Only students who have a validated online Student Reading Record (SRR) by the Challenge closing date will be eligible for a certificate.
Rule 10 in the PRC Rules outlines which certificate or medals a student will be eligible for. The table below outlines what type a certificate a student will be eligible based on the number of years they have completed the Challenge:
| Year of completing PRC | Award received |
| First year | Challenge completion certificate |
| Second year | Challenge completion certificate |
| Third year | Challenge completion certificate |
| Fourth year | Gold certificate |
| Fifth year | Challenge completion certificate |
| Sixth year | Challenge completion certificate |
| Seventh year | Platinum certificate |
| Eight year | Challenge completion certificate |
| Ninth year | Challenge completion certificate |
| Tenth year | Challenge completion certificate |
| Every year from Year 3 to Year 9 (inclusive). Therefore only Year 9 students are eligible, along with year 10 students in 2022 (please see rules on PRC site) | Medal |