Rookie Awards 2019
Started in 2010, this is our biggest annual contest. It's open to young creatives in visual effects, animation, games, virtual reality, motion graphics and 3d visualisation. There is simply no better way to launch your career and start sharing your amazing work online.
Excellence Award
This badge is awarded to contest entries that show a very high level of skill. The skill can be technical or creative based and is considered across all disciplines. These are awarded by our judging panel and are very special.
Rookie of the Year
This badge is awarded to the very best entrants for each of the contest categories. This is the highest level of achievement and recognition that you are at the top of your game. This is the type of thing you get tattooed on ones self. Winner, Runner Up, Highly Commended levels will be awarded.
Rookie Awards - People's Choice
This badge is selected and voted by the general public. Being awarded this badge is a high achievement as it indicates the respect of your peers. It means you have also appealed to a large audience and shown your true skills.
Film of the Year
This badge is awarded to the top films submitted to this category. The badge is available to individuals and teams. These are awarded by our judging panel and are very special. Categories include 2D Animation, 3D Animation and Visual Effects. Winner, Runner Up and Highly Commended will be awarded.
Game of the Year
This badge is awarded to the top games submitted to this category. The badge is available to individuals and teams. These are awarded by our judging panel and are very special. Categories include PC & Console, Mobile and Immersive Media. Winner, Runner Up and Highly Commended will be awarded.
Draft Selection
This badge is awarded to contest entries that rank highly with the judging panel. Similar to sports leagues, our judges are constantly picking and trading talented artists for the Draft Selection. Being in the Draft Selection means you have are one step closer to being a finalists.
Certificates
Industry Ranking
All entrants to Rookie of the Year categories, will receive an official Rookie Awards ranking certificate. This will include information about the level of achievement you have received. These certificates are highly sought after and very much recommended to include in any job applications to show that our judges believe your work is great.
