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https://vrcommunityawards.com/ --><!--Are you able to follow up with this? Please and thank you. ~DAG 02/15/2025 -->The '''VR Community Awards (VRCA)''' is a community-made awards ceremony to acknowledge achievements of the VR Community, primarily VRChat. Hosted, and established in 2024, by VRCPuck<!-- Unsure whether or not to add a link here --><!--I do not think we should add a link for content creators, however I added a link for VRCA's official website ~DAG 02/15/25 -->. The awards feature 35 categories ranging from [[Avatars|avatar]] creators, VR DJs, large communities, dancers, VR photographers, and more. The show works in association with VKet, Projekt: Community, Local Police Department, Gamer Supps, [[Community:Trans Academy|Trans Academy]], Blerp, and [[Community:VRDancing|VRDancing]].
https://vrcommunityawards.com/ --><!--Are you able to follow up with this? Please and thank you. ~DAG 02/15/2025 -->The '''VR Community Awards (VRCA)''' is a community-made awards ceremony to acknowledge achievements of the VR Community, primarily VRChat. Hosted, and established in 2024, by VRCPuck<!-- Unsure whether or not to add a link here --><!--I do not think we should add a link for content creators, however I added a link for VRCA's official website ~DAG 02/15/25 -->.


VRChat's account on Bluesky created a post<ref>[https://vrcommunityawards.com/ 'The VR Community Awards 2024 Are Open NOW! Vote for Your Favorite Creators and Communities on VRChat'], posted by VRChat on ''Bluesky'', December 1st, 2024; retrieved December 26, 2024.</ref> announcing the VRCAs on December 1st, 2024. The winners for the VR Community Awards 2024 will be announced on February 16, 2024.
The awards feature 35 categories ranging from [[Avatars|avatar]] creators, VR DJs, large communities, dancers, VR photographers, and more. The show works in association with VKet, Projekt: Community, Local Police Department, Gamer Supps, [[Community:Trans Academy|Trans Academy]], Blerp, and [[Community:VRDancing|VRDancing]].
 
VRChat's account on Bluesky created a post<ref>[https://vrcommunityawards.com/ 'The VR Community Awards 2024 Are Open NOW! Vote for Your Favorite Creators and Communities on VRChat'], posted by VRChat on ''Bluesky'', December 1st, 2024; retrieved December 26, 2024.</ref> announcing the VRCAs on December 1st, 2024. The winners for VR Community Awards 2024 were announced on February 16, 2025.


==Voting==
==Voting==
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===VRCA 2024===
===VRCA 2024===


