New awards and categories for 2027:
We are excited to announce new awards and categories for 2027. The Creative Circle Awards now offer the following awards and categories:
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Creative Circle Awards (UK)
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New Talent Creative Circle Awards (UK)
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Short Film Creative Circle Awards (UK)
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Health, Wellbeing and Pharma Creative Circle Awards (UK) - NEW
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International Creative Circle Awards (non-UK) - NEW
Read on below to explore each of the awards and the categories you can enter.
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1. Creative Circle Awards UK (founded 1945)
The Creative Circle Awards celebrates creativity in the UK advertising and marketing industry. Identifying the best creative work and honouring the talent behind the work while supporting the next generation of creative talent.
Our mission is to recognise and reward valuable outstanding contributions to UK creativity in marketing, the ideas, the execution and the craft. Creativity that shines brightly and stands the test of time.
FILM – TV – MOVING IMAGE
This category group celebrates creativity across film, television and moving image. It recognises original ideas, brought to life with skill and integrity, that set the standard for the industry to follow.
FILM PRODUCTION – FILM CRAFT
This category group celebrates the creativity and technical precision behind outstanding film craft, across every stage of production and post production. It recognises the specialist skills that turn a strong idea into exceptional work on screen.
AUDIO & SOUND DESIGN
This category group celebrates creativity in sound and its power to shape emotion, atmosphere and storytelling. It recognises work across audio design, sound design and sound supervision where sound brings an idea to life.
MUSIC VIDEO
This category group celebrates creativity where music and image meet. It recognises music videos that amplify the artist’s vision and bring a song vividly to life on screen, through original ideas and exceptional production.
PRESS & OUTDOOR
This category group celebrates creativity in print and in public space. It recognises press and outdoor work, for its creative idea and its execution that stops people in their tracks and communicates its message.
ONLINE, DIRECT & GAMING
This category group celebrates creativity across digital, interactive, gaming and direct marketing. It recognises ideas that earn attention in the moments where audiences choose to interact, from online platforms and one-to-one communications to immersive gaming environments.
DESIGN, CRAFT, BRANDING & PACKAGING
This category group celebrates creativity in design, where exceptional craft elevates an idea. It recognises work from striking visual identities to thoughtfully engineered packaging, where detail, materials and execution come together to strengthen the brand experience.
GENERAL
This category group celebrates creativity that isn’t confined to a single medium. It recognises integrated campaigns, low-budget campaigns and inventive uses of innovation and technology, rewarding original ideas that stay strong wherever they appear.
PR & SOCIAL
This category group celebrates creativity that travels through communities and sparks conversation. It recognises PR and social work, from real-time cultural moments to long-term brand narratives, that earns attention and shapes perception in the spaces where audiences connect and share.
EVENT & EXPERIENCE
This category group celebrates creativity that people can step into and take part in. It recognises live and virtual events and experiences that bring an idea to life in the moment, draw audiences in and stay with them long after.
WRITING
This category group celebrates creativity in words, and the way they shape ideas and connect with audiences. It recognises writing in every medium, from sharp headlines to long-form narratives, that is original, purposeful and leaves a lasting impression.
PHOTOGRAPHY & ILLUSTRATION
This category group celebrates creativity in image-making, from striking photography to beautifully crafted illustration. It recognises images that are distinctive and technically accomplished, communicating an idea and evoking emotion at a glance.
