diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index d4314bd0..74bee889 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+<!--- 
+IMPORTANT
+This template is mandatory for all Pull Requests.
+Please follow the template to ensure your Pull Request is reviewed.
+-->
+
 <!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above -->
 
 ## Description
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 375b9968..f94a8966 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -33,3 +33,5 @@ Greenlight is built using Ruby on Rails. Many developers already know Rails well
 We invite you to build upon Greenlight and help make it better. See [Contributing to BigBlueButton](http://docs.bigbluebutton.org/support/faq.html#contributing-to-bigbluebutton).
 
 We invite your feedback, questions, and suggests about Greenlight too. Please post them to the [Greenlight mailing list](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/bigbluebutton-greenlight).
+
+To help with organization and consistency, we have implemented a Pull Request template that must be used for all Pull Requests. This template helps ensure that the project maintainers can review all PRs in a timely manner. When creating a Pull Request, please provide as much information as possible.
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