Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline for entries?

There are 3 main Entry deadlines this year:

EARLY BIRD: Monday 16 December 2024, 23:59h
REGULAR: Monday 27 January 2025, 23:59h
EXTENDED & FINAL: Monday 3 February 2025, 23:59h

Can I start an Entry and finish it later?

Yes you can. Just log in / or create an account and start your entry. Answer as many questions as possible and hit save whenever you feel ready to leave.
As long as the Extended and Final deadline has not hit yet, you can always log in again to edit or add text and files (yes, even after submitting).

How often can I enter the same project?

You may enter the same project into a maximum of 8 Categories (across the Advertising, Design, Craft & Next disciplines).

Are physical entries accepted?

They sure are! Certain categories give you the possibility of mailing physical entry materials. Please have a look at the category descriptions to see which allows physical material.

How much does it cost to enter?

There is a fee for each entry that you submit. These fees vary per Discipline and sometimes per Category.
To view a summary of all fees, click here.

Can I get a discount?

That depends... we offer 50% off for all Freelancers, new and small companies.

You can use one of the following discount codes when checking out:
• Freelance Creative Professionals CODE: FREELANCE2025
• New Company (registered after 1 January 2024) CODE: NEW2025
• Small Company (max 3 people) CODE: SMALL2025

Where can I find ADCN’s bank details?

Here! They are ADCN via ABN AMRO, IBAN NL40 ABNA 0544 7403 94.
This will also be indicated on your invoice.

Where do my entry fees go?

As a non-profit organization, ADCN uses all of its surplus revenues to invest in the development of creative professionals and Dutch creativity through the awards and year-round (member) programs.

Who can Enter?

Anybody with great ideas can enter. We‘re sure you can always find a category that fits you.

Please note; organizations and individuals (of any nationality) must be registered in the Netherlands and/or individuals with Dutch nationality working/living outside the Netherlands are eligible to enter. If you are a student, you have to be studying in the Netherlands. You do not need to be a Member of ADCN to enter.

Can two organizations enter the same work?

Two different entrants cannot enter the same work in the same category.
In case two different entrants want to enter the same work in different categories, please take care that the number of times the work is submitted in total does not exceed 8. In case of duplicate entries, we will only accept the entry that was paid first.

I‘m the client / brand, can I also enter work?

Yes, clients and commissioners can enter work created or executed for them either internally or by an external agency (as long as it has not been entered by the external agency in the same category).

Can I enter work that was my own initiative, without a client brief?

Yes you can! But not in all categories.

Self-initiated, non-commercial or non-commissioned work can be entered in the categories Social Design, Podcasting, Talent, Innovation, Impact. For more info, please refer to category descriptions.