Anime Expo® Awards
1. Top 4 Awards: This category of awards are presented to the entries that have shown the best combination of both Presentation and Costume Craftsmanship. To be eligible for these awards, all costumes of an entry must be presented at the Preliminary Costume Judging. Any entry that fails this requirement will not be eligible for any Top 4 Awards.
The Top 4 Awards are:
- Best of Show
- 1st Place
- 2nd Place
- 3rd Place
2. Craftsmanship Awards: This category of awards are presented to the entries that have shown excellent costume craftsmanship and construction. The awards are separated by Group and Individual achievement. Individual entries are further separated into the four skill levels as previously defined. There are two awards per skill level. To be eligible for these awards, all costumes of an entry must be presented at the Preliminary Costume Judging. Any entry that fails this requirement will not be considered for the Craftsmanship Awards.
The Craftsmanship Awards for individual achievement are:
- Best Expert Craftsmanship
- Runner Up Expert Craftsmanship
- Best Advanced Intermediate Craftsmanship
- Runner Up Advanced Intermediate Craftsmanship
- Best Intermediate Craftsmanship
- Runner Up Intermediate Craftsmanship
- Best Novice Craftsmanship
- Runner Up Novice Craftsmanship
The Craftsmanship Awards for Group entries are:
- Best Group Craftsmanship
- Runner Up Group Craftsmanship
3. Presentation Awards: This category of awards are presented to the entries that have shown excellent stage presentation. This can be either by a performance or a simple exhibition of a costume. The awards are separated by Group and Individual achievement. Skill levels are not factored into these awards.
The Presentation Awards for Individual entries are:
- Best Individual Presentation
- Runner Up Individual Presentation
The Presentation Awards for Group entries are:
- Best Group Presentation
- Runner Up Group Presentation
4. Judges Awards: This category of awards are selected by the Judges for entries they deem worthy of award but did not fit any of the previous categories. Each Judge may present one award based on their personal selection.
Industry Prizes
This category is composed of prizes from sponsors, retailers and other industry related organizations.
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