This badge is awarded to entrant pages and projects that are of the absolute highest quality. Badges are awarded by our editorial team and represent a great achievement for all entrants.

Excellence Award

Draft Selection
Similar to sports leagues, our judges are constantly picking and trading talented artists. The very best entrants will be nominated for Draft Selection. This is a top honour and represents a very high achievement at The Rookies.

Rank A
You have ranked in the highest percentile of all students for 2018. The judges were confident that you are ready for the challenges of a professional production environment. You have displayed exceptional creative and technical skills in your chosen field and have a well presented and impressive portfolio.

Rank B
You have ranked very high in comparison to all students for 2018. The judges feel you have some very high quality projects and show a lot of potential. You have displayed strong creative and technical skills in your chosen field and have a well presented and impressive portfolio.

Rank C
You have ranked well in comparison to all students that submitted for 2018. The judges feel you have displayed some good quality work and have potential. You have displayed a good understanding of your creative field and with a little more time you will have the makings of a very impressive portfolio

Rank D
You have ranked in a lower student grouping when compared to all students for 2018. The judges feel your skills are not quite perfected yet. However you have shown some good knowledge and you are definitely on the right track after completing a few more projects and fine tuning your creative and technical skills.

Rank E
You have ranked in a low student grouping when compared to all students for 2018. The judges feel your skills are lacking and there is still a lot of training required. Receiving this grade can also indicate that your entry was incomplete, incorrectly submitted, or missing projects. Either way, keep pushing yourself as it only takes a little time to get up the ranks.

Rookie of the Year
For those entrants who were selected as a Winner, Runner Up, Finalist, Draft, or People’s Choice. You can download high resolution badges in this kit to share on your website, LinkedIn profile, and in your portfolio.
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Film of the Year
For those entrants who were selected as a Winner, Runner Up, Finalist or People’s Choice. You can download high resolution badges in this kit to share on your website, LinkedIn profile, and in your portfolio.
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Game of the Year
For those entrants who were selected as a Winner, Runner Up, Finalist or People’s Choice. You can download high resolution badges in this kit to share on your website, LinkedIn profile, and in your portfolio.
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