====Finalists====
====Finalists and winners====
The winners were announced on February 16, 2025.
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!Description
!Description
!Finalists
!Finalists
!Winners
|-
|-
|Live Streamer
|Live Streamer
|The streamer who brought fun and entertainment to their audience time and time again.
|The streamer who brought fun and entertainment to their audience time and time again.
|Totless, Lolathon, Durrvish
|Totless, Lolathon, Durrvish
|'''Lolathon'''
|-
|-
|Shorts Creator
|Shorts Creator
|The creator that built a loyal following through their clips and shorts.
|The creator that built a loyal following through their clips and shorts.
|ZakkieVR, Durrvish, Drumsy
|ZakkieVR, Durrvish, Drumsy
|'''Drumsy'''
|-
|-
|Short Film/Documentary
|Short Film/Documentary
|The film or documentary that captured your imagination and stirred your emotions.
|The film or documentary that captured your imagination and stirred your emotions.
|The Photon Trials, The Penrose Protocal: Remastered, El Vuelo De La Mariposa Episodio 3
|The Photon Trials, The Penrose Protocol: Remastered, El Vuelo De La Mariposa Episodio 3
|'''The Penrose Protocol: Remastered'''
|-
|-
|YouTube Creator
|YouTube Creator
|The YouTuber that showcased VRChat through their adventures or journalism.
|The YouTuber that showcased VRChat through their adventures or journalism.
|Derafrog, Drumsy, Lolathon
|Derafog, Drumsy, Lolathon
|'''Drumsy'''
|-
|-
|DJ Performance
|DJ Performance
|The DJ who brought the house down with their incredible remixes and/or original tracks.
|The DJ who brought the house down with their incredible remixes and/or original tracks.
|BrandyNauta, RobRomansVoice, ValueFactory
|BrandyNauta, RobRomansVoice, ValueFactory
|'''ValueFactory'''
|-
|-
|Art of Dance
|Art of Dance
|The dancer that inspires others, stuns crowds and showcases the ability of the dancing community.
|The dancer that inspires others, stuns crowds and showcases the ability of the dancing community.
|DustBunny, Ronn, SoftlySteph
|DustBunny, Ronn, SoftlySteph
|'''DustBunny'''
|-
|-
|Music Artist
|Music Artist
|The Singer and/or Musician that moved listeners with their stunning vocal ability and musical talent.
|The Singer and/or Musician that moved listeners with their stunning vocal ability and musical talent.
|Starheart, Im_Naku, WHSPRS
|Starheart, Im_Naku, WHSPRS
|'''Im_Naku'''
|-
|-
|Community Leadership
|Community Leadership
|The community leader or co-founders that created a vibrant, loving community.
|The community leader or co-founders that created a vibrant, loving community.
|(Tizzy, 1b, Just Jaime, Viv, Savvy, and Scout - Trans Academy), (Totless - Totless VRChat Community), (Colt_45 - VRChessClub)
|(Tizzy, 1b, Just Jaime, Viv, Savvy, and Scout - Trans Academy), (Totless - Totless VRChat Community), (Colt_45 - VRChessClub)
|'''Totless - Totless VRChat Community'''
|-
|-
|Photography
|Photography
|The VRChat photographer that showed you a new perspective with stunning [[Camera|camerawork]] and editing skills.
|The VRChat photographer that showed you a new perspective with stunning [[Camera|camerawork]] and editing skills.
|Kaerun, SladeDaCat, Neomance
|Kaerun, SladeDaCat, Neomance
|'''SladeDaCat'''
|-
|-
|Unsung Hero
|Unsung Hero
|The member of the community who should be thanked for their unknown contributions to us all.
|The member of the community who should be thanked for their unknown contributions to us all.
|ChaydoSensei, Ru, SonicFox5000
|ChyadoSensei, Ru, SonicFox5000
|'''Ru'''
|-
|-
|Virtual Experience
|Virtual Experience
|The community that created incredible virtual experiences for their members.
|The community that created incredible virtual experiences for their members.
|El Infierno De Los Bonice, Projekt: Community, VRDancing, Punchline Comedy Club
|El Infierno De Los Bonice, Projekt: Community, VRDancing, Punchline Comedy Club
|'''VRDancing'''
|-
|-
|Gaming Community
|Gaming Community
|The community that built a group with a loving passion for their VRChat-gaming interest.
|The community that built a group with a loving passion for their VRChat-gaming interest.
|VR Chess Club, The Pool Parlor, The Cult of Jar
