Entry
View the list of categories and read more about the specialist entry categories for additional requirements you may need to prepare before submission.
Important Dates
Entry
Entries Open 25th June
Entries Close 3rd August
Physical Entries 10th August
Awards
Jury Session 17th - 19th August
Shortlist Announcement 1st October
Pricing
AGDA / DINZ Members
$110 Per Entry
$90 Earlybird Entry
Public
$165 Per Entry
$140 Earlybird Entry
Students
$45 Per Entry
First entry free for Members
Earlybird Deadline
Friday 20th July — 5pm AEST
Slowpoke Deadline
Friday 3rd August — Midnight AEST
Physical Entry Deadline
Friday 10th August — 5pm AEST
Late Entry Deadline
Friday 10th August — 5pm AEST
Bulk Discount
5 or more entries earns a 5% discount
10 or more entries earns a 10% discount
To be eligible for the bulk discount, entries all need to be registered at the same time.
Late Fees
$50 late fee per entry applies to entries submitted after midnight 3rd August.
Process
All work submitted must have been printed, published or installed between 1st July 2017 and 30th June 2018.
For the Branding category, samples are helpful but not mandatory.
For the Packaging and Publications categories, samples are not mandatory, however they do help judges see the work in a favourable light.
The AGDA Design Awards are open for public entry, however these entries will not be eligible for the AGDA Member discounted price. Non-members are required to sign up as a 'Web Member' in order to submit entries. Or you can join as an AGDA member and access membership benefits on our website at agda.com.au/become-a-member/register/.
Please allow 24 hours or one business day between signing up as a Web Member or joining/renewing your membership before submitting your entries.
Submission of entry gives AGDA the right to use images and entry information for publicity, publication and exhibition purposes.
Physical entries will not be returned.
Questions on eligibility and entry guidelines are to be directed to:
AGDA Design Awards
[email protected]
How to enter
Step 1 - Submit your online entries
Enter awards via 'My Entries'. You may submit as many entries as you like (maximum 5 images per entry), and you also have the opportunity to save and revise your entries at your convenience before you register them. Entries must be uploaded online (Step 2) and physical items sent if required (Step 4).
Step 2 - Prepare your online entry artwork
As part of your online registration you must upload a PNG version of your entry. (Maximum of 5 separate images per entry) This PNG will be used as reproduction artwork for various printed collateral.
Size: 3000 pixels x 2250 pixels
72ppi
RGB 24 bit PNG
If you experience difficulty with your uploads please contact: awards@agda.com.au
Step 3 - Register and pay
Once you have reviewed your entries and are satisfied your artwork is correct, you can register your entries. Your registration can be for one or more entries - you can select which ones you wish to register (and leave off the ones you wish to complete at a later date if desired). You can pay immediately via Credit Card.
When your entries have been registered, they are ‘locked in' and cannot be changed.
Download the Entry Labels and print off your registration(s) as an Entry Summary and Tax Invoice. To download your entry labels go to the My Awards Entries tab and select your entry from the list. There will be a Print Label option at the bottom of this page.
Step 4 - Prepare your physical samples
Attach your entry label to the corresponding physical samples and deliver to:
AGDA Design Awards
11 William Langman Circuit
Ridleyton, 5008, South Australia