EXHIBITION

This category is for people who only want to show off their costume on stage for fun. It will not be for eligible to receive craftsmanship awards, but is considered for Judges’ Awards. This category allows both commission costumes and store-bought costumes as well as those you’ve made yourself.

JUNIORS (Ages 13 and under)

This category is for those who are 13 and under. You are allowed to receive help on your costume from friends and family.

ORIGINAL DESIGN

This category is for all costumes that are based on your own design or a fanart design. There is no award limitation for this category.

NOVICE: This category is for contestants that are new to making costumes for themselves. No more than 1 major award and/or no more than 4 costumes made.

JOURNEYMAN

This category is for contestants that have won no more than 3 major awards and/or more than 10 costumes made.

MASTER

This category is for contestants that have won more than 3 major awards and/or created more than 10 costumes.