David Shankbone has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian,
and therefore, I've officially declared today as David's day!
For being such a beautiful person and great Wikipedian,
enjoy being the Star of the day, dear David!

Love,
Phaedriel
06:09, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

A record of your Day will always be kept here.
This little gift was kindly suggested by Wizardman!

Wikipedia Awards
The Commons Ambassador Barnstar
The Commons Ambassador Barnstar
Running Man's Barnstar
Running Man's Barnstar
For your interviews, and all your other amazing contributions to Wikimedia. Superm401 - Talk 20:57, 18 November 2007 (UTC) I, The Fat Man Who Never Came Back, award you this Barnstar for the abundance of killer photographs you donate to the project with tireless zeal. Your images are an incalculable benefit to so many articles. The Fat Man salutes you! 03:34, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

The Commons Ambassador Barnstar
The Commons Ambassador Barnstar
Running Man's Barnstar
Running Man's Barnstar
I, IvoShandor bestow upon thee, David the Shankbone of New York, this Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar for none other than, random acts of kindness toward one frustrated editor (me-ith), words that helped reshape my decision about said subject. Thanks man. IvoShandor 09:51, 24 August 2007 (UTC) I appreciate your dedication to the project in bringing the matter of THF to the attention of other editors. I had no idea what was going on. The more people who know, the better. KP Botany 05:21, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
The Commons Ambassador Barnstar
The Commons Ambassador Barnstar
Running Man's Barnstar
Running Man's Barnstar
For all the fantastic pics you've uploaded to Commons, I Quadzilla99, award you this Commons ambassador barnstar. Keep up the great work! Quadzilla99 06:39, 8 May 2007 (UTC) Your contributions have significantly improved the quality of many articles! Cheers to you to ending quite a few image wars over fuzzy free images and copyrighted images! Erik (talkcontribreview) - 16:54, 2 May 2007 (UTC)
Random acts of kindness barnstar
Smiley
Way to "keep your eye on the ball" through waves of distraction… your work has improved the quality of both the encyclopedia and the community that surrounds it. -Pete 21:56, 20 April 2007 (UTC) I, Chrislk02, award you this hero of the wiki, an award which I only give to those whom truly exhibit heroic characteristics in there devotion to this project. Your hard work to this project should never go unnoticed, and your requests for assistance should never be unheeded. Your photographic contributions are priceless and I hope you continue to edit here for times to come. Thanks again for your hard work! -6 August, 2007
Random acts of kindness barnstar
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For the tireless improvement of Wikipedia articles through the subjugation of light. Mel Etitis (Μελ Ετητης) 15:43, 28 January 2007 (UTC)
Seconded KP Botany 18:17, 28 January 2007 (UTC)
I award David Shankbone the Commons Ambassador Barnstar for his truly exceptional efforts in creating freely licensed photographs of professional quality, and modelling the DIY spirit for Wikimedians on multiple projects. Jkelly 17:11, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
I second this barnstar. Brilliant work, David. coelacan — 01:59, 25 March 2007 (UTC)
Random acts of kindness barnstar
Smiley
For your selfless contributions to Wikipedia, which have improved the visual content of so many articles. On behalf of the Wikipedia community, you have my gratitude. Jeffpw 06:12, 2 March 2007 (UTC) Thanks for so improving Wikipedia. And thanks for those great photographs of Daniel Rodriguez. But I especially thank you for the gift of your friendship. It means a great deal to me.Jeffpw 22:23, 7 April 2007
Wall of Honor

Publish it. Write it. Sing it. Swing to it. Yodel it. Thanks for your contributions to free culture!
Thanks for reverting vandalism to my page! Much appreciated :)
David Shankbone (10:04 May 8, 2007)