diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 1dee3de6000f..a45f8c9bf6e9 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -10,5 +10,5 @@ Does this need an update to the documentation?
 
 If your answer is yes to any of these, please make sure to include it in your PR.
 
-Please tag your pull request with at least one of the following:
+For maintainers only: Please tag your pull request with at least one of the following:
 `["cleanup", "BREAKING CHANGE", "feature request", "bug", "documentation", "maintenance", "dependencies", "other"]`