ACC AWARDS 22

UNSUNG HERO
Special Award

For an ACC student who goes above and beyond, behind the scenes. An example of an unsung hero is a student carer, who not only has to complete all necessary work, but must also take care of a family member at home, or a student parent who may struggle at times with punctuality or the completion of coursework, yet continues to display commitment. This Special Award is regional and national - the national winner will receive a £50 Amazon voucher.

YES I CAN AWARD
Special Award

For an ACC student who faces, or has faced, a barrier to learning. This can range from a learning need to a physical or medical condition. They will have needed to demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. They may have become frustrated at times, but showed resilience despite the challenges. This Special Award is regional and national - the national winner will receive a £50 Amazon voucher.

WELLBEING CHAMPION
Special Award

For an ACC student who has effectively supported and promoted awareness of wellbeing and mental health. This may be supporting a friend, campaigning for a charity, or using their own ways of tackling adversity to inspire others. This Special Award is regional and national - the national winner will receive a £50 Amazon voucher.

WORK PLACEMENT AWARD
Special Award

For an ACC student who excelled in their work placement. This will include their preparation, motivation, attitude and behaviours at work, time keeping and productivity. Ideally it will be supported with a reference from the employer. This Special Award is regional and national - the national winner will receive a £50 Amazon voucher.

LEVEL 2 MUSIC AWARD
Education Award

For the ACC student who has shown outstanding achievement and development in relation to creative, academic and career skills. Judges will be looking for excellent musical progress, dedication and commitment, combined with a passion to further own development. This Education Award is regional or centre based - there is no national award.

LEVEL 2 GAMES AWARD
Education Award

For the ACC student who has shown outstanding achievement and development in relation to creative, academic and career skills. Judges will be looking for excellent progress in games work, dedication and commitment, combined with a passion to further own development. This Education Award is regional or centre based - there is no national award.

LEVEL 2 MEDIA AWARD
Education Award

For the ACC student who has shown outstanding achievement and development in relation to creative, academic and career skills. Judges will be looking for excellent progress in media work, dedication and commitment, combined with a passion to further own development. This Education Award is regional or centre based - there is no national award.

BEST BAND
Industry Award

For an original group which excels in creativity, innovation and artistic and professional development. Judges are looking for strong repertoire reflective of genre, effective performance skills, plus evidence of brand development, such as image, fan liaison and promotion. Successful bands should be able to show innovative practice in relation to some aspect of their work. Supporting evidence will include links to recorded works, performances and social media channels/websites. This Industry Award is regional and national - the national winner will receive a £50 Amazon voucher.

BEST SOLO ARTIST
Industry Award

For an original solo artist who excels in creativity, innovation and artistic and professional development. Judges will be looking for strong repertoire reflective of genre, effective performance skills, plus evidence of brand development, such as image, fan liaison and promotion. Successful artists should be able to show innovative practice in relation to some aspect of their work. Supporting evidence will include links to recorded works, performances and social media channels/websites. This award is intended for singer/songwriters, singers, rappers/MCs etc. This Industry Award is regional and national - the national winner will receive a £50 Amazon voucher.

BEST PRODUCER
Industry Award

For an original producer who excels in creativity, innovation and artistic and professional development. Judges will be looking for strong repertoire reflective of genre, plus evidence of brand development, such as identity, audience liaison and promotion. Successful producers should be able to show innovative practice in relation to some aspect of their work. Supporting evidence will include links to recorded works and social media channels/websites. This Industry Award is regional and national - the national winner will receive a £50 Amazon voucher.

BEST SONG/COMPOSITION
Industry Award

For an original song which is outstanding within its intended genre. Judges will be looking for strong stylistic and musical/melodic features as well as inspiring musical motifs, sounds and structures. Lyrics (if applicable) should show invention and skill in execution. The song/composition should be able to show innovative practice in relation to some aspect of its composition or recording. Supporting evidence will include link to a recorded work. This Industry Award is regional and national - the national winner will receive a £50 Amazon voucher.

BEST SOUND RECORDING
Industry Award

For an original studio sound recording which is outstanding in terms of recording and production. Judges will be looking for a music track which demonstrates excellent recording practice, together with creative and effective production and mastering techniques, to create a high-quality sound recording. Supporting evidence will include a link to a recorded work which should be a WAV file. This Industry Award is regional and national - the national winner will receive a £50 Amazon voucher.

