A Year in Numbers - The Rookies 2023

As we approach the end of the year, I can't help but look back on the incredible journey we've experienced together at The Rookies. It's been a year of remarkable growth, creativity, and shared passion, and I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you.

To our talented members, your creativity has not only impressed us but has set a new standard for excellence in the digital arts. Your dedication to your craft is what truly brings The Rookies to life.

A special shoutout to our esteemed school partners – your commitment to nurturing the next generation of digital artists has been instrumental. Thank you for being fantastic collaborators and providing a platform for students to showcase their talents.

And to our generous company sponsors, your support has been a driving force behind our success, opening doors and creating invaluable opportunities for our members.

It goes without saying, but all this couldn't happen without the amazing individuals behind it all - Alwyn Hunt, Laura Palma, Sabrina Scalfari, Steven Podlecki, Shakhzaman Kasteyev, Ayoub Chaibi, Conor Woodard. It's been a real honour to work alongside you again this year.

Last but not least, to all those the industry experts that have been contest judges, answered questions on Discord, participated in webinars, created training material, written articles, edited videos, and talked us off the ledge as part of our Advisory Board... thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Looking ahead, I couldn't be more excited about the coming year. We will be releasing Rookies Learning, new contests, community features, and the highly anticipated Rookie Awards 2024 which are just around the corner.

You all know I love a good analytics report, so I couldn't finish out the year without sharing a few highlights from the past 12 months. (Full interactive report is here)

Here's to another year of creativity, collaboration, and growth.