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 <a href="http://publiclab.org/wiki/barnraising">Public Lab Barnraising</a>.
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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
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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
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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
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<h3>Cinematography Barnstar</h3>
This barnstar celebrates the craft of video narratives for explaining complex ideas such as teaching people how to make or use tools, launching a Kickstarter campaign, or telling a story of a research inquiry. This barnstar has been awarded to Chris Fastie, Jeffrey Warren and Mathew Lippincot.</a> Total awarded = 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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<h3>Dolla Dolla Bills Barnstar</h3>
This barnstar honors those who raised enough funds to fully cover the travel and food expenses for all the 2013 Barnraisers. It has been awarded to <a href="http://publiclab.org/profile/shannon">Shannon</a>, <a href="http://publiclab.org/profile/becki">Becki</a>, and <a href="http://publiclab.org/profile/liz">Liz</a> by <a href="http://publiclab.org/profile/btbonval">Bryan</a> on October 5, 2013.
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<h3>MudStar</h3>
This barnstar is dedicated to those who have driven a Public Lab vehicle where no rental car should ever have gone or will ever be allowed to go in the future. It has been awarded to <a href="/profile/mathew">Mathew</a> by <a href="http://publiclab.org/profile/liz">Liz</a>, <a href="http://publiclab.org/profile/shannon">Shannon</a>, and <a href="http://publiclab.org/profile/becki">Becki</a>.  
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<h3>DRINK ALL THE GALLONS BARNSTAR</h3>
This barnstar honors those who bravely decided to buy 3 gallons of Daiquiri. It has been awarded to nobody by <a href="http://publiclab.org/profile/btbonval">Bryan</a> on October 6, 2013, because nobody drank all the gallons.
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<h3>Octocat Barnstar</h3>
This barnstar honors those who use GitHub to file issues, comment on issues, or contribute code. It has been awarded to <a href="http://publiclab.org/profile/warren">Jeff</a>, <a href="http://publiclab.org/profile/liz">Liz</a>, <a href="http://publiclab.org/profile/btbonval">Bryan</a>, <a href="http://publiclab.org/profile/cfastie">Chris</a>, and <a href="http://publiclab.org/profile/jbreen">Jessi</a> by <a href="http://publiclab.org/profile/btbonval">Bryan</a> on October 8, 2013.
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<h3>Hurricane Barnstar</h3>
This barnstar honors those who were flexible throughout the looming hurricane that never came to be.  It has been awarded to all attendees of the Barnraising 2013 on October 6, 2013.
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<h3>Empirical Barnstar</h3>
The Empirical Barnstar honors those who employ rigorous real world observations to create and improve Public Lab tools and procedures. It was awarded by [Jeff Warren](/profile/warren) to [Chris Fastie](/profile/cfastie) and [Brendan Duffy](/profile/geobduffy) on Oct 10, 2013.
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<h3>Watchdog Barnstar</h3>
The Watchdog Barnstar honors those who successfully use open source tools to monitor and report industry pollution, and share what they have done so others may do the same. It was awarded by [Jeff Warren](/profile/warren) to [Scott Eustis](/profile/eutastic) and [Karen Vale](/profile/karenv) on Oct 10, 2013.
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If you have received a barnstar, you can post a banner to your user page by pasting the following code on your profile page (does not work in Internet Explorer):
`<a rel="tooltip" title="This classic barnstar is awarded to people who exemplify the spirit of open research,`
`as well as to all who attend a Public Lab Barnraising." href="/sites/default/files/TheBarnstar.png">`
`<img src="/sites/default/files/TheBarnstar.png" width="80" /></a>`  

It will look like this:  

<a rel="tooltip" title="This classic barnstar is awarded to people who exemplify the spirit of open research, as well as to all who attend a Public Lab Barnraising." href="/sites/default/files/TheBarnstar.png"><img src="/sites/default/files/TheBarnstar.png" width="80" /></a>

The following code works better in Internet Explorer:
`<p align="right"><a title="This classic barnstar is awarded to people who exemplify the spirit of open research,`
`as well as to all who attend a Public Lab Barnraising."  href="/sites/default/files/TheBarnstar.png">`
`<img src="/system/images/photos/000/001/787/thumb/TheBarnstar_300.jpg" width="80" /></a></p>`  

It looks like this:  

<p align="right"><a title="This classic barnstar is awarded to people who exemplify the spirit of open research, as well as to all who attend a Public Lab Barnraising."  href="/sites/default/files/TheBarnstar.png"><img src="/system/images/photos/000/001/787/thumb/TheBarnstar_300.jpg" width="80" /></a></p>  

# Barnstar Template
[![thebarnstar.png](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/001/747/thumb/thebarnstar.png)](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/001/747/original/thebarnstar.png)

Use this large PNG as a template for creating new barnstars! It has a transparent background and it wants to be adorned with only the finest accessories. Click the star, then right click the image and save as to download it locally.