man in Question and was introduced on 6 March, 2006. |
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{{subst:The Commons Ambassador Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The Commons Ambassador Barnstar
The Commons Ambassador Barnstar is awarded to users who make exceptional contributions to the synergistic relationship of Wikipedia with Wikimedia Commons. For instance, searching through Commons to find suitable pictures to add to Wikipedia. Or finding free-use images on Wikipedia and moving them to Commons. This award was suggested by Johntex; it was designed by Smomo and was introduced on 6 March, 2007. |
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{{subst:The Copyeditor's Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The Copyeditor's Barnstar
The Copyeditor's Barnstar is awarded for excellence in Copyediting.
This award was suggested by Trusilver; it was designed by Kathryn NicDhàna with input from members of the League of Copyeditors. It was introduced on March 8, 2007. |
 
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The Half Barnstar
The Half Barnstar is awarded for excellence in Cooperation, especially for productive changing 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 September 2006 by User:Radiant!, but not actually handed out until April 2007. |
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{{subst:The Special Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The 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. This barnstar was introduced by Rhanyeia on 14 May 2007 and it's co-created with Suvi Ylioja. |
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{{subst:What a Brilliant Idea Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The "What a Brilliant Idea!" Barnstar
This 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. |
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{{subst:Barnstarofpeace|message ~~~~}} | The Barnstar of Peace
For peacefully resolving conflicts on Wikipedia. Introduced by Defender 911, image design by Hersfold. |
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{{subst:InvisibleBarnstar|message ~~~~}} | The Invisible Barnstar
The Invisible Barnstar is to be awarded to users who make significant and helpful contributions to the project, but keep to the background without seeking recognition or reward for their work. Designed and introduced by Hersfold. |
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{{subst:The_Socratic_Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The Socratic Barnstar
The Socratic Barnstar is awarded to those users who are extremely skilled and eloquent in their arguments. Designed and introduced by Martinphi. |
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{{subst:The_Real_Life_Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The Real Life Barnstar
The Real Life Barnstar is awarded to uses who make changes both online and offline, by organizing wiki-related real-life events. Designed and introduced by TexasDex. |
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{{subst:The Teamwork Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The Teamwork Barnstar
The Teamwork Barnstar may be awarded when several editors work together to improve an article. Introduced in November 2008 by JaGa. |
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{{subst:The Helping Hand Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | 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. |
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{{subst:The Citation Barnstar|message ~~~~}} | The Citation Barnstar
The Citation Barnstar is awarded to users who provide references and in-line citations to previously unsourced articles. Introduced in March, 2008 by J.delanoy. |
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{{subst:The Categorisation Barnstar|message ~~~~|American English?}} | The Categorisation Barnstar
The Categorisation Barnstar is to be awarded to users who spend a lot of time editing our category structure, helping it to grow, or who spend time categorising articles to help our readers. This banstar can now use American English. By typing yes in the American English place, the barnstar will use the American English word "Categorization" instead of "Categorisation". Suggested by Iuio on April 16, 2007 and introduced by Hiding T on April 12, 2008. Redesigned by Rectilinium in April 2009. |
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{{subst:Golden Wiki Award|message ~~~~}} | Golden Wiki Award
This award should be given to editors that did many constructive things for Wikipedia. |