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Rookie Awards

Sponsor Obligations

As a sponsor, you play a vital role in the success of our contests and the growth of emerging talent. Depending on your sponsorship type, your obligations will differ. Below is a detailed guide to ensure your sponsorship experience is smooth and impactful.

Prize Sponsors

If you’re sponsoring prizes for the contest, here are your key responsibilities:

Confirm Your Company and Prize Details
To ensure we have the correct information for promoting your company, please make sure you have completed this online form.

Nominate a Judge (Optional)
We ask that you nominate a judge to participate in the final judging stage using this online form. This is usually someone in a senior role, such as a Supervisor or similar.

  • Judges will receive a shortlist of 20–40 candidates and use the platform’s ranking system, which makes the process quick and efficient.
  • Judges do not need to provide written feedback.
  • Judges will be promoted on our social media.

Publish a Blog Post with Backlink
The best way to support The Rookies is to share a blog post that links directly to https://www.therookies.co. This helps build both our reputations, and increases outreach to potential entrants.

Share Regular Social Media Updates
Our social media team will provide content to share via your channels. Please:

  • Repost, share, or create content to highlight your support
  • Use our Brand Guide to access logos and other assets

Studio Sponsors

If you’re providing internships, mentorships, or job placements for the contest, here are your key responsibilities:

Confirm Your Company and Position Details
To ensure we have the correct information for promoting your studio and the position you’re offering, please complete this online form.

Nominate Studio Judges
We ask that you nominate studio professionals to participate in the final judging stage using this online form. Judges are typically senior-level team members, such as Supervisors or Managers.

  • Judges will receive a shortlist of 20–40 candidates and use the platform’s ranking system to evaluate entries.
  • Judges do not need to provide written feedback.
  • Studio judges will be promoted on our social media.

Publish a Blog Post with Backlink
Support The Rookies by sharing a blog post on your website that links directly to https://www.therookies.co. This strengthens both your studio’s and the contest’s reputation while increasing outreach to potential entrants.

Share Regular Social Media Updates
Our social media team will provide content to share via your channels. Please:

  • Repost, share, or create content to highlight your support
  • Use our Brand Guide to access logos and other assets