noun
Rookie of the Year award; best newcomer award
An award given to the most outstanding newcomer in a field such as literature, sports, or entertainment.
彼はその小説で新人賞を受賞した。
He won the Rookie of the Year award for that novel.
今年の新人賞は誰が取ると思いますか。
Who do you think will win the best newcomer award this year?