--- title: "The 2026 3D Awards are here: Celebrating the best in visualization" description: The 2026 3D awards are back, showcasing amazing talent in several categories, including image, film, interactive, and student. 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This year’s edition features six categories, two special awards, and the return of the Student award, and culminates in a live ceremony at the WVF in Warsaw.* **Key takeaways** - **The 3D awards** return once again at CGconnect, showcasing amazing talent across the global visualization community in several different categories, including image, film, interactive, and student - Two special awards – **Studio of the Year** and **Viz Pro of the Year** – honor outstanding teams and individuals in the visualization space. - Commissions for the 3D awards are open from March 30 to April 30, 2026, with the winners being announced at a live awards ceremony on June 19, 2026.   The[**3D awards**](https://cgconnect.chaos.com/insights/articles/1580b660-the-2026-cgconnect-3d-awards-are-here) are back, continuing[CGconnect](https://cgconnect.chaos.com/)'s mission to spotlight outstanding work from the talented visualization community. This year’s edition brings together **artists**, **studios**, and **students** working across disciplines with a shared focus on **creativity, storytelling, and technical excellence across several different categories.** Whether you're creating commissioned client work, personal explorations, cinematic animations, or interactive experiences, the **3D Awards provide a platform to showcase your craft** alongside some of the industry's most respected creators. © Stefana Ristić Viz Pro of the Year 2025, Stefana Ristić Stefana Ristić ## **What are the categories for the 3D Awards?** The 2026 edition recognizes work across **image, film, and interactive experiences**, alongside **two distinguished special awards** celebrating long-term creative excellence. The categories are as follows: - **Image, Commissioned** - **Image, Non-Commissioned** - **Image, Student** - **Film, Commissioned** - **Film, Non-Commissioned** - **Interactive, VR/AR Experience** A notable addition this year is **the return of the Student Image category** to the main competition. ### **Special awards** There are two special awards at the 2026 3D Awards: the Studio of the Year & the Viz Pro of the Year award. #### **Studio of the Year** This award recognizes **a studio’s overall creative impact across the past year**. Rather than focusing on a single project, the judging process evaluates a studio’s broader range of work. Participating studios are asked to **submit a link to their 2025 reel, hosted on YouTube or Vimeo, showcasing their achievements,** consistency, and creative direction. #### **Viz Pro of the Year** This individual honor celebrates outstanding contributors within the CGconnect community. **Eligibility for this award is limited to artists who were featured as Viz Pro of the Week during the 2025–2026 cycle,** ensuring nominees represent some of the most recognized talent across the platform.   © Sonia Romero Sonia Romero, Nominee for the 2025 3D Awards. Category: Image Non-Commissioned Sonia Romero ## **3D Awards 2026: Key dates to know** Get your portfolio ready, as submissions are already open! | **Milestone** | **Date** | | --- | --- | | Call for submissions | March 30 – April 30 (23:59 UTC/GMT) | | Judging round | May 1 – 10 | | Official nominees announced | May 19 | | Live awards ceremony | June 19 | | Winners announced online | June 19 (following the live ceremony) |   ## **How can I participate in the 2026 3D Awards?** You can participate in the 3D awards by submitting your application, along with your portfolio and/or reel, on the [3D A](https://3dawards.chaos.com/)[wards submissions page](https://3dawards.chaos.com/). **Submissions are free**, and creators are welcome to enter work produced using any tools or workflows. 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