As a way to inspire the hardcore Star Wars fans who still love the franchise, Lucasfilm has announced the Star Wars Fan Awards which they are calling “the ultimate celebration of Star Wars fan creativity!” This goes beyond just fan films. According to StarWars.com:

We want to honor the many ways that fans express their love of a galaxy far, far away — including everything from fan-made films to cosplay and beyond. So if you’re most impressive, we want to see what you can do.

Too bad they don’t have an award for most enthusiastic fan because I would totally win! Here’s a complete list of categories below:

• Videos – Long (Up to 5 Minutes) and Short (Up to 15 Seconds): Best Animation, Best Stop Motion, Best Comedy, Best Choreography, Best Visual Effects, Audience Choice, Filmmaker Select, Spirit of Fandom
• Photos: Best Scene-Inspired Photo, Best Family Portrait, Best Throwback Photo, Best Original Concept, Funniest, Best Pet Photography, Best Star Wars Food Presentation, Best in Show, Audience Choice
• Visual Art: Best Digital Art, Best Poster Art, Best Custom Costume, Best 2-D/Traditional Art, Best 3-D/Physical Art, Best Custom Figure, Best Custom Diorama, Best in Show, Audience Choice

By branching out beyond just fan films, it seems like they are trying to make Star Wars fandom fun again, which is great! Especially with all of the hate that the franchise has been getting from a small percentage of the community. Below you’ll find out how to get started, along with some key dates:

Here are some additional details:

Winners will be chosen by a panel of Lucasfilm judges, with the Audience Choice award decided by you, the fans! The Star Wars Fan Awards will culminate in a special episode of The Star Wars Show, announcing winners and featuring a few exciting surprises.

An expansion of the Star Wars Fan Film Awards, a longstanding Lucasfilm tradition, the Star Wars Fan Awards will highlight the unique talents and gifts of the Star Wars fan galaxy. We would be honored if you would join us.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Enter contest between 7/18/18 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (“PT”) and 9/17/18 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., Canada (excluding Quebec), Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Puerto Rico who are 13+ at time of entry. Limit 1 submission per genre per person. There are 34 Star Wars prize packs available to be won (Estimated Value: US$200 each). See Official Rules available on www.StarWars.com on or after7/11/18 for full details on how to enter, eligibility requirements, prize description and limitations. Void in Quebec and where prohibited.  Sponsor: Disney Online, 500 South Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA 91521-7667.