The Top Earners of the Year Badge is awarded annually to the most active earners in our community. This badge recognizes the top 300 badge earners for their achievements and commitment to continuous learning and development. Here, we answer the most frequently asked questions about how to qualify and the criteria used to determine eligibility for this badge.
What is the Top Earners of the Year Badge?
The Top Earners of the Year Badge is awarded in October each year to the 300 earners with the most badges within the current year. This badge is a unique recognition of your commitment to earning badges throughout the year and is a prestigious way to showcase your efforts and accomplishments.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is there a set number of badges I need to earn in 2024 to qualify for this badge?
No, there is no fixed number of badges you must earn to qualify. Instead, the top earners are selected from the top 300 badge earners within the specific year. Qualification is based on your ranking within this group rather than on a predetermined badge count.
To qualify, please ensure that:
- Your profile is set to public.
- You have opted in to be contacted by a member of our team. (You can adjust these settings in your profile under communication preferences.)
2. When can I expect this badge to be issued after qualifying?
The Top Earners of the Year badge is issued every October to qualifying earners. Unlike other badges, it is not awarded upon reaching a specific number of badges. Instead, it is granted once the top 300 badge earners are identified based on the year's badge counts.
3. Is there a cut-off date for qualifying for this badge?
Yes, there is a specific timeframe within which badges must be earned to be considered for this badge. For the 2024 Top Earner badge, the cut-off date was:
From: January 1, 2024
To: October 17, 2024
Badges earned outside this timeframe do not contribute toward your eligibility for that year's badge.
4. How many badges do I need to earn to receive this badge?
There is no specific target number of badges required to qualify. The only requirement is that your badge count ranks within the top 300 for the year. As a result, the actual number of badges needed varies each year based on the activity of all earners.
Important Note: Avoiding Common Misconceptions
Some earners believe that reaching a specific badge count will guarantee eligibility for this badge. However, this is not the case. The Top Earners of the Year badge is awarded based on the top 300 badge earners for the year, meaning that eligibility depends on your ranking relative to others. Therefore, even if you were to earn a significant number of badges in a short period (e.g., 50 badges in the final weeks before the cut-off), this would not guarantee the badge.
By following these guidelines, you can better understand the criteria for the Top Earners of the Year badge and how to maximize your chances of qualifying. If you have further questions or need additional support, feel free to contact our team through the Help Center.