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Rookie Awards 2020

The 10th Annual Rookie Awards is 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.

Rookie Awards 2020
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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.

Rookie of the Year - Winner

This badge is awarded to the very best entry for each of the contest categories. This is the highest level of achievement and recognition that you are at the top of your game.

Rookie of the Year - Runner Up

This badge is awarded to second place for each of the contest categories. This is the highest level of achievement and recognition that you are at the top of your game.

Rookie of the Year - Highly Commended

This badge is awarded to the very best entries for each of the contest categories. This is the highest level of achievement and recognition that you are at the top of your game.

Rookie of the Year - People's Choice

This badge is awarded to the most popular entry as voted by the general public. This is the highest level of achievement and recognition that you are at the top of your game.

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.