They are! World Pulse awards our most active members with special badges to recognize their growing leadership in the community.

When you share stories on World Pulse, you have the opportunity to earn Storytelling badges that display on your World Pulse profile.

When you share 10 stories, you will be awarded the Vocal Contributor Badge.  This means you'll be:

• Invited to apply for advanced badges like Digital Ambassador after one year on World Pulse

• Given access to digital storytelling training modules

• Eligible for the World Pulse Spirit Awards

If World Pulse editors highlight your story on World Pulse communications channels, such as social media or in a community digest, you will be awarded a Storyteller Badge. Storytellers will then be:

• Invited to exclusive calls and training events

• Featured on the World Pulse website and social media

• Eligible for the World Pulse Spirit Awards

If your story is selected for a World Pulse Story Award, you will receive a Featured Storyteller Badge on your profile and gain greater recognition, visibility, and opportunity to realize your dreams. You will receive:

• $100 US honorarium.

• Publication to Story Awards

• Professional editing support

• Eligible to be matched with a mentor

• Featured on the World Pulse website and social media

• Eligible for the World Pulse Spirit Awards