Awards

Awards are given to members by NG Kids staff for specific accomplishments. We're always on the prowl for great shots! Be sure to check back for new awards!

Artsy

Bravo! This creative picture wins the Picasso Award for its artsy technique. Great job!

Cutest

Squeezable shot! You have captured the essence of adorable and receive the Cutest Award. Congratulations!

Editor's Pick

Top notch shot! Our editor chose this picture to receive the coveted Editor's Pick Award. Way to go!

Einstein Award

Brilliant shot! This amazing photo is awarded the Einstein Award for this well-thought out picture and awesome technique!

Featured Online

Nice work! We loved this image so much we used it on our website. We honor you with the Online Award. Congratulations!

Mission Accomplished

Awesome shot! This picture attained the Mission Accomplished Award for catching our eye in the monthly challenge. Congratulations!

My Shot Minute

Great shot! This photo is so cool it appeared in a My Shot Minute video and receives the Film Award!

Published!

Awesome shot! This photo caught our attention and will be featured in an issue of National Geographic KIDS magazine. Congratulations!

Badges

You can earn these badges by simply uploading photos and interacting with other members. Some badges are special, limited editions that can only be earned during a certain time period, so upload often and check back for new badges! (Hint: make sure to tag your photos with descriptive words!)

???

High-five! You've unlocked the ??? badge with your 10th mystery photo!

Ansel Adams

What an artist! Congrats on your 10th black & white masterpiece. We want to see more!

Avatar

Excellent! You've earned the Avatar badge for uploading your picture!

BFF

Friends Forever! You've unlocked the BFF badge for snapping pics with your buds!

Backyard Explorer

Awesome! You have achieved the Backyard Explorer badge for adventuring outdoors and discovering the planet.

Beginner

Congratulations! You have earned this badge just by signing up and joining My Shot! Upload photos to earn more badges!

Big Cats

Roar! You snatched up the Big Cats badge with pics of lions, tigers, and cheetahs, oh my!

Bird Spotter

Look at you, Bird Spotter! Way to keep your eyes peeled for feathered friends!

Bugged Out

Jeepers! You have taken some amazing shots of bugs and have earned the Bugged Out badge.

Close Up

It's time for your Close Up! Way to zoom in on an awesome shot!

Foodie

Yum! You've earned the Foodie badge with some delicious pics!

Founding Member

Awesome! As a founding member of My Shot you have been accorded this badge of honor! Upload new pics to earn more badges!

Great Outdoors

Excellent! You've earned the Great Outdoors badge for uploading 10 awesome nature shots! Keep 'em coming!

Holiday Hoorah

Way to spread the holiday cheer with your 10th holiday photo!

I ♥ Animals

Way to go! You've snagged the I ♥ Animals badge for your 10th creature pic!

I ♥ My Family

Sweet! You have gained the I ♥ My Family badge for uploading heart-warming pics of your family.

In Motion

You're the champion! You've scored the In Motion badge with 10 sporty shots! Don't stop there!

Jibber Jabber

Shout it out! You have garnered the Jibber Jabber badge for commenting more than 10 times!

Jumping Jacks

Jump for joy! You've unlocked the Jumping Jacks badge!

LOL

ROTFL! You've earned the LOL badge with your 10th giggle-worthy pic!

Leaf Peeping

Awesome! You have earned the Leaf Peeping badge for uploading pictures of autumn.

Master Mouth

Over the top! You have racked up the Master Mouth badge for commenting over 200 times on My Shot!

Mona Lisa

Nice! You earn the Mona Lisa badge for uploading amazing shots of yourself.

Mountaineer

Shout it from the mountaintops! You've achieved the Mountaineer badge for peak performance!

Mozart

Encore! You've mastered the Mozart badge with your music pics!

NatGeo125

Way to go! You have earned the special edition NatGeo125 badge for amazing shots honoring National Geographic's 125th anniversary! Keep exploring!

Newbie

Way to go! You have unlocked the Newbie badge for uploading your first photo to My Shot. Add more photos and earn more badges!

Newbie Comment

Positively brilliant! You have earned the Newbie Comment badge for adding your first comment to a photo! Keep going!

Ocean

Two thumbs up! You've earned the Ocean badge for awesome water pics!

Paparazzi Pro

Top notch work! Now that you have uploaded over 100 photos, you have scored the Paparazzi Pro badge!

Patriot

Awesome! You have gained the Patriot badge for uploading pictures of the Fourth of July.

Peeps

Well aren't you the social butterfly! You've unlocked the Peeps badge with your 10th people pic!

Photo Bug

Masterful! You have acquired the Photo Bug badge for uploading more than 10 photos to My Shot! Snap some more photos and keep earning badges!

Photo Elite

Excellent! You have uploaded 200 pictures and are now a Photo Elite badge holder!

Postcard Perfect

Bravo! That's your 10th postcard-worthy pic!

Randomizer

Way to keep us on our toes! You've earned the Randomizer badge with your 10th random photo!

School's Out!

Way to go! You have earned the School's Out badge by great pictures of school.

ShutterBug

Great work! You have snagged the ShutterBug badge for uploading more than 50 of your own photos! Don't stop now!

Social Butterfly

Superior work! Now that you have commented more than 50 times on pictures, you have been accorded the Social Butterfly badge.

Spooky

Ooooo! You've earned the Spooky badge for some eerie pics!

Spring Forward

Fantastic! You have earned the badge for Spring Forward by uploading images that make us think of new beginnings and spring.

Stargazer

Nice! You have earned the Stargazer badge for uploading photos of the night sky!

Stay-Cool Summer

Sweet! You are awarded the Stay-Cool Summer badge for capturing the essence of summer.

Stormchaser

Amazing! All these great pictures of weather allow you to earn the Stormchaser badge.

Super Social

Amazing! You have just earned the Super Social badge for adding more than 100 comments to My Shot photos!

Super-Duper Style

You trendsetter! You have earned the Super-Duper Style badge for uploading pictures of the newest styles.

Sweet Talker

Awesome! You have gained the Sweet Talker badge for adding more than 25 comments on photos!

Treehugger

Way to go, Treehugger! Keep spreading the green!

Urban Outfitter

Marvelous! You've unlocked the Urban Outfitter badge for some super city shots!

Water Day

Great job! You have earned the Water Day badge for uploading photos of fresh water.

Weird & Wacky

Totally awesome! That's your 10th Weird & Wacky photo so far!

WhipperSnapper

Fantastic! Now that you uploaded more than 25 pictures, you have captured the WhipperSnapper badge.

Winter Wonders

Amazing! You have battled the winter elements to capture the Winter Wonders badge.

World Traveler

Woohoo! You've acheived the World Traveler badge with your 10th vacation pic! Where are you off to next?