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The RADA 21: Full Category List

The Award Categories

Rara Avis Debut Award is made up of 21 Categories. They are broadly grouped across Media & Entertainment, Performance & Craft, and Innovation & Strategy pillars.

Media and Entertainment

  • Best Debut Artist (M)
  • Best Debut Artist (F)
  • Best Debut Music Producer
  • Best Debut Songwriter
  • Best Debut Media Personality
  • Best Debut Music Video
  • Best Debut Feature Film
  • Best Debut Creative Platform

Performance and Craft

  • Best Debut Actor (M)
  • ​Best Debut Actor (F)
  • ​Best Debut Director
  • ​Best Debut Screenwriter
  • Best Debut Cinematographer
  • Best Debut Fashion Designer
  • Best Debut Set Designer
  • RADA Debut Performance of the Year

Innovation and Strategy

  • Best Debut Digital Creator
  • Best Debut Game Developer
  • Best Debut Disruptor
  • Best Creative Support & Advocacy

THE STANDARD AWARD

RADA Multihyphenate Award

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The DNA of RADA

The Selection Rubric

Artistry (40%)

Beyond technical ability; we look for the unique “creative voice.”

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Strategy (30%)

Did the debutant have a plan? How did they navigate the market?

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Self-Management (30%)

Evidence of independence, branding, and the ability to maintain one’s career.

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Jury

Cynthia Howery

Co-Founder, Designer

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Jimmy Banh

Co-Founder, Lead Developer

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Leah Palmieri

Developer

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Randy Phillips

CTO

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Jennie Thompson

CLCO

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Sharon Austin

CTO

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Committee

Julie Drew

Creative Director @ Lite Media

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Blair Monte

Founder @ DigiCom

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Sebastien Crown

Digital Strategist @ Evolve

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