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D&AD Awards 2019
There's still time to enter. Download the guide to learn more about how to enter, the categories and prices.
Next Awards deadline 27 March 2019.
Your Next Big Story
For 57 years D&AD has stimulated and celebrated creative excellence in commercial creativity, annually inviting 250 of the world’s greatest creative practitioners to judge the year’s finest work.
Symbolising all this is the iconic D&AD Pencil.
For those who achieve one, it is career defining.
And it’s more than an award. D&AD gives back to the creative industry to make it fairer, more open and more accessible, no matter who you are or where you’re from.
That’s what makes a D&AD Pencil coveted and respected the world over.
So enter D&AD Awards 2019 for the glory, to prove that you’re making the best creative work out there, to write your next big story.
But also enter to be part of the narrative shaping the creative industry to be stronger, fairer and more open for everyone.
What's New in 2019
Craft Categories
This year we are launching a newly restructured craft offering with standalone craft categories, ranging from Illustration to Cinematography, Direction to Typography, that cover both design and advertising.
Next Categories
Budding professionals have the opportunity to submit their work into our newly formed Next categories. Giving emerging creatives, designers and crafts practitioners the platform to showcase their individual talents. Learn more.
Shortlist
D&AD is one of the toughest to win, making the Pencil that much more treasured. A lot of good work nearly makes it, so for the first time ever during live judging we’ll be releasing a shortlist to spotlight the work that sparked debate.
Side Hustle
For the first time ever, we are looking beyond client-briefed work and awarding those hungry and thriving, anyone running a side hustle or a creative project whilst holding down full-time employment in the creative industry. Learn more.
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Everything You Need to Know
Get updated and find out what's changed for 2019.
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Not sure what each of the D&AD Pencil levels mean? Read this.
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Essential information on who can enter D&AD Awards and how to do it.
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All the nitty gritty small print that you need to enter D&AD Awards.
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Three Easy Steps to Enter
1. Register
Register your details to create your account and begin preparing your entries. If you already have an account, you can skip this step.
2. Prepare Entries
Download the guide to find out everything you need to know to prepare your entries, eligibility, judging criteria and how to enter.
3. Enter
If you’re registered and know your category, entry criteria and formats for upload then you’re ready to enter the D&AD Awards.
Judges, Categories and Side Hustle
Judging Criteria
Design
Is the idea inspiring?
Is it brilliantly executed?
Is it fit for purpose?
Is it brilliantly executed?
Is it fit for purpose?
Crafts
Is it brilliantly crafted?
Does the craft elevate the idea?
Is the idea inspiring?
Is it fit for purpose?
Does the craft elevate the idea?
Is the idea inspiring?
Is it fit for purpose?
Advertising + Film & Entmt.
Is the idea inspiring?
Is it brilliantly executed?
Is it fit for purpose?
Is it brilliantly executed?
Is it fit for purpose?
Purpose
Is the idea inspiring?
Is creativity used as a force for good?
Is it brilliantly executed?
Is creativity used as a force for good?
Is it brilliantly executed?
Special Awards
Companies of the Year
Awarded to the most awarded Design Studio, Advertising Agency, Production Company and Client at D&AD of the current year. Pencils will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Presidents Award
Awarded by the D&AD President each year to a inspirational or industry figure of the president’s choice. Regarded as one of the highest honours of our industry.
Collaborative
Recognising those long-lasting relationships between design, advertising and production companies and their clients. Winners are selected by the D&AD Board of Trustees.
Key Dates 2019
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1 November 2018
Open for entries
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D&AD Awards 2019 is now open for entries
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12 December 2018
Earlybird deadline
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D&AD Awards early entry deadline; 10% off all entries
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20 February 2019
Deadline
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D&AD Awards entry deadline
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13 March 2019
Extended deadline
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20% late fee applies
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21 - 23 May 2019
D&AD Festival
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The Old Truman Brewery, Shoreditch
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23 May 2019
D&AD Awards Ceremony
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The Old Truman Brewery, Shoreditch
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The Award That Goes Further
Enter your own great idea, and support the beginnings of great ideas across the industry – and outside it.
Get in Touch
Awards Team
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Awards Director
+44 (0) 207 840 1171
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Europe
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