The ADC 104th Annual Awards

The ADC Annual Awards, part of The One Club for Creativity, is the longest-running industry award show in the world, celebrating its remarkable 104th year in 2025.

These awards honor the best in advertising, digital media, graphic and publication design, packaging and product design, motion, gaming, experiential and architecture, photography, illustration, and apparel design—with a strong emphasis on artistry and craftsmanship. Winners are selected by respected juries and awarded the prestigious Gold, Silver, and Bronze Cubes at the Annual Awards Gala.

New Changes for ADC 104th Annual Awards

• Pharma/Health/Wellness added as a new discipline.

• Publication Design now split into two categories: Book Design and Magazine/Newspaper Design.

• Product Design and Packaging Design now have separate juries.

• The Typography category is now called Typography/Lettering.

Additionally, a tiered pricing structure is introduced to accommodate smaller agencies, studios, and freelancers. Larger companies pay the standard fee, while discounts are offered to smaller firms, and freelancers or one-person shops receive even greater reductions.

Legacy and Significance

Founded by the Art Directors Club in 1920, the ADC Annual Awards continue to celebrate global excellence in craft and innovation across all forms of advertising and design, making it the longest continuously running awards program of its kind.

ADC 104th Annual Awards – Entry Fee

Entry fees range from $75 to $650 depending on the category and type of entry. Complete details on fees can be found on the official website.