The Lights Camera Cosplay Awards

Nominations Now Open!

At Lights, Camera, Cosplay, we believe that recognition should be about more than popularity — it should be about passion, heart, and the impact creators make on the community around them. The LCC Awards were created to shine a spotlight on the people who build, uplift, and inspire this space — whether through their art, their kindness, or their dedication behind the scenes. These awards aren’t about competition. They’re about celebration.

What We Believe

The cosplay world is full of people whose creativity never gets properly acknowledged — the ones who don’t always win contests, but show up with heart, craft, and community in every stitch, post, or act of support. These awards are our way of slowing down and saying, we see you. It’s about honoring the makers, the mentors, the dreamers, and the quiet supporters who pour themselves into this art form without ever expecting a trophy. With so many voices in the room, we wanted to make sure the ones who truly move us get a moment to take center stage.

Nomination Forms LIVE Now

This award honors exceptional skill and creativity in cosplay construction. It’s for those who bring characters to life through sewing, armor building, prop work, or fine detail.

This award recognizes cosplayers who create safe, welcoming, and connected spaces for others. Whether online or in person, they help the community grow stronger and more inclusive.

This award celebrates cosplayers using their platform for good — from charity work to advocacy. It honors those who give back through creativity and heart.

This award is for newer cosplayers who are already making a strong impression. It highlights potential, passion, and those whose growth and energy light up the community.

This award recognizes long-standing members of the cosplay scene whose experience, presence, and support have left a lasting mark. It’s for the quiet pillars of the community who’ve helped shape it over time.

This award honors someone who has consistently supported Lights, Camera, Cosplay. Whether through engagement, encouragement, or involvement, they’ve helped bring our vision to life.

This award celebrates a photographer whose work elevates and preserves the spirit of cosplay. Through creativity, composition, and consistency, their images tell stories that go beyond the costume—capturing emotion, energy, and artistry in every frame.

How Winners Are Chosen

We believe every nomination is a celebration of someone’s impact — and that recognition should be thoughtful, fair, and rooted in community values.

Here’s how the selection process works:

Quality Over Quantity

Winners are not chosen by how many nominations they receive, but by the depth, sincerity, and alignment of their nomination with the category’s purpose.

Panel-Based Review

All nominations are reviewed by a small panel using a scoring system based on three key areas:

How well the nominee fits the category
The emotional or community impact of their story
The clarity and care in the submission

No Popularity Contests Here

Even one strong nomination is enough to be considered. This isn’t about who’s most well-known — it’s about recognizing passion, kindness, resilience, and creativity in all forms.

Diverse Representation Matters

In the event of a tie, we consider story diversity and the opportunity to highlight a variety of experiences and voices in the cosplay world.

Every single nomination is read, valued, and honored — and we’re beyond excited to spotlight the people who help make this community what it is.