This is the list with the least popular categories removed... Also in the sketch contest last year Death was changed to Death/Injured... I think that I would like to change the name as well...
Accessory - Emphasis on what the character is holding, using, swinging, playing, aiming. (C, R)
Action - Scenes of action, movement, motion. (C, R)
Background - No characters allowed. (C, P, R)
Blood on the Ground - Characters on the verge of death, or those that really are gravely injured, dying, or dead. (C, R)
Female - The fairer sex. (C, R)
Funny - Laugh out loud moments. (C, R)
Group - Art of two or more characters. (C, R)
Hanken - Art used for merchandise or other non-production special circumstances. Hankens are not allowed in any other category except hentai. (C, H, P, O, R)
Harmony - Unique combinations of line work and watercolor used to convey deep emotion and profound artistry. (C, P, R)
Heroic - White knight saves the day. (C, R)
Love - Kissing, hugging, cuddling, any displays of affection, innocent or physical – just not explicit. (C, R)
Male - Boys, men, guys, bishonen. (C, R)
Outfit - Best dressed, emphasis on clothes and costumes. (C, R)
Rage - Mad, angry, extreme agitation. (C, R)
Shocked - Stunned, horrified, utter dismay. (C, R)
Sorrow - Tear-jerkers, sadness. (C, R)
Tranquility - Characters who have found inner peace or a welcome opportunity to unwind. (C, R)
OP/ED/Eyecatch – Cels used only in these special animated sequences. These cels are not allowed in any other category. (C, R).
OPTIONAL Worst – Cels you wish you could unsee (C, R)
OPTIONAL Eyes on Me, Anime Eyes, love them hate them, they must be the focus of the cel.
OPTIONAL Novel Set-Up - Cel or cels with an UNMATCHING background that creates an original image. The background must be an original production item (not photocopied or Photoshopped).
Completely eliminated from last contests... These need changing! Come up with some new ones! I definitely like the idea of Robots and Vehicles merged into a category called Mech and Tech! Totally stealing that one!
Thanks so much to prior contest runners for a somewhat official list! now the fun work begins!
Completely Yanked
Cute - Adorable, precious, toothache inducing. (C, R)
Industry Art - Original artwork from industry artists, comic artists and mangakas. (C, P, O)
Insanity - Irrational delirium, totally crazy. (C, R)
Vehicle - Takes you where you want to go. (C, R)
OPTIONAL Settei - Characters, items or scenery. Model cels are not allowed in any other category. (MC, R)
Barely Filled
Creature
Embarrassed - Blushing, mortified, awkwardness, total humiliation. (C, R)
Fan Art - Made by you or another artist. (C, P, O)
Joy - Extreme happiness. (C, R)
Robot - Our mechanical friends. (C, R)
Special Effect - Power bursts, transformation effects, airbrushing, etc. (C, R)
Villainous - Archenemies, evil scientists, meanies, wicked bad guys. (C, R)
OPTIONAL Animated - Short sequences of animated artwork. (C, R)
OPTIONAL Hentai - Sexually explicit & nude. All pairings welcome! (C, H, R)
Thanks,
Jadeduo