diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 8590275a7..213b73e70 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -4,15 +4,14 @@ v    Before smashing the submit button please review the checkboxes.
 v    If a checkbox is n/a - please still include it but + a little note why
 ☺ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >  -->
 
-Closes: #XXX
-
 ## Description
 
+
 <!-- Add a description of the changes that this PR introduces and the files that
 are the most critical to review.
 -->
 
-
+Closes: #XXX
 ______
 
 For contributor use:
@@ -22,3 +21,4 @@ For contributor use:
 - [ ] Linked to Github issue with discussion and accepted design OR link to spec that describes this work.
 - [ ] Updated relevant documentation (`docs/`) and code comments
 - [ ] Re-reviewed `Files changed` in the Github PR explorer
+- [ ] Applied Appropriate Labels