Barnstars were introduced to express appreciation for the many unique contributions made by individuals throughout the Public Laboratory community. They are a kind of "warm fuzzy" and can be used to convey sentiments ranging from profound respect to humor. **Any existing barnstars -- or new ones that you customize -- can be spontaneously awarded to anyone by anyone.** You award a barnstar by listing their name on this page next to the appropriate barnstar, the date you awarded it, and adding +1 to the tally. Notice of new barnstars will be publicized weekly in the newsletter. 

Barnstars awarded to date: 
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<h3>The Barnstar</h3> 
This classic barnstar is inspired by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Barnstars">Wikipedia Barnstars</a> and is awarded to people who exemplify the spirit of open research, as well as to all who attend a [Public Lab barnraising](http://publiclab.org/wiki/barnraising).</td>
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<h3>Grassroots Mapping Forum Barnstar</h3>
This barnstar is awarded to all who have contributed to an issue of the <a href="http://publiclaboratory.org/forum">Grassroots Mapping Forum</a>.  Total awarded = 0</tr>

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<h3>Photo Documentation Barnstar</h3>
This barnstar is awarded to all who have contributed noteworthy photographic documentation of projects and events</a>. Total awarded = 0</tr>

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<h3>Video Documentation Barnstar</h3>
This barnstar is awarded to all who have contributed noteworthy video documentation of projects and events</a>. Total awarded = 0</tr>

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<h3>Feeding the Barnraisers</h3>
This barnstar honors those who worked smartly and tirelessly to feed the mass of hungry barnraisers during a Public Lab <a href="http://publiclaboratory.org/wiki/barnraising">barnraising</a>. This is also the first barnstar ever awarded, to <a href="http://publiclaboratory.org/people/hudonnoodles">Jen Hudon</a> by <a href="http://publiclaboratory.org/people/liz">Liz Barry</a> on November 3, 2012.  Total awarded = 1</tr>

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<h3>Earthquake Bolt Barnstar</h3>
This barnstar honors those who initiated the use of Barnstars on the Public Lab Wiki. It has been awarded to <a href="http://publiclaboratory.org/people/liz">Liz Barry</a> by <a href="http://publiclaboratory.org/people/mathew">Mathew Lippincott</a> on November 3, 2012, for shaking up Public Lab with Barnstars. Total awarded = 1</tr>

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<h3>Excessive Enthusiasm</h3>
This barnstar honors those who display never-ending quantities of enthusiasm. It has been awarded to <a href="http://publiclaboratory.org/people/donblair">Don Blair</a> by <a href="http://publiclaboratory.org/people/liz">Liz</a> on November 3, 2012, for demonstrating this face. Total awarded = 1</tr>

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<h3>SysAdmin Barnstar</h3>
This barnstar honors those who keep the Public Lab servers going through natural disasters, enemy attacks, slashdotting, and people tripping over cables. It has been awarded to <a href="http://publiclaboratory.org/people/nemo">Dogi</a> by <a href="http://publiclaboratory.org/people/liz">Liz</a> on November 3, 2012. Total awarded = 1</tr>

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<h3>Board Meeting Barnstar</h3>
This barnstar honors those who survive and thrive on Board Meetings and other administrative actions. It has been awarded to <a href="http://publiclaboratory.org/people/shannon">Shannon</a> by <a href="http://publiclaboratory.org/people/liz">Liz</a> on January 26, 2013. Total awarded = 1</tr>

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All barnstars are linked below, including original .AI and .PNG files of The Barnstar. When you create a custom barnstar, please attach it to this page, and link to its location on the public lab server when adding it to the table on this page. 

If you have received a barnstar, you can post a banner to your user page by pasting the following code in your "bio:"
<script src="https://gist.github.com/4025862.js?file=Public Lab Barnstar banner"></script>