The highest honor of the competition, awarded to the entry that stood out above all others. This category celebrates a miniature that excelled in every aspect—painting technique, creativity, basing, and overall presentation. The Best in Show winner represents the pinnacle of hobby artistry, leaving judges and fellow painters alike inspired and amazed.

This category highlights individual fantasy miniatures, focusing on a single character brought to life with skill and imagination. Entries are judged on painting quality, attention to detail, and how well the model captures the spirit of the fantastical world it represents.

Reserved for big fantasy models and centerpiece figures, this category showcases the artistry required to tackle larger canvases. From towering monsters to majestic heroes, entries are judged on technical execution, creativity, and how well the scale and presence of the model are conveyed.

This category celebrates groups of fantasy miniatures painted to work together as a cohesive unit. Judging looks at consistency across the models, attention to detail on each figure, and how the unit conveys character and story when displayed as a whole.

Dedicated to standout characters from science fiction settings, this category focuses on individual heroes, leaders, or iconic figures. Entries are judged on painting skill, detail, and how well the model captures the personality and presence of its futuristic world.

This category highlights squads and teams from science fiction settings, emphasizing consistency and creativity across multiple models. Judging focuses on painting quality, uniformity of style, and how well the group tells a story when presented together.

Showcasing towering machines, alien beasts, and other centerpiece models from science fiction settings, this category highlights the skill needed to tackle large-scale miniatures. Entries are judged on technical execution, creativity, and how well the model conveys impact and presence on the tabletop.

This category showcases futuristic transports, tanks, and machines of war. Entries are judged on painting quality, detailing, and how effectively the vehicle captures the grit and style of its sci-fi setting.

Open to younger hobbyists, this category encourages creativity and skill development among the next generation of painters. Entries are judged with an emphasis on effort, imagination, and potential, celebrating the passion and talent of rising artists.