diff --git a/backend/src/events/messageReactionAdd.ts b/backend/src/events/messageReactionAdd.ts
index 95b2c6f..44faf31 100644
--- a/backend/src/events/messageReactionAdd.ts
+++ b/backend/src/events/messageReactionAdd.ts
@@ -96,6 +96,9 @@ export function registerMessageReactionAddHandler(client: Client): void {
             `📊 New :dojo: reaction: ${user.tag} (${reactorRole}) -> message by ${message.author?.tag} (${messageAuthorId})`
           );
 
+          // React with sparkles to confirm the reaction was recorded
+          await message.react('✨');
+
           // Check if this reaction triggers a promotion
           const promotionResult = await checkPromotion(guild, messageAuthorId);