## Nominations Now Open for the 2024 Ursa Major Awards!
The furry community is abuzz with excitement as the nominations for the 2024 Ursa Major Awards are now officially open. This annual celebration of excellence in anthropomorphic literature and arts invites everyone to participate in recognizing the best works of the past year.
From February 1 to February 28, 2025, fans and creators alike can nominate their favorite works across a diverse range of categories. These include:
– **Best Anthropomorphic Motion Picture**
– **Best Anthropomorphic Dramatic Short Work**
– **Best Anthropomorphic Dramatic Series**
– **Best Anthropomorphic Novel**
– **Best Anthropomorphic Short Fiction**
– **Best Anthropomorphic Other Literary Work**
– **Best Anthropomorphic Non-Fiction Work**
– **Best Anthropomorphic Graphic Story**
– **Best Anthropomorphic Comic Strip**
– **Best Anthropomorphic Magazine**
– **Best Anthropomorphic Published Illustration**
– **Best Anthropomorphic Game**
– **Best Anthropomorphic Website**
– **Best Anthropomorphic Costume (Fursuit)**
– **Best Anthropomorphic Music**
To help guide your nominations, the Ursa Major Awards website has compiled the 2024 Recommended Anthropomorphics List (RAL), though nominations are not limited to works listed there. For instance, you might consider nominating a compelling animated short like “Pan De Noche” by Jovince Balanquit, even if it’s not on the RAL[1].
When nominating a fursuit, make sure to include a link to a high-quality photo taken in 2024, along with details on where the photo was taken and who created the fursuit if that information isn’t already available on the RAL[1].
The Ursa Major Awards, administered by the Anthropomorphic Literature and Arts Association (ALAA), have been a cornerstone of the furry fandom since their inception in 2001. These awards are designed to honor outstanding achievements in anthropomorphic arts, similar to how the Hugo Awards recognize science fiction excellence[2].
After the nomination phase closes, a voting phase will follow, likely starting in mid-March. Anyone interested in voting will need to register to receive their ballot number. The winners will be determined by popular vote, reflecting the community’s collective appreciation for the best in furry creativity.
This is your chance to shine a spotlight on the talented creators and works that have enriched the furry community over the past year. So, don’t hesitate to nominate your favorites and spread the word to fellow furries!
For more details and to submit your nominations, visit the Ursa Major Awards website. Let’s make this year’s awards a celebration to remember!
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**Source:**
[Nominate for the Ursa Major Awards 2024](https://dogpatch.press/2025/02/06/nominate-ursa-major-2024/)
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