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CATEGORIES
The Cosplay Awards recognize excellence across creativity, craftsmanship, performance, and community impact. Our categories are designed to celebrate the many ways individuals, teams, and organizations contribute to the cosplay world — from stunning builds and photography to innovation, storytelling, and service.
Each category highlights a different aspect of the community. Explore the full list below to find where your work, or the work of someone you admire, fits best.
Best
marvel cosplay
Best
Cosplay
Group
craftsmanship:
best
novice
Stand out:
Digital
Artist
Best
DC
cosplay
Best
Cosplay
Duo
craftsmanship:
best
Journeyman
Stand out:
Cosplay
Photography
Best
Comic
Cosplay
Best
Cosplay
Makeup
craftsmanship:
best
Master
Convention Event of
the year
Best
Gaming
cosplay
Best Foam/3D printed
Cosplay
Cosplayer
To
Watch
Digital
Artist of
The Year
Best
Anime
cosplay
Best
Large Build
Cosplay
Charity
Group
Highlight
Photographer
of the
year
Best
Film inspired
cosplay
Most
Creative
Mash-Up
Stand out:
DIY CONTENT
CReator
Cosplayer
of the
year
What winners receive
isn’t just a trophy.
It’s a symbol of recognition,
crafted to represent excellence
within the cosplay community.
The official trophy of The Cosplay Awards
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