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D&AD Awards 2019

In partnership with Adobe and Clear Channel.

We are now closed for entries. Join us at D&AD Festival, where craft, creativity and culture collide, 21–23 May, London. Pencil Winners will be announced at the D&AD Awards Ceremony on 23 May, the spectacular finale of D&AD Festival.

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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. As a not-for-profit, 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.

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.

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.

Prepare Your Entries

D&AD Awards 2019 Entry Guide
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Everything You Need to Know

Get updated and find out what's changed for 2019.
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.
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.
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.
All the nitty gritty small print that you need to enter D&AD Awards.
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Judges, Categories and Side Hustle

Judging Criteria

Design

Is the idea inspiring?
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?

Advertising + Film & Entmt.

Is the idea inspiring?
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?

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

D&AD Awards Ceremony 2019

The D&AD Awards 2019 entry deadline has passed. Join us at the D&AD Awards Ceremony on 23 May 2019 and be the first to see who will be taking home the coveted Wood, Graphite, Yellow and Black D&AD Pencils.

Get in Touch

Awards Team
+44 (0) 207 840 1111
Contact D&AD Awards

Awards Director
+44 (0) 207 840 1171
Contact Donal

Japan
+81 90 4736 5965
Contact Kotoko

Latam and Portugal
+44 (0) 207 840 1173
Contact Pablo

Europe
+34 655 725 215
Contact Cristina

Press Team
+44 (0) 207 840 1158
Contact Matt

Partnerships Team
+44 (0) 207 840 1129
Contact Amanda

Memberships Team
+44 (0) 207 840 1178
Contact Ella

This Year's Partners

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