CATEGORIES / FEES / REQUIREMENTS

Print

Print recognizes advertising communicated through printed publications and other physical collateral.

ELIGIBILITY: January 1, 2020 - March 26, 2021

INFORMATION: Project information is required on all entries. A detailed project description (300 words or less) is not required, but is highly recommended.

MEDIA: Each category accepts specific media types. Judging and Supporting media can be attached to your entry after your category is selected.

Judging Media: The primary material and content that the jury will be judging.
Supporting Media: Secondary material and content that the jury may choose to review at their discretion.
Reference Media: These images will be used for reference but will not be judged.

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Newspaper

PT_01: Newspaper - Single
Regular Deadline Fee: $600.00

A single (1) newspaper advertisement to promote a brand, product, service, or message. Full page, spread, or small space may be entered here.

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PT_02: Newspaper - Series
Regular Deadline Fee: $750.00

A series (2-10) of newspaper advertisements to promote a brand, product, service, or message. Full page, spread, or small space may be entered here.

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Magazine

PT_03: Magazine - Single
Regular Deadline Fee: $600.00

A single (1) magazine advertisement to promote a brand, product, service, or message. Full page, spread, small space, or supplements may be entered here.

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PT_04: Magazine - Series
Regular Deadline Fee: $750.00

A series (2-10) of magazine advertisements to promote a brand, product, service, or message. Full page, spread, small space, or supplements may be entered here.

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B2B / Trade Publication

PT_05: B2B / Trade Publication
Regular Deadline Fee: $600.00

A single (1) or series (2-10) of business-to-business or business-to-consumer advertisements appearing in an industry-specific publication. Full page, spread, small space, or supplements may be entered here.

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Posters

PT_06: Posters - Single
Regular Deadline Fee: $600.00

A single (1) printed poster displayed on a vertical surface with the intent of promoting a brand, product, service, or message. Includes guerilla postings.

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PT_07: Posters - Series
Regular Deadline Fee: $750.00

A series (2-10) of printed posters displayed on a vertical surface with the intent of promoting a brand, product, service, or message. Includes guerilla postings.

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Promotional Items

PT_08: Promotional Items - Booklets / Books / Brochures
Regular Deadline Fee: $600.00

A single (1) or series (2-10) of printed communications created to promote a brand, product, service, or message. Includes single or multi-page catalogues, pamphlets, booklets, brochures, books, flyers etc.
NOTE: Commercially available books, magazines, or newspapers should be entered into category DE_06: Books or DE_07: Magazines & Newspapers.

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PT_09: Promotional Items - Physical Products
Regular Deadline Fee: $600.00

A single (1) or series (2-10) of physical items created to promote a brand, product, service, or message. Includes giveaways, swag, or other promotional products.
NOTE: Commercial packaging should be entered in category DE_17 or DE_18: Packaging.

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Craft

PT_10: Craft - Art Direction
Regular Deadline Fee: $600.00

Communication of the brand's overall visual appearance in a single (1) or series (2-10) of print work.

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PT_11: Craft - Writing
Regular Deadline Fee: $600.00

Writing in a single (1) or series (2-10) of print work.

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PT_12: Craft - Illustration
Regular Deadline Fee: $600.00

Illustration within a single (1) or series (2-10) of print work. Can be a stand-alone work or incorporated into a larger layout.

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PT_13: Craft - Photography
Regular Deadline Fee: $600.00

Photography within a single (1) or series (2-10) of print work. Can be a stand-alone work or incorporated into a larger layout.
NOTE: Altered photographs may be entered, but added elements such as typography or illustration will not be considered.

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PT_14: Craft - Typography
Regular Deadline Fee: $600.00

Use of typography within a single (1) or series (2-10) of print work. Can be a stand-alone work or incorporated into a larger layout.

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PT_15: Craft - Printing & Production
Regular Deadline Fee: $600.00

Specialized printing or production techniques applied to a single (1) or series (2-10) of print work.

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Innovation & Transformation

PT_16: Innovation in Print
Regular Deadline Fee: $600.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of print advertising that explores transformative ideas, devices, or methods in its execution and pushes the discipline forward.
NOTE: Entries must include a written explanation of the innovative and transformative aspects of the work.

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PT_17: Innovation in Lockdown
Regular Deadline Fee: $600.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of print advertising in which innovation and ingenuity were applied to overcome limitations imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
NOTE: Entries must include a written explanation of the ingenuity of the methods used to create the work and how the challenges of social distancing, travel restrictions, talent limitations, reduced budgets, work from home, etc. were addressed.

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