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15th Annual Rookie Awards
Showcase your skills and passion | Deadline: June 20, 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.
Are you a budding talent in games, animation, visual effects, design, motion graphics, 3D visualisation, or related creative industries? Rookie Awards is your perfect platform to showcase your skills on a global stage, earn professional recognition, and potentially kickstart your dream career.
- Why Enter the Rookie Awards?
Career Boost: Win exclusive opportunities, internships, and mentorships to launch your professional journey.
Global Platform: Present your best work to an international audience—get noticed by industry leaders.
Community and Fun: Be part of a worldwide creative community, network with peers, and enjoy random giveaways. - Contest Overview
Rookie of the Year: Your entry is meant to showcase your skills and passion for a specific career path in the creative industry. Think about what you want the judges to see: your best work, your readiness for entry-level roles, and your potential as an emerging artist. This is your moment to make a lasting impression, so keep that goal in mind as you prepare. There are 12 industry-based categories (e.g., 2D/3D Animation, VFX, Game Development, Digital Fashion). Select one category that reflects your career goals. - Important Dates
Entries Open: 7 April 2025
Entries Close: 20 June 2025
Finalists Announced: 31 July 2025
Winners Announced: 20 August 2025
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Who Can Enter?
Entrants must be 18 years or older and have less than one year of professional experience in any of the creative industries featured in the contest categories, as of June 20, 2025. For further information please read the rules.
Students, Self-Taught Artists, Hobbyists: All are welcome.
Individuals: Can submit to Rookie of the Year, Career Opportunities, Film of the Year, and Game of the Year.
Teams: A single nominated team member can submit to Film of the Year or Game of the Year (then add other team members as collaborators).
For all further information, you can refer to the following links: