Eligibility
Professionals
The NAC is open to all those involved in the creative fields of advertising communication- ad agencies, production companies, advertisers etc.
Students
Students currently enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs in advertising, graphic design, photography, illustration and media in Canada are eligible to enter the competition. Student work will be judged separately but by the same criteria and juries as professional work.
Rules
Teams can exceed 2, but only 2 will be awarded the prize. Students may enter in teams of 1 or 2. Teams may submit to more than 1 category. Choose from any of the categories, download the brief, win a trip to Cannes. It’s that simple. Well, except the winning part. That’s actually pretty tough. Click here for full rules and regulations.
Key dates/Deadlines
March 7 - Briefs go live
April 10 - Deadline for submission
Mid-April - Judging
April 27 - Winners announced at NAC Gala
June 18 - Winners go to Cannes
Fees/Payment
First submission is $175. Subsequent submissions are $50. There is no charge for students entering the Student Category. You must pay for your entries online using a credit card. Your credit card information will be encrypted and processed via Stripe.com so that your privacy is protected. The NAC WILL NOT STORE your information for any reason. The NAC accepts AMEX, MasterCard and VISA. Please be aware that an invoice will be emailed to you in your payment confirmation. Your itemized list may also serve as your invoice. The NAC does NOT provide invoices other than these. There are no refunds.
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Submissions
Entries are uploaded digitally through the entry system. Submissions must adhere to entry requirements.
Creative entries submit the following:
- - All working files including all linked images and fonts
- - A final posterboard displaying the artwork. Posterboard must measure 22" x 28” (landscape or portrait) and must fit the required template specifications.
Media entries submit the following:
- - All working files including all linked images and fonts
- - A final posterboard displaying the artwork. Posterboard must measure 22" x 28” (landscape or portrait) and must fit the required template specifications
Only work created solely for the purpose of entering this competition is eligible. Entrants must use royalty-free music for all submissions including presentation videos. Download the submission form, here.
Judging
Juries in the Creative and Media field will select the winning work. These creative directors, art directors, photographers, illustrators, designers, copywriters and media planners represent the vision of the NAC, and they bring experience and expertise to each jury. Judges for the NAC face a difficult goal: to choose the most compelling, moving work that successfully translates the brief and celebrates excellence in craft. There is no guarantee of a winner in every category. Meet your Jury.
Prizing
Based on your age, your status and how good you are, determines how you should pack. So pay attention.
Click here for full prizing details.
