How to Enter

This year, we’ve returned to our online submission platform, Iceberg. All entries should be entered via the Iceberg app.

We also took a fresh look at the categories and revamped those a bit! Take a look at our categories page to decide which category applies to your entry. If you need help deciding which category is best, please contact us at info@cadc.org

Eligibility

To be representative of work produced in this region, at least one aspect of the creative execution must have been accomplished in Connecticut. The piece must be entered in the category that represents that aspect. For example, if only the Photography was done for an Annual Report by a Connecticut creative then it must be entered in the Photography category, not in the Annual Reports category. Take a look at our categories page to decide which category applies to your entry.

The judges may select as many awards of Gold, Silver, and Excellence as they see fit. The rest of the awards given are special, single-recipient awards.

Note: Individual pieces can be entered into as many categories as you like, but will only be able to win awards in two design categories and one photography/ illustration category. The judges will decide which categories are most suited for each individual piece to win.

Honors at the Awards

EMERGING EXCELLENCE
Introduced in 2019 and selected unanimously by the judges, this award shines a light on the potential of one especially talented student.

SPIRIT OF CREATIVITY
Introduced in 1993 and selected unanimously by the judges, this award recognizes innovation or excellence in concept or execution.

JUDGES’ AWARD
Each judge selects one piece that they believe exemplifies excellence. There are no restrictions or prerequisites; they’re free to select whichever piece speaks to them.

BEST IN SHOW
As the highest award at the show, this is selected unanimously by the judges from a pool of pieces that have all received Gold awards.

HALL OF FAME
Established in 1995 and selected by the board, this award honors individuals and companies who have distinguished themselves in our community.

Hall of Fame Recipients

SERVICE AWARD
Implemented in 2015 and selected by the board, this award recognizes a board member’s long-standing service and commitment.

Service Award Recipients

Entry Preparation

Please ensure no personal or company/agency names are on entries (aside from self-promotion categories) to ensure fairness and anonymity in judging.

Judges will review entries virtually in Round One. Later, we will collect physical entries for those submissions that become eligible for Round Two.

Be creative with the media you are submitting. You can upload images, PDFs, videos, and links—up to five in each category. Please be aware of the resolution requirements (see below).

Verbal descriptions of your work are not required. However, if you feel it would help, please include it as a PDF—the judges will review it.

Please make sure you include all team members in the entry description!

Entry Technical Guidelines

Upload standard definition or HD video files. Iceberg’s video platform is powered by Vimeo. Click here for video compression recommendations directly from Vimeo to ensure your videos are presented as clearly as possible.
There is a maximum video file size of 1 GB per video.
Accepted file formats include: .AVI, .MOV, .MP4.
Upload the highest resolution version of the image without exceeding the maximum file size of 25 MB per image.
Accepted file formats include: .PNG, .JPG, .JPEG, .GIF.
There is a maximum document file size of 25 MB per document.
Accepted file formats include: .PDF.
Attach website URLs for your entry.

Entry Fees

Submission fees are $95 per entry, and CADC Supporters have entry discounts available. Entry fees are $35 per entry for current students.*

* Students must include a copy of a current student I.D.

Late Fee Submissions: All entries submitted from April 8, 2024 through April 14, 2024 are $125 each.

Payment by credit card must be made online with submissions.

Deadline

The deadline for 2025 entries is TBD. All work MUST be submitted by 11:59pm using the Iceberg app. If you have any questions about the new process, please contact us at info@cadc.org.

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