diff --git a/files/helpers/awards.py b/files/helpers/awards.py
index e07f8a1d3..1ec9ff65a 100644
--- a/files/helpers/awards.py
+++ b/files/helpers/awards.py
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ def award_timers(v, bot=False):
 		v.owoify = None
 		notify_if_not_bot("Your owoify status has expired!")
 		dirty = True
-	if v.marsify and v.marsify < now:
+	if v.marsify and v.marsify != 1 and v.marsify < now:
 		v.marsify = None
 		if SITE_NAME != 'rDrama': notify_if_not_bot("Your marsify status has expired!")
 		dirty = True