BEST DJ
Industry Award

For a DJ who excels in creativity and artistic and professional development. Judges will be looking for a strong, coherent repertoire which is expertly mixed using a variety of DJ skills. There should be also be evidence of brand development, such as image, networking and promotion. Supporting evidence will include a link to a recorded mix of around 45 minutes, plus any videos of live DJing and social media channels/websites. This Industry Award is regional only.

MUSIC STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Education Award

For the ACC student who has shown outstanding achievement and development in relation to creative, academic and career skills. Judges will be looking for excellent course work, dedication and commitment, combined with a passion to further own development through engagement in wider activities and opportunities. Supporting evidence should include course work, attendance and punctuality records and evidence of engagement in wider related activities. This Education Award is regional or centre based - there is no national award.

MUSIC PROGRESS AWARD
Education Award

For the ACC student who has made outstanding progress through the year. Judges will be looking for passion and resilience and the distance travelled, taking into account all circumstances in a student’s journey. This Education Award is regional or centre based - there is no national award.

BEST GAME
Industry Award

For an original game or game concept which excels in narrative/storyboard, visual identity and user experience. Judges will be looking for games, or game concepts, which show originality and successfully draw users into the game play through both storyboard and visual aesthetics. Successful games should be able to show innovative practice in relation to some aspect of the game. Supporting evidence will include links to working/test versions of the game, game play, game art, game structures etc. Games must be created, or part-created, by students of Access Creative College. This Industry Award is regional and national - the national winner will receive a £50 Amazon voucher.

BEST GAMES ART
Industry Award

For original games art which excels in creativity, innovation and visual identity. Judges will be looking for games art which show originality and successfully draw users into the game play through strong visual aesthetics. Ideally there will be evidence of innovative practice in relation to some aspect of the art creation. Supporting evidence will include links to games art and working/test versions of games which use that art. This Industry Award is regional and national - the national winner will receive a £50 Amazon voucher.

BEST GAME DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT
Industry Award

For the game project which demonstrates excellent project management and design and development processes. Judges will be looking for games projects which show creative, innovative and effective storyboarding, level development and project management. Successful games should be able to show innovative practice in relation to some aspect of the design and development process. Supporting evidence will include links to working/test versions of the game, storyboards, game structures, project management documentation etc. This Industry Award is regional and national - the national winner will receive a £50 Amazon voucher.

GAMES STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Education Award

For the ACC student who has shown outstanding achievement and development in relation to creative, academic and career skills. Judges will be looking for excellent course work, dedication and commitment, combined with a passion to further own development through engagement in wider activities and opportunities. Supporting evidence should include course work, attendance and punctuality records and evidence of engagement in wider related activities. This Education Award is regional or centre based - there is no national award.

GAMES PROGRESS
AWARD
Education Award

For the ACC student who has made outstanding progress through the year. Judges will be looking for passion and resilience and the distance travelled, taking into account all circumstances in a student’s journey. This Education Award is regional or centre based - there is no national award.

BEST FILM/VIDEO
Industry Award

For an original video or short film which excels in subject, story-telling, creative shooting/editing and production. Judges will be looking for a video/short film which shows originality and excellence in relation to narrative, story-telling/messaging, visual identity and technical production. Ideally there will be evidence of innovative practice in relation to some aspect of the creation process. Supporting evidence will include links to the finished video/film with background information on its subject and creation. Videos/films must be created by students of Access Creative College. This Industry Award is regional and national - the national winner will receive a £50 Amazon voucher.

BEST PHOTOGRAPH
Industry Award

For an original photograph which excels in subject matter, creative composition and technique. Judges will be looking for a photograph which shows originality and excellence in relation to aesthetics and technical production. Ideally there will be evidence of innovative practice in relation to some aspect of the creation process. Supporting evidence will include links to the photograph with background information on its subject and creation. Photos must be created by students of Access Creative College. This Industry Award is regional and national - the national winner will receive a £50 Amazon voucher.

BEST DESIGN
Industry Award

For an original graphic or digital design which excels in style, design and execution. Judges will be looking for a piece of design work which shows originality and excellence in relation to intended purpose, and use of design elements/typography/imagery. Ideally there will be evidence of innovative practice in relation to some aspect of the creation process. Supporting evidence will include links to the finished design with background information on its subject and creation. This Industry Award is regional and national - the national winner will receive a £50 Amazon voucher.

