diff --git a/.github/lock.yml b/.github/lock.yml
index 6f754b07..a7370394 100644
--- a/.github/lock.yml
+++ b/.github/lock.yml
@@ -3,3 +3,6 @@ daysUntilLock: 90
 lockLabel: locked-due-to-inactivity
 lockComment: false
 setLockReason: true
+exemptLabels:
+  - keep-unlocked
+  - status:awaiting response