diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/enhancement.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/enhancement.yml
index 816e4a12b1f..dfb4ace9593 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/enhancement.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/enhancement.yml
@@ -6,10 +6,13 @@ body:
   - type: checkboxes
     attributes:
       label: Issue Checklist
+      description: Be sure to complete these steps to increase the chances of your suggestion being considered!
       options:
-        - label: I have properly named the enhancement
-        - label: I have checked the issues/discussions pages to see if the enhancement has been previously suggested
+        - label: I have properly named my enhancement
+        - label: I have checked the Issues/Discussions pages to see if my enhancement has already been suggested
 
   - type: textarea
     attributes:
       label: What is your suggestion, and why should it be implemented?
+    validations:
+      required: true