Organizer
The One Club for Creativity

Location
International competition (global participation)

Deadline
Regular deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:59PM PT

Competition Category
Multiple creative disciplines including advertising, digital media, graphic and publication design, packaging and product design, motion, gaming, experiential and architecture, photography, illustration

Eligibility
Global creative talent (open to agencies, studios, and freelancers)

Entry Fee
Fees start at $75 per entry and vary depending on category and entry type ². Tiered pricing available for smaller agencies and freelancers

Prizes/Awards

• Gold, Silver and Bronze Cubes
• Honored at the Annual Awards Gala
• Winners join legacy of influential artists
• New Paul Manship Medal category for individual designers

Core Introduction
The ADC 105th Annual Awards is the world's longest continuously running industry award show , celebrating excellence in design and craft . As an iconic non-profit award show, revenue generated funds professional development, education, and diversity programs to create a beautiful future for the industry . New for this edition are separate Health & Wellness and Pharma disciplines, plus four new categories in the Artificial Intelligence discipline . Established in 1920, it's the world's first continuously running awards program recognizing global excellence in craft and innovation in advertising and design .