Barnstar [Enter a reason why this user deserves it!] Awarded by [ENTER USERNAME]

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Main article: Barnstars

Do you know someone who deserves a barnstar for high-quality contributions to our community? Add this template to their page and then announce it in the forums (so we can all congratulate them).

Parameters:

• Type of barnstar: (aka "type") Pick between our existing types of barnstars. Currently, we have "General, "Outstanding Organizer," "Wonderful Writer," and "Caring Community Member." If you make a typo, it will use the general type.
  • You can learn more about barnstar types in Barnstars.
• Reason they deserve it: (aka "reason") Write a few sentences or a paragraph about the awesome things the user has done.
• Your name: (aka "name") Add your name. You can include a link to your username. For example, [[User:MissLunaRose|Luna Rose]] creates Luna Rose.
• Date: (aka "date") When you awarded the barnstar (i.e., today)
• URL forum post: (aka "forum") Make a forum post announcing you've awarded the barnstar (so people can congratulate the recipient). Then add the forum post URL here so people can find it easily.

Here are fake example barnstars awarded to fictional characters:

Wonderful Writer Barnstar Claire has gone above and beyond adding quality articles to our wiki. Her work is helpful, detailed, and well-researched. Thank you, Claire! Awarded by Luna Rose on July 27, 2025 (see discussion)

Outstanding Organizer Barnstar Valerie's hard work with article categories, links, and navigation templates makes it easier for people to find the info they need. Her ability to create order from chaos is remarkable and we are lucky to have her. Awarded by Luna Rose on July 27, 2025 (see discussion)

Caring Community Member Barnstar Adam has made many new users feel welcome, encouraging contributions and offering gentle constructive feedback so people understand our norms. He has also shared great advice and grown community spirit through our forums. His positive attitude is exactly what this wiki needs. Awarded by Luna Rose on July 27, 2025 (see discussion)

More info

This is imported from the Autism Living Wiki.

You may copy this template to other wikis. Then even more people can enjoy it! This template uses {{Notice box}}, so you'll need that template too.

Recognize a great user (see "Wiki barnstars" page)

Template parameters[Edit template data]

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Type of barnstar	type	Specify the type of barnstar you'd like to award (See "Wiki barnstars" page for more info) Suggested values General Outstanding Organizer Wonderful Writer Caring Community Member	Unknown	suggested
Reason	reason	Describe why this award is deserved in a paragraph Example Jane has gone above and beyond creating well-researched articles.	Unknown	required
Your name	name	So it's clear who awarded the barnstar Example [[User:MissLunaRose|Luna Rose]]	Unknown	required
Date	date	Today's date Example December 24, 2025	Unknown	suggested
URL of forum post about this	forum	We encourage you to announce the barnstar in the forums! Then paste the URL here Example https://autism-living.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000743379	Unknown	suggested