Entry Rules
How to Enter
This year, we’re returning 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 list 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.
Awards
The judges may select as many awards of Gold, Silver, and Excellence as they see fit. In addition to the category awards, Best of Show will be awarded if there is a single piece that stands out above the rest. Also, the Richard Hess Spirit of Creativity Award may be given to the piece that best exemplifies innovation or excellence in concept or execution in any entry that does not win for Best of Show. Also, the judges may choose Judges’ Awards for those pieces that stand out above the rest but do not win for the Richard Hess Spirit of Creativity Award or Best of Show. The last award is the Emerging Excellence, introduced in 2019 and selected unanimously by the judges, this award shines a light on the potential of one especially talented student.
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.
Entry Preparation
Please make sure no personal or company/agency names are on entries (aside from self-promotion categories) to ensure fairness and anonymity in judging.
Some Things to Remember
Judges will review entries virtually in Round One. Later, we will collect physical entries only for those that become eligible for Round Two.
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.
Be creative with the media you are submitting. You can upload images, PDFs, videos, links – up to five in each category.
Please be aware of resolution requirements.
Verbal descriptions of your work are not required. Though if you feel it would help, please include in the form of a pdf – the judges will review them.
Please make sure you include all team members!
Entry Technical Guidelines
Here are some technical and file recommendations to make your entry process run as smoothly as possible.
Video
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.
Images
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.
Documents
There is a maximum document file size of 25 MB per document.
Accepted file formats include: .PDF.
URLs
Attach website URLs for your entry.
Entry Fees
Submission fees are $95 per entry, and CADC supporters have entry discounts available. Entry fees are $25 per entry for current students.*
* Students must include a copy of a current student I.D.
Late Fee Submissions: All entries submitted from April 15, 2023 through April 21, 2023 are $125 each.
Payment by credit card must be made online with submissions.
Deadline
The deadline for entries is April 22, 2023. 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.