We recently asked you to nominate your favourite content and content creators, and you answered the call to action! Let's take a look at your picks for the Golden Gnome Awards finalists!
Before we get into the nominees, an apology from us. This year, for the first time in a long time, the Golden Gnome for Best Cosplay Creation will be judged live at RuneFest, using the tried and true Clap-o-meter to determine our winner. We're sorry to those of you who were hoping to see your home-made cosplay efforts pay off, and to anybody who was rooting for a particular potential nominee, but this category was included in error. We counted up your nominations regardless though and everybody who would have been nominated is included in the Honourable Mentions section down below!
Best New RuneScape Video Creator
This award honors exciting new creators who have started making videos since the last Gnomes! Who’s your top pick to watch?
The nominees are:
Best RuneScape Video Creator
Let’s celebrate the legends! These seasoned creators have been delivering top-tier RuneScape content for years—but who will earn your vote?
The nominees are:
RuneScape Video of the Year
Our video nominees never stop pushing the boundaries of content creation—who will earn your vote?
The nominees are:
- Omid - Solak Log - The Journey
- PupRS - How we BEAT, an Unbeatable Record
- TheRsGuy - The End of my Hardcore Ironman.. (Series Finale)
- JoshStrifeHayes - I Played Runescape 3 for 100 hours - should you?
Best New RuneScape Streamer
Success in streaming takes dedication and effort, and these rising stars are already making a big impact!
The nominees are:
Best RuneScape Streamer
This category honors experienced streamers who continue to bring the magic of RuneScape to life – who gets your vote?
The nominees are:
Best New RuneScape Artist
These rising stars are ones to watch – but who will earn your vote?
The nominees are:
Best RuneScape Artist
Each year, these talented artists create stunning works of beauty. Let’s celebrate their efforts and cast your votes!
The nominees are:
Best RuneScape Artistic Creation
Each of these magnificent creations captures something truly special – but only one will take home the Golden Gnome!
The nominees are:
- Siroquois - "No Strings Attached" illustrated comic
- SuizzyOwl - City of Um Lofied
- Accensis - Solid Brass Zamorak with an authentic ruby
- Elej - Adorable Mini Capes
Awards that Span Both games
Best Series
From thrilling adventures to deep dives into RuneScape lore, these standout series keep us coming back for more – which one deserves your vote?
The nominees are:
Best Guidemaker / Educational Content Creator
These expert guide-makers help players navigate Gielinor with ease – whose guides have earned your vote?
The nominees are:
Best Streamed Event
Two incredible events, but only one can win! Which unforgettable moment gets your vote?
The nominees are:
Best Music Composition
From breathtaking melodies to electrifying performances, these musicians continue to inspire and amaze us!
The nominees are:
- ChunkYanilles Original Music
- J1mmys Endless Sea
- "Smells Like Teen Spirit But It's The Old School RuneScape Soundfont" by Unpragmatic Covers
- Gawkie - RuneScape Necromancy Lo-Fi album
Gamer of the Year
From epic achievements to unforgettable moments, these gamers have truly stood out this year – who will earn your vote for Gamer of the Year?
The nominees are:
Honourable Mentions
- Best New RuneScape Video Creator: CyrussRS & Prideslayer
- Best RuneScape Video Creator: InitYeah & ChevalricRS
- Best New RuneScape Streamer: Madmatthatter
- Best RuneScape Streamer: Omid
- Best New RuneScape Artist: Ninth Cloud
- Best RuneScape Artist: Accensis
- Best Series: ChunkYanille and By Release
- Gamer of the Year: xWannes, SoloMission and Gnomonkey
- Best Cosplay Creation: Dollblush as Gnome Cheerleader and MyNameIsPickles MadameMage as Kuradal, tabbyOsrs as Nieve, Deztroyer000 sporting Elite Void and a Soulreaper Axe, and ItsWill as (allegedly) Scurrius.
- Best Guidemaker/Educational Content Creator: Protoxx and Extile
We truly appreciate you taking the time to nominate and vote for your favorites, and we want to give a huge thanks to every member of the RuneScape and Old School communities! Our games wouldn't be the same without you.
Terms & Conditions
Please be advised that all Golden Gnome Winners will need to be operating in accordance with our Jagex Fan Content Policy which can be found here.
What's Next?
All that's left to do now is vote for the winners! You can cast your vote on this page at any time until Thursday February 6th. After various checks have taken place to ensure a fair process, our lucky winners will be announced during the 2025 Golden Gnomes Livestream, live at RuneFest on Saturday, March 1st.