Role Badges

Badges help identify members' roles within the community and outside of it. We couldn't have this community without you and we'd like to recognize you for your contributions! Role-based badges appear on profile pages and below profile photos in the discussion forums. Read below to find out what each badge means.

 

Student

Student

Students are the sustainability leaders of the future!

School Professional

School Professional

School Professionals are the sustainability leaders on the ground in our schools.

District Professional

District Professional

District Professionals apply sustainable and conservation practices across school districts.

Sc3 Fellow

Sc3 Fellows

Past participants of the Student Conservation Corps & Congress (Sc3) have this badge. Ask them about their Action Plan and what they’re doing in their school!

Non-profit Leaders

Non-Profit representative

We welcome the participation of nonprofit leaders who can share their knowledge and expertise within our community.

GSA Staff

GSA Staff

GSA Staff members are here for you. We are committed to making this world a better place and we couldn't do it without you. Thanks!

Student Intern

GSA Interns

GSA Student Interns are a vital part of our organization.

Everyone Else

Green Groupie

​Everyone that supports school sustainability efforts through passion, education, and volunteerism (parents, community members, non-profit organizers, environmentalists, etc.).

Blogger

Blogger

Bloggers write the stories that are important to community members. Anyone can be a blogger! Learn more.
 


Leadership Commitment Badges

These badges can be found on a school or district group page to signify their level of sustainability commitment. Learn more about Leadership Commitments or view a list of all committed schools here.
 

Leadership Commitment:
Call to Action

This badge signifies schools or districts that made the Call to Action Leadership Commitment before 2018. 

Leadership Commitment:
Sustainability Steward

This badge signifies schools or districts that have made the Sustainability Steward Leadership Commitment.

Leadership Commitment:
Climate Champion

This badge signifies schools or districts that have made the Climate Champion Leadership Commitment.


Action Badges


These badges can be earned by doing specific actions within the community.
 

Earn this badge by writing 1+ blog in the community.

Earn this badge by writing 3+ blogs in the community.

Earn this badge by writing 5+ blogs in the community.

This badge is reserved for those who have contributed to the community by writing 10+ blogs!

Earn this badge by sharing our blogs or resources on social media 3+ times.

Earn this badge by sharing our blogs or resources on social media 10+ times.

Earn this badge by sharing our blogs or resources on social media 25+ times.

The Master Social Butterfly is awarded to those who share content across social media channels 50+ times!

Earn this badge by clicking "LIKE" on any content throughout the community 10+ times.

Earn this badge by clicking "LIKE" on any content throughout the community 25+ times.

Earn this badge by clicking "LIKE" on any content throughout the community 50+ times.

Mr/s. Congeniality is awarded to those friendly folks who have "liked" content throughout the community 100+ times!

Earn this badge by connecting with others in the community and friending 3+ members.

Earn this badge by connecting with others in the community and friending 10+ members.

Earn this badge by connecting with others in the community and friending 15+ members.

This badge is awarded to those who enjoy connecting with others and become friends with 20+ community members!

Earn this badge by contributing to a discussion within a group 3+ times.

Earn this badge by contributing to a discussion within a group 10+ times.

Earn this badge by contributing to a discussion within a group 15+ times.

This badge is awarded to those who are actively engaged and contributing to 20+ group discussions!

Earn this badge by starting a discussion within a group 1+ times.

Earn this badge by starting a discussion within a group 5+ times.

Earn this badge by starting a discussion within a group 15+ times.

This badge is awarded to those who are not shy about asking questions and started 25+ group discussions!

Earn this badge by joining 3+ discussion groups.

Earn this badge by joining 10+ discussion groups.

Earn this badge by joining 15+ discussion groups.

This badge is awarded to those who join the 21 discussion groups to learn about all aspects of sustainability!

Earn this badge by inviting 3+ friends to join the GSA Community.

Earn this badge by inviting 10+ friends to join the GSA Community.

Earn this badge by inviting 15+ friends to join the GSA Community.

Become a super recruiter by inviting 20+ friends to join the GSA Community!


Points Achievement Badges


These achievement badges can be earned by accumulating points for your overall activities within the community.  

For members with 250 - 499 points. You've been busy!

For users with 500 - 999 points. You are doing great work!

For users with 1000 - 2000 points. You are helping build a better community. Thank you!

For users with 2000+ points. You are community royalty!

For consistent users with 2,500 - 4,999 points. You are true advocates for the community and the Earth!

For super members with 5,000 - 9,999 points. You go above and beyond to spread the word about the community and sustainability.

For champion members with over 10,000+ points. You live and breathe sustainability in schools, and help others do the same. We couldn't do this without you!


Activity Point Details


PROFILE

Points    Action
50           Introduce yourself in the Member Forum
25           Reply to posts in the Member Forum
25           Invite a friend and they join the Alliance
10           Update your profile
10           Upload a profile photo
10           Update your status on your profile page
10           Send a friend request
10           Accept a friend request

GROUPS

Points    Action
25           Join a group
100         Create a new group discussion topic
50           Create a group Success Story
25           Reply to a group discussion
10           Invite someone to a join a group
10           Member accepts invitation to join group
10           Upload photo in a group
10           Upload video in a group

BLOGS

Points    Action
250         Write a blog
100         Share a blog using social media buttons
25           Share a blog using “Send as Link”
10           Comment on a blog
5             Like a blog

OVERALL

Points   Action
100        Share content with social media buttons
25          Share content using “Send as Link”
5            Like any content

CALENDAR

Points    Action
50           Create an event