Competition
Rookie Awards 2025
Details
When: Mon 7 Apr
–
Fri 20 Jun
, 2025
Provider: The Rookies
Prizes: See details
Location: All
About this experience
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.
There are loads of prizes up for grabs, including:
- 1 x Random Giveaway of a Digital Creator’s Starter Kit
- 15 x Career Opportunities with a Partner Studio
- 100+ Category Prizes for Winners and Runners Up
Eligibility details
- 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).
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