|VR Chess Club, The Pool Parlor, The Cult of Jar
|'''The Cult of Jar'''
|-
|-
|Role Play Community
|Role Play Community
|The role play community that created immersive worlds, NPCs or story lines that brought people together.
|The role play community that created immersive worlds, NPCs or story lines that brought people together.
|Local Police Department (LPD), Argus VRC - Project Aincrad, Ascension Academy
|Local Police Department (LPD), Argus VRC - Project Aincrad, Ascension Academy
|'''Local Police Department (LPD)'''
|-
|-
|Social Impact
|Social Impact
|The community that offered help, support and advice to it’s members through any adversity.  
|The community that offered help, support and advice to it’s members through any adversity.  
|[[Helping Hands]], JapaNichijou, Trans Academy
|[[Helping Hands]], JapaNichijou, Trans Academy
|'''Trans Academy'''
|-
|-
|Nightlife Venue
|Nightlife Venue
|The nightclub or venue that created breathtaking performances and incredible atmospheres to keep you partying all night long.
|The nightclub or venue that created breathtaking performances and incredible atmospheres to keep you partying all night long.
|Yitties, Concrete, Shelter, Project: Schism
|Yitties, Concrete, SHELTER, Project: Schism
|'''SHELTER'''
|-
|-
|Philantrophy
|Philantrophy
|The charity event that raised money for a good cause and made a difference in other’s lives.
|The charity event that raised money for a good cause and made a difference in other’s lives.
|(Rekson's Partner-Charity-Athon 2024), (VRDancing: Marshallthon 2024), (Furality: Umbra)
|(Rekson's Partner-Charity-Athon 2024), (VRDancing: Marshallthon 2024), (Furality: Umbra)
|'''Furality: Umbra'''
|-
|-
|Large Event
|Large Event
|The large event/VRChat experience that only took place 4 or less times this year, leaving you eagerly awaiting it’s return every time.
|The large event/VRChat experience that only took place 4 or less times this year, leaving you eagerly awaiting it’s return every time.
|(The Totless Christmas Special Dec 2023), (Nurtured 3: Finale), (Forjaversario 2024)
|(The Totless Christmas Special Dec 2023), (Nurtured 3: Finale), (Forjaversario 2024)
|'''The Totless Christmas Special Dec 2023'''
|-
|-
|Convention Experience
|Convention Experience
|The convention that created an unforgettable experience.
|The convention that created an unforgettable experience.
|Furality: Umbra, Virtual Market: Summer 2024, Projekt: Festival 2024
|Furality: Umbra, Virtual Market: Summer 2024, Projekt: Festival 2024
|'''Furality: Umbra'''
|-
|-
|Furry Avatar
|Furry Avatar
|The [[Community:Furry culture in VRChat|Furry]] Avatar that received praise and love from users and creators alike.
|The [[Community:Furry culture in VRChat|Furry]] Avatar that received praise and love from users and creators alike.
|(Stripe - Moonfang Dragon), (Kittomatic - Novabeast), (Reval, Royalty and Meaty - Vulper)
|(Stripe - Moonfang Dragon), (Kittomatic - Novabeast), (Reval, Royalty and Meaty - Vulper)
|'''Kittomatic - Novabeast'''
|-
|-
|Humanoid Avatar
|Humanoid Avatar
|The Human-Styled avatar that received praise and love from users and creators alike.
|The Human-Styled avatar that received praise and love from users and creators alike.
|(Meechu and JustSleightly - Wraith), (Pondero - Shinano), 「キュビクローゼット - Airi」
|(Meechu and JustSleightly - Wraith), (Pondero - Shinano), 「キュビクローゼット - Airi」
|'''キュビクローゼット - Airi'''
|-
|-
|Avatar [[Open Sound Control|OSC]] Integration
|Avatar [[Open Sound Control|OSC]] Integration
|The application that created new ways to interact in VRChat.
|The application that created new ways to interact in VRChat.
|(Duinrahaic - OSC Treadmill), (BoiHanny - Magic Chatbox), (Hyroe - TiktokToOSC)
|(Duinrahaic - OSC Treadmill), (BoiHanny - Magic Chatbox), (Hyroe - TiktokToOSC)
|'''BoiHanny - Magic Chatbox'''
|-
|-
|Avatar Asset Creator
|Avatar Asset Creator
|The fun avatar system or gimmick creator that entertained you and your friends, or brought your immersion to the next level.
|The fun avatar system or gimmick creator that entertained you and your friends, or brought your immersion to the next level.
|Echo The Neko, Pointless Creations, Liindy