MEDIA STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Education Award

For the ACC student who has shown outstanding achievement and development in relation to creative, academic and career skills. Judges will be looking for excellent course work, dedication and commitment, combined with a passion to further own development through engagement in wider activities and opportunities. Supporting evidence should include course work, attendance and punctuality records and evidence of engagement in wider related activities. This Education Award is regional or centre based - there is no national award.

MEDIA PROGRESS
AWARD
Education Award

For the ACC student who has made outstanding progress through the year. Judges will be looking for passion and resilience and the distance travelled, taking into account all circumstances in a student’s journey. This Education Award is regional or centre based - there is no national award.

BEST EVENT
Industry Award

For an event which excels in intent and execution. Judges will be looking for an event which shows originality and excellence in relation to planning and management. Ideally there will be evidence of innovative practice in relation to some aspect of the process. Supporting evidence will include links to promotional assets for the event, video footage of the event and an impact report/review, plus background information on its planning and operational delivery. Events must be created by students of Access Creative College. This Industry Award is regional and national - the national winner will receive a £50 Amazon voucher.

EVENTS/LIVE SOUND STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Education Award

For the ACC student who has shown outstanding achievement and development in relation to creative, academic and career skills. Judges will be looking for excellent course work, dedication and commitment, combined with a passion to further own development through engagement in wider activities and opportunities. Supporting evidence should include course work, attendance and punctuality records and evidence of engagement in wider related activities. This Education Award is regional or centre based - there is no national award.

EVENTS/LIVE SOUND PROGRESS
AWARD
Education Award

For the ACC student who has made outstanding progress through the year. Judges will be looking for passion and resilience and the distance travelled, taking into account all circumstances in a student’s journey. This Education Award is regional or centre based - there is no national award.

BEST ESPORTS EVENT
Industry Award

For an esports event which excels in intent and execution. Judges will be looking for an event which shows originality and excellence in relation to planning and management. Ideally there will be evidence of innovative practice in relation to some aspect of the process. Supporting evidence will include links to promotional assets for the event, video footage of the event and an impact report/review, plus background information on its planning and operational delivery. Events must be created by students of Access Creative College. This Industry Award is regional and national - the national winner will receive a £50 Amazon voucher.

ESPORTS STUDENT
OF THE YEAR
Education Award

For the ACC student who has shown outstanding achievement and development in relation to creative, academic and career skills. Judges will be looking for excellent course work, dedication and commitment, combined with a passion to further own development through engagement in wider activities and opportunities. Supporting evidence should include course work, attendance and punctuality records and evidence of engagement in wider related activities. This Education Award is regional or centre based - there is no national award.

ESPORTS PROGRESS
AWARD
Education Award

For the ACC student who has made outstanding progress through the year. Judges will be looking for passion and resilience and the distance travelled, taking into account all circumstances in a student’s journey. This Education Award is regional or centre based - there is no national award.

BEST SOFTWARE
Industry Award

For an original piece of software which excels in intent and execution. Judges will be looking for a piece of software which shows originality and excellence in relation to design, development and functionality. Ideally there will be evidence of innovative practice in relation to some aspect of the creation process. Supporting evidence will include links to the working software with background information on its development and testing. Software must be created by students of Access Creative College. This Industry Award is regional and national - the national winner will receive a £50 Amazon voucher.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Education Award

For the ACC student who has shown outstanding achievement and development in relation to creative, academic and career skills. Judges will be looking for excellent course work, dedication and commitment, combined with a passion to further own development through engagement in wider activities and opportunities. Supporting evidence should include course work, attendance and punctuality records and evidence of engagement in wider related activities. This Education Award is regional or centre based - there is no national award.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS
AWARD
Education Award

For the ACC student who has made outstanding progress through the year. Judges will be looking for passion and resilience and the distance travelled, taking into account all circumstances in a student’s journey. This Education Award is regional or centre based - there is no national award.

ENGLISH PROGRESS AWARD
Education Award

For the ACC student who has made outstanding progress through the year in English. Judges will be looking for passion and resilience and the distance travelled, taking into account all circumstances in a student’s journey. This Education Award is regional or centre based - there is no national award.

MATHS PROGRESS AWARD
Education Award

For the ACC student who has made outstanding progress through the year in Maths. Judges will be looking for passion and resilience and the distance travelled, taking into account all circumstances in a student’s journey. This Education Award is regional or centre based - there is no national award.