diff --git a/.gitlab/issue_templates/InterestGroups_creation.md b/.gitlab/issue_templates/InterestGroups_creation.md
index 42a0ac6f04582aa13373fd2733138d96ba52c97d..5323955fbba562b3ba3cc3c60f5b9526e2395219 100644
--- a/.gitlab/issue_templates/InterestGroups_creation.md
+++ b/.gitlab/issue_templates/InterestGroups_creation.md
@@ -74,6 +74,7 @@ _To be completed by the EMO_
 - [ ] EF Database entry created
 - [ ] Update PMI IG status (set to active)  
 - [ ] Project resources provisioning (e.g. website, repositories, etc.)
+- [ ] Annual review record created
 
 
 ## What's next?
@@ -81,8 +82,6 @@ Upon completion of the proposal phase, the Interest Group moves into the Operati
 
 Interest Groups must produce an annual activity report and pass an annual program review. See you then!
 
-- [ ] Annual review record created
-
 <!-- Quick actions will configure the state of the issue. Leave these. -->
 /label ~"Interest Groups" ~"Trademark Approval Request"
 /assign @scorbett @mdelgado624