|Echo The Neko, Pointless Creations, Liindy
|'''Liindy'''
|-
|-
|Avatar Innovation
|Avatar Innovation
|The avatar built from the ground up that the community fell in love with.
|The avatar built from the ground up that the community fell in love with.
|(Reval, Royalty and Meaty - Vulper), (Kokou - Renou), (Kittomatic - Novabeast)
|(Reval, Royalty and Meaty - Vulper), (Kokou - Renou), (Kittomatic - Novabeast)
|'''Kittomatic - Novabeast'''
|-
|-
|Horror Experience
|Horror Experience
|The horror map that scared you to the core, haunting you to this day.
|The horror map that scared you to the core, haunting you to this day.
|(Mantibro - SlashCo), (ItsCrispy - The Smile Room: Part 2 Demo), (Beyond - [[Community:Terrors of Nowhere|Terrors of Nowhere]])
|(Mantibro - SlashCo), (ItsCrispy - The Smile Room: Part 2 Demo), (Beyond - [[Community:Terrors of Nowhere|Terrors of Nowhere]])
|'''ItsCrispy - The Smile Room: Part 2 Demo'''
|-
|-
|Game/Puzzle World
|Game/Puzzle World
|The [[:Category:Game worlds|game]] or puzzle [[worlds]] that entertains you time and time again.  
|The [[:Category:Game worlds|game]] or puzzle [[worlds]] that entertains you time and time again.  
|(Lakuza - [[Community:Bullet Time Agent|Bullet Time Agent]]), (Beyond - Terrors of Nowhere), (LiQua - [[Community:Jetski Rush|Jetski Rush]])
|(Lakuza - [[Community:Bullet Time Agent|Bullet Time Agent]]), (Beyond - Terrors of Nowhere), (LiQua - [[Community:Jetski Rush|Jetski Rush]])
|'''Beyond - Terrors of Nowhere'''
|-
|-
|Artistic Direction World
|Artistic Direction World
|The world with stunning visuals, atmosphere and/or immersion.
|The world with stunning visuals, atmosphere and/or immersion.
|(Kikou - よるとうげ -Yorutouge-), (Shopow - Bone Blossom), (Bloomin' - Black Fire)
|(Kikou - よるとうげ -Yorutouge-), (Shopow - Bone Blossom), (Bloomin' - Black Fire)
|'''Bloomin' - Black Fire'''
|-
|-
|Innovative Concept
|Innovative Concept
|The world that pushed the boundaries of imagination and introduced new concepts in VRChat.
|The world that pushed the boundaries of imagination and introduced new concepts in VRChat.
|(Juice - Magnetize), (Widget365 - NeoWorlds), (Lakuza - Bullet Time Agent)
|(Juice - Magnetize), (Widget365 - NeoWorlds), (Lakuza - Bullet Time Agent)
|'''Widget365 - NeoWorlds'''
|-
|-
|Hangout/Social World
|Hangout/Social World
|The world that brought you closer to others, becoming a local hangout for you and your friends.
|The world that brought you closer to others, becoming a local hangout for you and your friends.
|(Lingie - Sunset Bar), (Fox - Yitties District 2.0), (Mrlvanovichh - Spanish Garden)
|(Lingie - Sunset Bar), (Fox - Yitties District 2.0), (Mrlvanovichh - Spanish Garden)
|'''Lingie - Sunset Bar'''
|-
|-
|World Creator
|World Creator
|The creator or team that built worlds that became an integral part of your VRChat experience.
|The creator or team that built worlds that became an integral part of your VRChat experience.
|Shopow, WispyWoo, Jar
|Shopow, WispyWoo, Jar
|'''Jar'''
|-
|-
|Shader Innovation
|Shader Innovation
|The shader that caught your eye or brought your immersion to the next level.
|The shader that caught your eye or brought your immersion to the next level.
|Mochi's Unity Shaders, LilToon V1.8, Poiyomi V9.0
|Mochi's Unity Shaders, LilToon V1.8, Poiyomi V9.0
|'''Poiyomi V9.0'''
|-
|-
|Tool Innovation
|Tool Innovation
|The tool that filled in the gaps or sped up workflows for your projects.
|The tool that filled in the gaps or sped up workflows for your projects.
|(HashEdits - Distribution Tools V2.0), (Bdunderscore - Modular Avatar V1.1), (SentFromSpaceVR - Robust Weight Transfer V1.0)
|(HashEdits - Distribution Tools V2.0), (Bdunderscore - Modular Avatar V1.1), (SentFromSpaceVR - Robust Weight Transfer V1.0)
|'''SentFromSpaceVR - Robust Weight Transfer V1.0'''
|-
|-
|Insightful Instructor
|Insightful Instructor
|The individual or team that created tutorials or guides helping others learn in any area of VRChat creation.
|The individual or team that created tutorials or guides helping others learn in any area of VRChat creation.
|Sipp's Avatar Box, Liindy, PxINKY
|Sipp's Avatar Box, Liindy, PxINKY
|'''Liindy'''
|}
|}


