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Contests Overview

Contests are at the heart of The Rookies, where members challenge themselves, unleash creativity, and grow their skills. Designed for all levels, our contests are an opportunity to push boundaries, showcase talent, and refine your craft while working on targeted briefs.

This isn’t just about winning—it’s about learning, improving, and connecting with the creative community. Contests offer a chance to earn badges, win prizes, gain certificates, and access industry training that helps you advance your career.

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Rookie Awards is our flagship global contest. Due to its size and importance, the awards has its own dedicated section in this documentation website.

Types of Contests

This section features smaller, focused contests such as:

  • Specialised Contests: Events like Meet Mat, designed around specific tools or topics to deepen your expertise.
  • Monthly Challenges: Regularly updated themes to push your creativity and experiment with new techniques.

Each contest has its own format, judging process, and rewards, which are detailed in their individual pages.

Why Participate?

Contests are about more than just prizes—they’re about growth, exposure, and community interaction. Here’s what you gain:

  • Improve Your Skills: Focus on specific briefs to sharpen your craft.
  • Build Confidence: Share your work with others and receive feedback.
  • Get Noticed: Showcase your talent to industry leaders and peers.
  • Exclusive Training: Learn from experts and access resources to elevate your abilities.

What You Can Earn

Contests are packed with exciting rewards, including:

  • Badges to display proudly on your profile.
  • Certificates that add credibility to your creative journey.
  • Prizes to help you level up your craft.

Explore the Contests section and discover the challenges that await you. It’s your chance to grow, connect, and show the world what you’re capable of!