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Nominate yourself, or another student, for an award.
Nominate yourself, or another student, for an award.
Nominations are open from Monday 17th April to Sunday 28th May.
Nominations are open from Monday 17th April to Sunday 28th May.
ABOUT
GoLive Awards and Showcases are an annual celebration of student talent and achievement. Their aim is to reward success and provide a talent pipeline to the industry.
At the heart of the Awards are national and regional Industry Awards, covering categories such as Best Song, Best Game and Best Photo. National Awards are judged by industry partners and winners will receive a £50 Amazon voucher. To these are added Education Awards celebrating outstanding student achievement and progress, as well as a set of Special Awards.
Nominations for all awards are via this site.
NOMINATIONS 23
Nominations for the GoLive Awards 2023 open on Monday 17th April and close on Sunday 28th May at midnight.
At the heart of the process is an opportunity for you to shout about what you do and to get recognised for it. Have you created something that you are really proud of? If so nominate yourself. Do you love something a fellow student has created? Nominate them. Tutors can also nominate students based on their knowledge of your work.
Winning an award, or getting into the runners-up, is something to shout out about on your CV and professional profile. It will help you to stand out.
The winners of each campus' Industry Awards will be put forward for the National Awards. These are judged by the industry and carry prizes.
NOMINATION PROCESS
Nominations for Industry Awards should focus only on creative work(s) and professional practice.
By contrast, nominations for Education Awards should focus on educational, personal and professional development.
We recommend your nomination is submitted via a link to an Awards page added to your professional profile site you created as part of the Digital Skills project in GoLive.
You must make sure that this page is PUBLISHED and that anyone on the internet can VIEW IT. You can do this in Google Sites in the share permissions. Alternatively you can link to identified work on a public profile or portfolio site.
This page should clearly explain how your nomination meets the award criteria, plus any relevant information to support your nomination. For Industry Awards you will need to embed your creative work, or provide a PUBLIC LINK link to it.
Staff and students can nominate another student for an award through this site. If you are doing this, please make sure you have a PUBLIC LINK to that student's work so that judges can access it.
SHOWCASES 23
Award winners will be celebrated at end-of-year campus showcases which are held at a local venues. National award winners are announced at an online National Awards Showcase at mid day on Friday 14th July. For more information see SHOWCASES in the top menu.
HOURS
All Level 3 students are expected to spend a minimum on 3 hours of self-directed time on selecting, developing and nominating their work and on attending the Awards Showcases at the end of the year. You will sign off this time in your eILP in the last week of term.
SPECIAL AWARDS
UNSUNG HERO
Special Award
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
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
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
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 AWARDS
LEVEL 2 MUSIC AWARD
Education Award
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
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
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.
MUSIC AWARDS
BEST BAND
Industry 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 winning band will receive a £25 Amazon voucher for each member and an overall GAK voucher.
BEST SOLO ARTIST
Industry Award
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 and a £50 GAK voucher.
BEST PRODUCER
Industry Award
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 and a £50 GAK voucher
BEST SONG/COMPOSITION
Industry Award
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 and a £50 GAK voucher.
BEST SOUND RECORDING
Industry Award
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 and a £50 GAK voucher.
BEST DJ
Industry Award
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 and national - the national winner will receive a £50 Amazon voucher and a £50 GAK voucher.
MUSIC STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Education Award
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
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.
GAMES AWARDS
BEST GAME
Industry 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 or teams will receive a £25 Amazon voucher for each member.
BEST GAMES ART
Industry Award
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
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 or teams will receive a £25 Amazon voucher for each member.
GAMES STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Education Award
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
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.
MEDIA AWARDS
BEST FILM/VIDEO
Industry 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 or teams will receive a £25 Amazon voucher for each member.
BEST PHOTOGRAPH
Industry Award
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
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 or teams will receive a £25 Amazon voucher for each member..
BEST ANIMATION/VFX
Industry Award
BEST ANIMATION/VFX
Industry Award
For original work in animation and VFX which excels in intent, realisation and execution. Judges will be looking for animation and VFX which shows originality and excellence in relation to the intended purpose. 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 animation and VFX work 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
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
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.
ESPORTS AWARDS
BEST ESPORTS EVENT
Industry 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 or teams will receive a £25 Amazon voucher for each member.
ESPORTS STUDENT
OF THE YEAR
Education Award
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
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.
COMPUTING AWARDS
BEST SOFTWARE
Industry 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 or teams will receive a £25 Amazon voucher for each member.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Education Award
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
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.
EVENTS AWARDS
BEST EVENT
Industry 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 or teams will receive a £25 Amazon voucher for each member.
EVENTS STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Education Award
EVENTS 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 PROGRESS
AWARD
Education Award
EVENTS 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.
OTHER AWARDS
ENGLISH PROGRESS AWARD
Education 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
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.
ACCESS TO HE PROGRESS AWARD
Education Award
ACCESS TO HE PROGRESS AWARD
Education Award
For the ACC student who has made outstanding progress on their Access to HE programme. 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.
ACCESS TO HE STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Education Award
ACCESS TO HE STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Education Award
For the ACC student who has shown outstanding achievement and development in relation to preparing for higher education. Judges will be looking for excellent course work, dedication and commitment, combined with a passion to further own development through developing skills for higher education and 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.
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