====Winners====
== VRCA 2025 ==
Winners will be announced on February 16, 2025.
The VR Community Awards for 2025 began taking nominations from December 1, to December 14, 2025. Categories were announced on November 15th. Phase one voting began January 6 through January 13, 2026. The top three nominees advance to Phase Two. Phase Two voting is held from January 20, to January 27, and the winners are revealed in the ceremony, hosted on March 15, 2026.
 
A few new categories were introduced: The award for Humanoid Avatar, is now separated into Male Humanoid, and Female Humanoid. The award for Furry Avatar, is now separated into Male Furry, and Female Furry. There is also a new avatar award titled "Character Avatar: The Avatar that did not take traditional forms but became a crowd favourite with its users". The award "Avatar Innovation" was removed.
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!Award Category
!Description
!Phase Two
|-
|Live Streamer
|The streamer who brought fun and entertainment to their audience time and time again. Sponsored by Voicemod.
|BardicRJ, Corbelle, WingmanDraws
|-
|Shorts Creator
|The creator that built a loyal following through their clips and shorts.
|Parzeval, TFMJonny, ZakkieVR
|-
|Short Film/Documentary
|The film or documentary that captured your imagination and stirred your emotions.
|(MaxFilmsVR & Joe Hunting: The Reality of Hope), Portal Media: Stuck in Space, Studio Penrose: Our Precious Autumn
|-
|YouTube Creator
|The YouTuber that showcased VRChat through their adventures or journalism.
|CyberChimp, Derafog, GreyWolf
|-
|DJ Performance
|The DJ who brought the house down with their incredible remixes and/or original tracks.
|DJ Goofy, Loprov, Lumina
|-
|Art of Dance
|The dancer that inspires others, stuns crowds and showcases the ability of the dancing community.
|BrickieVR, DustBunny, カソウ舞踏団 yoikami
|-
|Music Artist
|The Singer and/or Musician that moved listeners with their stunning vocal ability and musical talent.
|im_naku, Starheart, When Snakes Sing
|-
|Community Leadership
|The community leader or co-founders that created a vibrant, loving community.
|(DustBunny: VR Dance Academy), (Fox ®: Yitties), NovaPie & GM's Realm
|-
|Photography
|The VRChat photographer that showed you a new perspective with stunning [[Camera|camerawork]] and editing skills.
|Kaerun, Lolo_VR, ViceFox
|-
|Unsung Hero
|The member of the community who should be thanked for their unknown contributions to us all.
|KyudoMaple, NovedPlayer, TheHomieDouggie
|-
|Virtual Experience
|The community that created incredible virtual experiences for their members. Sponsored by PiShock.
|VR Dance Academy, VRDancing
|-
|Gaming Community
|The community that built a group with a loving passion for their VRChat-gaming interest.
|Gamers, The Purple Realm, The Virtual Gauntlet
|-
|Role Play Community
|The role play community that created immersive worlds, NPCs or story lines that brought people together.
|Local Police Department, Milkyway Maid Cafe, VR Japan Tours
|-
|Social Impact
|The community that offered help, support and advice to it’s members through any adversity. Sponsored by Voicemod.
|Maple Tree, Trans Academy, VR Japan Tours
|-
|Nightlife Venue
|The nightclub or venue that created breathtaking performances and incredible atmospheres to keep you partying all night long.
|Luxe Nova's Radiance Lounge, The Rve Factory VR, Yitties
|-
|Philantrophy
|The charity event that raised money for a good cause and made a difference in other’s lives.
|(The Femboy Host Club's Trevor Project Collabs), Furality: Somna, VR Charity Event
