YouTube Creator Recognition Program

This program formally acknowledges the achievements and popularity of channels on the YouTube platform, offering physical trophies as symbols of recognition for subscriber milestones. These awards, commonly known as "Plaques" or "Buttons," are presented to creators who meet specific subscriber count thresholds and adhere to the platform's community guidelines and terms of service.

Tiered Levels of Achievement

• Silver: Conferred upon channels reaching 100,000 subscribers. This award is traditionally a silver-plated play button encased in a flat, rectangular presentation plaque.
• Gold: Awarded to channels that achieve 1,000,000 subscribers. The gold plaque features a gold-plated play button embedded within a similar rectangular frame as the Silver award.
• Diamond: Presented to channels exceeding 10,000,000 subscribers. The design of the diamond level has varied over time, typically incorporating a large play button symbol featuring a diamond-like crystal or a more stylized, modern design.
• Custom Awards (Ruby, Red Diamond, etc.): At higher subscriber counts (50 million, 100 million+), channels may receive specially designed awards reflecting their extraordinary achievement. These are often personalized and unique, departing from the standard play button motif.

Eligibility Requirements and Conditions

To be eligible for an award, channels must maintain good standing within the platform's community guidelines and terms of service. This includes adherence to copyright policies, avoiding hate speech, and refraining from engaging in other prohibited activities. Channels terminated or otherwise penalized are ineligible to receive or retain awards.

Award Redemption and Delivery

Upon reaching a milestone, eligible channels receive a notification and are provided with a unique code to redeem their award through a designated online portal. Creators are typically responsible for covering shipping and any applicable import duties or taxes. Delivery timelines may vary depending on location and manufacturing capacity.

Significance and Impact

These awards serve as both a tangible symbol of achievement for creators and a valuable marketing tool. They demonstrate the channel's success and popularity to potential viewers and sponsors. The recognition can contribute to increased visibility, credibility, and growth within the platform's ecosystem.