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17.09.24. Results announcement of Trophy and Medal design and 3D printing contest.

Drum roll please... It's time to announce the winners of the #PODIUMXCULTS contest! We received a huge amount of entries and all the participants excelled, which made it very difficult to choose the winners. A big thank you to all of you for your creativity and commitment!

Here are the big winners!

These winners shared their designs exclusively on Cults for the duration of the contest.
DIKUMA
DIKUMA
RESORTE TROPHY

pyroka3d
pyroka3d
Olympic Fire Trophy

notreallyabird
notreallyabird
Build Your Own Trophy!

We would also like to mention the entries that we liked very much and that were very popular with the community. Unfortunately we had to make a choice... These designs are not on the podium but still get the Contest Winner badge on their profile as an honorable mention and encouragement. Here is the list (it is not a ranking):

02.09.24. The contest is now closed!

Thank you for your entries, they are amazing! The jury will deliberate (it will be hard to decide ;)) and you will be informed soon (from mid-September)) of the results on our website. Stay tuned!

On the occasion of the 2024 sports summer, create trophies, medals, cups... with your 3D printer!

The challenge of 3D modeling and 3D printing about Sports' Rewards like Trophies and Medals

We're delighted to announce this new 3D modeling competition, celebrating the competitive spirit and ion for sport in the summer of sport 2024. With the Paris 2024 Olympics, Euro soccer, Copa America, Wimbledon tournament, Tour de and more, it's the perfect time to showcase your creativity and 3D printing skills by deg unique and memorable sports awards.

Whether you're an expert in 3D modeling or a ionate beginner, this competition is open to all skill levels. We encourage a diversity of ideas and creations, so let your imagination run wild and show us your vision of sports awards through your 3D models.

To inspire you, here are some ideas for sports awards that can be 3D printed:

  • Personalized trophies to celebrate individual or team victories
  • Unique medals representing different sports or disciplines
  • Elegant cups to honor outstanding performance
  • Badges and insignia for friendly competitions or local tournaments
  • Statuettes of athletes in action, capturing iconic moments
  • Trophy bases customizable with names and dates
  • Decorative or practical sports accessories for enthusiasts
  • Etc.

If you'd like to find inspiration and see what's already been published on the platform, visit this collection of best STL files for trophies and medals.

Get ready to celebrate a sporting summer with 3D printed creations that reflect the honor and glory of competition. On your printers, get set, go!

How long does the contest run?

The competition will run from June 15, 2024 to August 31, 2024.

What are the prizes?

In order to reward the best achievements, Cults offers you 1500 USD to spend as you wish, enough to cover some of your needs in 3D printing material for example :) See the payment by bank transfer in the rules.

  • 1st prize : 750 USD
  • 2nd prize: 500 USD
  • 3rd prize: 250 USD

How to enter the contest?

  • Publish one or more new (never published on Cults before) and original 3D printable models (designs of your own making) related to the contest theme.
  • Mention in the description of your design the hashtag #PODIUMXCULTS (your design will not appear immediately in the list of entries due to moderation, please wait a few moments).
  • Submit your free 3D model on Cults.
  • Share your design with others to get the most visibility and increase your chances of winning.

How will the winners be selected?

Participants will be judged by the Cults team according to the following criteria:

  • Originality of the 3D model: 10 points
  • Usefulness and ingenuity of the creation: 10 points
  • Quality and photographic staging: 5 points
  • Popularity of the model (number of likes, s, views, etc.): 5 points

For more information, see contest rules.

How to enter the contest?

Participate by ing your 3D model to Cults and don't forget to add the contest hashtag #PODIUMXCULTS in the 3D file description.

I participate to the contest!

To see all the creations that are already participating in the contest and to compare yourself to the others, click on the button below:

Check out the entries