diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/icon_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/icon_request.md
index 421c5b7e9..d67b7da8d 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/icon_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/icon_request.md
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 ---
 name: ➕ Icon Request
 about: Request an icon for the team to add
+labels: Icon Request :pencil2:
 
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