Rookie Awards 2025
Welcome to the 15th Annual Rookie Awards, the global stage for emerging talent in creative industries. Showcase your skills, gain industry recognition, and connect with leading studios. Whether you’re a student, self-taught artist, or hobbyist, this is your opportunity to stand out, win exclusive prizes, and take the first step towards your dream career.
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Winners
Rookie of the Year | Architectural Visualisation
On behalf of the sponsors and judges, The Rookies would like to congratulate the following category winners.
Winner: Eduardo Santana Hernández
In architectural visualization, I discovered the thrill of creating spaces yet to exist, images that invite imagination. At School-ing, I learned that renders are not memories, but windows onto new possibilities.
Runner Up: Victor Gijón Moya
A challenging year I would repeat without hesitation, one in which I’ve learned to leave my ego aside, to grow from every mistake, and most importantly, to learn from great professionals and from myself through each image.
I hope you enjoy this visual journey through my year at School-ing as much as I’ve enjoyed creat
Highly Commended: Oscar Antonio Portillo Martinez
Today, I share a stage of my life that I lived with the excitement and curiosity of a child.
A process filled with creativity, discovery, and continuous learning, where each step was marked by the joy of imagining and creating.
School-ing not only helped me achieve my goals, but also allowed me to surpass my own expec
Highly Commended: Valentina Nuñez
This collection represents my personal and creative evolution over the past year. Each image is not just a visual exercise, but a reflection of how I’ve learned to observe, feel, and express through the language of 3D.
It’s a process shaped by curiosity, mistakes, breakthroughs, and the constant search for meaning and
Highly Commended: Javier Rosario Barreto
These projects were developed during my time at School-ing. They represent my first steps in architectural visualization — a journey where technique, atmosphere, and emotion come together to shape a future I'm just beginning to build.
Highly Commended: Maria José Rondón Rengel
I’m excited to show you my work, which not only reflects my achievements but also the journey of a student who continues learning and exploring. This year at Schooling has been full of exploration and growth, and I’m thrilled to share the progress I’ve made.
People's Choice: Isabelle Påhlsson
These images reflect my journey through my first year at Yrgo – a glimpse into how I explore space, light, and story through visualization.
Finalists
Rookie of the Year | Architectural Visualisation
On behalf of the sponsors and judges, The Rookies would like to congratulate the following category finalists.
