Your entry into The Avant Garde Open, presented by The Black Harriers. This $5 ticket secures your submission slot in one single model category (Spartans, ODSTs, Jiralhanae, or Sangheili) or the Squad category. After purchase, email your submission photos along with your order confirmation to the contest inbox to complete your entry. Contest inbox: to be announced. Open to mainland United States residents only. Submissions close November 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time. See the full contest rules on the Avant Garde Open page before entering.
AWARDS
Vanguard Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals are awarded within each of the five categories.
Best in Show, the Maestro Medal, is awarded across every single model entry from all four single model categories, judged independently of category placement:
• Master Maestro, 1st Overall, earns The Avant Garde Laureate trophy and the Spartan Killers expansion.
• Expert Maestro, 2nd Overall, earns a commemorative plaque and the Banished Reinforcements expansion.
• Adept Maestro, 3rd Overall, earns a commemorative plaque and the Banished Garrison Scenery Expansion.
Physical prizes are awarded to the top three overall placements only. Squad entries are eligible for Vanguard medals but not for overall placement or prize support.
Your entry into The Avant Garde Open, presented by The Black Harriers. This $5 ticket secures your submission slot in one single model category (Spartans, ODSTs, Jiralhanae, or Sangheili) or the Squad category. After purchase, email your submission photos along with your order confirmation to the contest inbox to complete your entry. Contest inbox: to be announced. Open to mainland United States residents only. Submissions close November 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time. See the full contest rules on the Avant Garde Open page before entering.
AWARDS
Vanguard Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals are awarded within each of the five categories.
Best in Show, the Maestro Medal, is awarded across every single model entry from all four single model categories, judged independently of category placement:
• Master Maestro, 1st Overall, earns The Avant Garde Laureate trophy and the Spartan Killers expansion.
• Expert Maestro, 2nd Overall, earns a commemorative plaque and the Banished Reinforcements expansion.
• Adept Maestro, 3rd Overall, earns a commemorative plaque and the Banished Garrison Scenery Expansion.
Physical prizes are awarded to the top three overall placements only. Squad entries are eligible for Vanguard medals but not for overall placement or prize support.