|-
|Large Event
|The large event/VRChat experience that only took place 4 or less times this year, leaving you eagerly awaiting it’s return every time. Sponsored by [[Community:Jinxxy|Jinxxy]].
|Projekt: Fest 2025, Raindance Immersive Festival, Stage Flight
|-
|Convention Experience
|The convention that created an unforgettable experience.
|Forjadores Hispanos, Furality: Somna, HIKKY: Virtual Market 2025 Summer
|-
|Humanoid Avatar (Male)
|The Male Human-Styled avatar that received praise and love from users and creators alike.
|Dyzzy: Beck, (GMsBox: Nixy - The Divine), Yorozuya: Hikaru
|-
|Humanoid Avatar (Female)
|The Female Human-Styled avatar that received praise and love from users and creators alike. Sponsored by [[Community:Jinxxy|Jinxxy]].
|Azzii: Molly The Bun, (EchoLoveVR & TinkerLucky: GREY), Remi: Freya
|-
|Furry Avatar (Male)
|The male [[Community:Furry culture in VRChat|Furry]] Avatar that received praise and love from users and creators alike.
|AzukiTiger: Mayu, Bratbun: Biscotti, Darbi: Shawn The Shark
|-
|Furry Avatar (Female)
|The Female Furry Avatar that received praise and love from users and creators alike.
|Darbi: The Fox Moth V1.0, Liindy: Space Yeen, Mos: Viwi
|-
|Character Avatar
|The Avatar that did not take traditional forms but became a crowd favourite with its users.
|(Psychopsy: Ari - The Rose's Patchwork), (Rycia, Arankay & Royalty: Révia), SylviaCrisp: Robo Hoverkitty
|-
|Avatar [[Open Sound Control|OSC]] Integration
|The application that created new ways to interact in VRChat. Sponsored by PiShock.
|Hyroe: OSCShift, Volcanic Arts: VRCOSC, WingmanDraws:Twitch Chat Interactive OSC Redeems
|-
|Avatar Asset Creator
|The fun avatar system or gimmick creator that entertained you and your friends, or brought your immersion to the next level. Sponsored by Project Babble.
|GMsBox, Liindy, WingmanDraws
|-
|Horror Experience
|The horror map that scared you to the core, haunting you to this day.
|Codeadvanced: Astro Anomaly, Lavryou: Ticket to Nowhere, Mantibro: SlashCo VR
|-
|Game/Puzzle World
|The [[:Category:Game worlds|game]] or puzzle [[worlds]] that entertains you time and time again.
|LiQua: Jetski Rush, Lavryou: Ticket to Nowhere, Nex1942: VR Poker
|-
|Artistic Direction World
|The world with stunning visuals, atmosphere and/or immersion.
|[Atlas Callisto (Furality Creative): Furality Somna Lobby], Lilly The Cat: Forgotten Bloom, ZedProd: Cyberpunk PIT
|-
|Innovative Concept
|The world that pushed the boundaries of imagination and introduced new concepts in VRChat. Sponsored by Project Babble.
|Stageflight Aerial FX Team: Stage Flight, Thad Gyther: Thad's Balls, (Widget365: Neo Worlds - Home Update)
|-
|Hangout/Social World
|The world that brought you closer to others, becoming a local hangout for you and your friends.
|[Lingie & Riney (of Duskview City Nights): The Sunset Bar], Fox ®: Yitties Luxe, Mei ʚɞ: Starlight Home
|-
|World Creator
|The creator or team that built worlds that became an integral part of your VRChat experience.
|Lt_Shadow, Mei ʚɞ, Prismic247
|-
|Shader Innovation
|The shader that caught your eye or brought your immersion to the next level.
|SkyeSage Creations: Moonbox Shader, Temmie Triggered: VRC Line, Zekk: Soft Outline Shader
|-
|Tool Innovation
|The tool that filled in the gaps or sped up workflows for your projects.
|BUDDYWORKS: Poses Extension, Nanochip: Avatar Limb Scaling, sasch: BOOTHPLORER
|-
|Insightful Instructor
|The individual or team that created tutorials or guides helping others learn in any area of VRChat creation.
|FuujinVRC, HayaTikaze, YUMIZU
|}


