The Draft is an exciting and dynamic feature of the Rookie Awards, designed to give you real-time insight into how your entries are performing. Here's everything you need to know about The Draft:
What is The Draft?
The Draft is a live list of top entries in the Rookie Awards, much like how drafts work in sports leagues such as football. As judges review entries and assign scores, the list updates continuously. This means new entries can appear on The Draft while others may drop off, depending on the latest scores.
How Does It Work?
- Continuous Updates: Every time a judge adds a review, the list adjusts in real-time. This creates a fluid and ever-changing ranking of entries.
- Dynamic Rankings: Entries can move up and down the list by the smallest of margins. It's not uncommon for an entry to drop off The Draft and then reappear as more review and nominations come in.
- Real-time Insight: The Draft adds an element of excitement and provides insight into which entries are currently performing well in the contest.
Why Do We Do It?
We introduced The Draft to provide live results and offer a glimpse into what is happening behind closed doors. Instead of waiting until the end to announce finalists, we want to show the ongoing progress and excitement of the competition. The Draft is literally updated every time a judge adds a review, giving you a transparent view of the judging process and how your entry is faring in real-time.
Categories in The Draft
The Draft is part of the broader ranking system in the Rookie Awards. Here’s how the categories are structured:
- All
- Draft Selection
- Finalists
- Winner, Runner Up, Highly Commended
What Does a Draft Selection Badge Mean?
Receiving a Draft Selection badge indicates that your entry is performing well and has been recognised as one of the top entries at that moment. It’s a mark of excellence and an encouragement as the contest progresses.