== Community resources ==
== Community resources ==

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The VR Community Awards (VRCA) is a community-made awards ceremony to acknowledge achievements of the VR Community, primarily VRChat. Hosted, and established in 2024, by VRCPuck.

The awards feature 35 categories ranging from avatar creators, VR DJs, large communities, dancers, VR photographers, and more. The show works in association with VKet, Projekt: Community, Local Police Department, Gamer Supps, Trans Academy, Blerp, and VRDancing.

VRChat's account on Bluesky created a post[1] announcing the VRCAs on December 1st, 2024. The winners for VR Community Awards 2024 were announced on February 16, 2025.

Voting

Voting could be done online through the VR Community Awards website, where users could vote the winner for any nominees in any of the thirty-five categories. VRChat also sponsored the voting process for the VR Community Awards through a Launch Pad (IPS) banner on the Quick Menu.

Nominations

VRCA 2024

Finalists and winners

The winners were announced on February 16, 2025.

Award Category Description Finalists Winners
Live Streamer The streamer who brought fun and entertainment to their audience time and time again. Totless, Lolathon, Durrvish Lolathon
Shorts Creator The creator that built a loyal following through their clips and shorts. ZakkieVR, Durrvish, Drumsy Drumsy
Short Film/Documentary The film or documentary that captured your imagination and stirred your emotions. The Photon Trials, The Penrose Protocol: Remastered, El Vuelo De La Mariposa Episodio 3 The Penrose Protocol: Remastered
YouTube Creator The YouTuber that showcased VRChat through their adventures or journalism. Derafog, Drumsy, Lolathon Drumsy
DJ Performance The DJ who brought the house down with their incredible remixes and/or original tracks. BrandyNauta, RobRomansVoice, ValueFactory ValueFactory
Art of Dance The dancer that inspires others, stuns crowds and showcases the ability of the dancing community. DustBunny, Ronn, SoftlySteph DustBunny
Music Artist The Singer and/or Musician that moved listeners with their stunning vocal ability and musical talent. Starheart, Im_Naku, WHSPRS Im_Naku
Community Leadership The community leader or co-founders that created a vibrant, loving community. (Tizzy, 1b, Just Jaime, Viv, Savvy, and Scout - Trans Academy), (Totless - Totless VRChat Community), (Colt_45 - VRChessClub) Totless - Totless VRChat Community
Photography The VRChat photographer that showed you a new perspective with stunning camerawork and editing skills. Kaerun, SladeDaCat, Neomance SladeDaCat
Unsung Hero The member of the community who should be thanked for their unknown contributions to us all. ChyadoSensei, Ru, SonicFox5000 Ru
Virtual Experience The community that created incredible virtual experiences for their members. El Infierno De Los Bonice, Projekt: Community, VRDancing, Punchline Comedy Club VRDancing
Gaming Community The community that built a group with a loving passion for their VRChat-gaming interest. VR Chess Club, The Pool Parlor, The Cult of Jar The Cult of Jar
Role Play Community The role play community that created immersive worlds, NPCs or story lines that brought people together. Local Police Department (LPD), Argus VRC - Project Aincrad, Ascension Academy Local Police Department (LPD)
Social Impact The community that offered help, support and advice to it’s members through any adversity. Helping Hands, JapaNichijou, Trans Academy Trans Academy
Nightlife Venue The nightclub or venue that created breathtaking performances and incredible atmospheres to keep you partying all night long. Yitties, Concrete, SHELTER, Project: Schism SHELTER
Philantrophy The charity event that raised money for a good cause and made a difference in other’s lives. (Rekson's Partner-Charity-Athon 2024), (VRDancing: Marshallthon 2024), (Furality: Umbra) Furality: Umbra
Large Event The large event/VRChat experience that only took place 4 or less times this year, leaving you eagerly awaiting it’s return every time. (The Totless Christmas Special Dec 2023), (Nurtured 3: Finale), (Forjaversario 2024) The Totless Christmas Special Dec 2023
Convention Experience The convention that created an unforgettable experience. Furality: Umbra, Virtual Market: Summer 2024, Projekt: Festival 2024 Furality: Umbra
Furry Avatar The Furry Avatar that received praise and love from users and creators alike. (Stripe - Moonfang Dragon), (Kittomatic - Novabeast), (Reval, Royalty and Meaty - Vulper) Kittomatic - Novabeast
Humanoid Avatar The Human-Styled avatar that received praise and love from users and creators alike. (Meechu and JustSleightly - Wraith), (Pondero - Shinano), 「キュビクローゼット - Airi」 キュビクローゼット - Airi
Avatar OSC Integration The application that created new ways to interact in VRChat. (Duinrahaic - OSC Treadmill), (BoiHanny - Magic Chatbox), (Hyroe - TiktokToOSC) BoiHanny - Magic Chatbox
Avatar Asset Creator The fun avatar system or gimmick creator that entertained you and your friends, or brought your immersion to the next level. Echo The Neko, Pointless Creations, Liindy Liindy
Avatar Innovation The avatar built from the ground up that the community fell in love with. (Reval, Royalty and Meaty - Vulper), (Kokou - Renou), (Kittomatic - Novabeast) Kittomatic - Novabeast
Horror Experience The horror map that scared you to the core, haunting you to this day. (Mantibro - SlashCo), (ItsCrispy - The Smile Room: Part 2 Demo), (Beyond - Terrors of Nowhere) ItsCrispy - The Smile Room: Part 2 Demo
Game/Puzzle World The game or puzzle worlds that entertains you time and time again. (Lakuza - Bullet Time Agent), (Beyond - Terrors of Nowhere), (LiQua - Jetski Rush) Beyond - Terrors of Nowhere
Artistic Direction World The world with stunning visuals, atmosphere and/or immersion. (Kikou - よるとうげ -Yorutouge-), (Shopow - Bone Blossom), (Bloomin' - Black Fire) Bloomin' - Black Fire
Innovative Concept The world that pushed the boundaries of imagination and introduced new concepts in VRChat. (Juice - Magnetize), (Widget365 - NeoWorlds), (Lakuza - Bullet Time Agent) Widget365 - NeoWorlds
Hangout/Social World The world that brought you closer to others, becoming a local hangout for you and your friends. (Lingie - Sunset Bar), (Fox - Yitties District 2.0), (Mrlvanovichh - Spanish Garden) Lingie - Sunset Bar
World Creator The creator or team that built worlds that became an integral part of your VRChat experience. Shopow, WispyWoo, Jar Jar
Shader Innovation The shader that caught your eye or brought your immersion to the next level. Mochi's Unity Shaders, LilToon V1.8, Poiyomi V9.0 Poiyomi V9.0
Tool Innovation The tool that filled in the gaps or sped up workflows for your projects. (HashEdits - Distribution Tools V2.0), (Bdunderscore - Modular Avatar V1.1), (SentFromSpaceVR - Robust Weight Transfer V1.0) SentFromSpaceVR - Robust Weight Transfer V1.0
Insightful Instructor The individual or team that created tutorials or guides helping others learn in any area of VRChat creation. Sipp's Avatar Box, Liindy, PxINKY Liindy

VRCA 2025

The VR Community Awards for 2025 began taking nominations from December 1, to December 14, 2025. Categories were announced on November 15th. Phase one voting began January 6 through January 13, 2026. The top three nominees advance to Phase Two. Phase Two voting is held from January 20, to January 27, and the winners are revealed in the ceremony, hosted on March 15, 2026.

A few new categories were introduced: The award for Humanoid Avatar, is now separated into Male Humanoid, and Female Humanoid. The award for Furry Avatar, is now separated into Male Furry, and Female Furry. There is also a new avatar award titled "Character Avatar: The Avatar that did not take traditional forms but became a crowd favourite with its users". The award "Avatar Innovation" was removed.

Award Category Description Phase Two
Live Streamer The streamer who brought fun and entertainment to their audience time and time again. Sponsored by Voicemod. BardicRJ, Corbelle, WingmanDraws
Shorts Creator The creator that built a loyal following through their clips and shorts. Parzeval, TFMJonny, ZakkieVR
Short Film/Documentary The film or documentary that captured your imagination and stirred your emotions. (MaxFilmsVR & Joe Hunting: The Reality of Hope), Portal Media: Stuck in Space, Studio Penrose: Our Precious Autumn
YouTube Creator The YouTuber that showcased VRChat through their adventures or journalism. CyberChimp, Derafog, GreyWolf
DJ Performance The DJ who brought the house down with their incredible remixes and/or original tracks. DJ Goofy, Loprov, Lumina
Art of Dance The dancer that inspires others, stuns crowds and showcases the ability of the dancing community. BrickieVR, DustBunny, カソウ舞踏団 yoikami
Music Artist The Singer and/or Musician that moved listeners with their stunning vocal ability and musical talent. im_naku, Starheart, When Snakes Sing
Community Leadership The community leader or co-founders that created a vibrant, loving community. (DustBunny: VR Dance Academy), (Fox ®: Yitties), NovaPie & GM's Realm
Photography The VRChat photographer that showed you a new perspective with stunning camerawork and editing skills. Kaerun, Lolo_VR, ViceFox
Unsung Hero The member of the community who should be thanked for their unknown contributions to us all. KyudoMaple, NovedPlayer, TheHomieDouggie
Virtual Experience The community that created incredible virtual experiences for their members. Sponsored by PiShock. VR Dance Academy, VRDancing
Gaming Community The community that built a group with a loving passion for their VRChat-gaming interest. Gamers, The Purple Realm, The Virtual Gauntlet
Role Play Community The role play community that created immersive worlds, NPCs or story lines that brought people together. Local Police Department, Milkyway Maid Cafe, VR Japan Tours
Social Impact The community that offered help, support and advice to it’s members through any adversity. Sponsored by Voicemod. Maple Tree, Trans Academy, VR Japan Tours
Nightlife Venue The nightclub or venue that created breathtaking performances and incredible atmospheres to keep you partying all night long. Luxe Nova's Radiance Lounge, The Rve Factory VR, Yitties
Philantrophy The charity event that raised money for a good cause and made a difference in other’s lives. (The Femboy Host Club's Trevor Project Collabs), Furality: Somna, VR Charity Event
Large Event The large event/VRChat experience that only took place 4 or less times this year, leaving you eagerly awaiting it’s return every time. Sponsored by Jinxxy. Projekt: Fest 2025, Raindance Immersive Festival, Stage Flight
Convention Experience The convention that created an unforgettable experience. Forjadores Hispanos, Furality: Somna, HIKKY: Virtual Market 2025 Summer
Humanoid Avatar (Male) The Male Human-Styled avatar that received praise and love from users and creators alike. Dyzzy: Beck, (GMsBox: Nixy - The Divine), Yorozuya: Hikaru
Humanoid Avatar (Female) The Female Human-Styled avatar that received praise and love from users and creators alike. Sponsored by Jinxxy. Azzii: Molly The Bun, (EchoLoveVR & TinkerLucky: GREY), Remi: Freya
Furry Avatar (Male) The male Furry Avatar that received praise and love from users and creators alike. AzukiTiger: Mayu, Bratbun: Biscotti, Darbi: Shawn The Shark
Furry Avatar (Female) The Female Furry Avatar that received praise and love from users and creators alike. Darbi: The Fox Moth V1.0, Liindy: Space Yeen, Mos: Viwi
Character Avatar The Avatar that did not take traditional forms but became a crowd favourite with its users. (Psychopsy: Ari - The Rose's Patchwork), (Rycia, Arankay & Royalty: Révia), SylviaCrisp: Robo Hoverkitty
Avatar OSC Integration The application that created new ways to interact in VRChat. Sponsored by PiShock. Hyroe: OSCShift, Volcanic Arts: VRCOSC, WingmanDraws:Twitch Chat Interactive OSC Redeems
Avatar Asset Creator The fun avatar system or gimmick creator that entertained you and your friends, or brought your immersion to the next level. Sponsored by Project Babble. GMsBox, Liindy, WingmanDraws
Horror Experience The horror map that scared you to the core, haunting you to this day. Codeadvanced: Astro Anomaly, Lavryou: Ticket to Nowhere, Mantibro: SlashCo VR
Game/Puzzle World The game or puzzle worlds that entertains you time and time again. LiQua: Jetski Rush, Lavryou: Ticket to Nowhere, Nex1942: VR Poker
Artistic Direction World The world with stunning visuals, atmosphere and/or immersion. [Atlas Callisto (Furality Creative): Furality Somna Lobby], Lilly The Cat: Forgotten Bloom, ZedProd: Cyberpunk PIT
Innovative Concept The world that pushed the boundaries of imagination and introduced new concepts in VRChat. Sponsored by Project Babble. Stageflight Aerial FX Team: Stage Flight, Thad Gyther: Thad's Balls, (Widget365: Neo Worlds - Home Update)
Hangout/Social World The world that brought you closer to others, becoming a local hangout for you and your friends. [Lingie & Riney (of Duskview City Nights): The Sunset Bar], Fox ®: Yitties Luxe, Mei ʚɞ: Starlight Home
World Creator The creator or team that built worlds that became an integral part of your VRChat experience. Lt_Shadow, Mei ʚɞ, Prismic247
Shader Innovation The shader that caught your eye or brought your immersion to the next level. SkyeSage Creations: Moonbox Shader, Temmie Triggered: VRC Line, Zekk: Soft Outline Shader
Tool Innovation The tool that filled in the gaps or sped up workflows for your projects. BUDDYWORKS: Poses Extension, Nanochip: Avatar Limb Scaling, sasch: BOOTHPLORER
Insightful Instructor The individual or team that created tutorials or guides helping others learn in any area of VRChat creation. FuujinVRC, HayaTikaze, YUMIZU

Community resources

References

  1. ↑ 'The VR Community Awards 2024 Are Open NOW! Vote for Your Favorite Creators and Communities on VRChat', posted by VRChat on Bluesky, December 1st, 2024; retrieved December 26, 2024.
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