FILM - TV - MOVING IMAGE
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FILM
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F1Film - Brand Idents
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F2Film - Branded Entertainment, Documentary
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F3Film - Branded Entertainment, Fiction
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F4Film - Channel Idents
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F5Film - Cinema 1 - 2 minutes
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F6Film - Cinema 1 minute & under
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F7Film - Cinema 2 minutes or over
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F8Film - Direct Film
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F9Film - Film for other screens
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F10Film - Fashion Commercial Film
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F11Film - Charity/Public Service Film
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F12Film - For Positive Change
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F13Film - Mobile film
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F17Film - Online Film 1 - 2 minutes
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F18Film - Online Film 1 minute or under
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F19Film - Online Film 2 minutes or over
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F20Film - Tactical Film
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F21Film - Title Sequence
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F22Film - TV 30secs or under
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F23Film - TV 31 - 60secs
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F24Film - TV 61secs or over
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MUSIC VIDEO
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MUSIC VIDEO
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MV1Music Video - Promo Film
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MV2Music Video - Concert/Live Film
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MV3Music Video - Music Documentary
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MUSIC VIDEO CRAFT
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MV4Music Video - Achievement in Production
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MV5Music Video - Animation
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MV6Music Video - Artiste Performance
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MV7Music Video - Casting
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MV8Music Video - Choreography
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MV9Music Video - Cinematography
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MV10Music Video - Colour Grading
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MV11Music Video - Direction
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MV12Music Video - Editing
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MV13Music Video - For Positive Change
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MV14Music Video - Production Design
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MV15Music Video - Story/Idea
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MV16Music Video - Styling
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MV17Music Video - Use of Low Budget
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MV18Music Video - Visual Effects
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FILM PRODUCTION - FILM CRAFT
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DIRECTION
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FC1 - Film Craft - Direction
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CINEMATOGRAPHY
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FC2 - Film Craft - Cinematography
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EDITING
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ED1Film Craft - Editing
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ED2Film Craft - Editing Visual Effects
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ANIMATION
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AN1Animation - Story/Idea
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AN2Animation - Motion Design
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AN3Animation - Characters & Creatures
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AN4Animation - Lens Based Animation (Stop Frame)
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AN5Animation - Digital 3D - Full CG
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AN6Animation - Digital 3D - CG in live action plates
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AN7Animation - Digital 2D
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AN8Animation - Mixed Media Animation
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AN9Animation - For Positive Change
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VISUAL EFFECTS
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Visual Effects - Commercial Film
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Visual Effects - Online/mobile marketing
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Visual Effects - In Camera
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COLOUR GRADING
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CG1 - Colour Grading - Commercial Film Grading
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CASTING, COSTUME & PERFORMANCE
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CCP1Film Craft - Casting
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CCP2Film Craft - Casting Celebrities
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CCP3Film Craft - Costume & Wardrobe
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CCP4Film Craft - Performance
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USE OF MUSIC
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MU1Film Craft - Use of Original Music
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MU2Film Craft - Use of Existing Music
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MU3Film Craft - Use of Adapted Music
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MU4Film Craft - Music Artist & Brand Collaboration
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PRODUCTION DESIGN - STYLING
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FCP6 - Film Craft - Production Design Styling/Art Direction
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GENERAL
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FG1Film Craft - Sustainability
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FG2Film Craft - Diversity
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FG3Film Craft - Use of Low Budget
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FG4Film Craft - Use of existing stock footage
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DESIGN & CRAFT
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DESIGN & CRAFT
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DC1Design & Craft - Graphic Design
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DC2Design & Craft - Art Direction
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DC3Design & Craft - Typography
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DC4Design & Craft - Font/Type Design
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DC5Design & Craft - Flyer/Ticket/Card
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DC6Design & Craft - Magazine Front Cover Design
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DC7Design & Craft - Newspaper Front Cover Design
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DC8Design & Craft - Book Front Cover Design
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DC9Design & Craft - Special Issues Front Cover
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DC10Design & Craft - For Charity/Public Service
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DC11Design & Craft - for Positive Change
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PRESS CRAFT
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PC1Press Craft - Graphic Design
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PC2Press Craft - Art Direction
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PC3Press Craft - Typography
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OUTDOOR CRAFT
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OC1Outdoor Craft - Graphic Design
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OC2Outdoor Craft - Art Direction
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OC3Outdoor Craft - Typography
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DIGITAL/ONLINE CRAFT
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OM1Online/Mobile - Graphic Design
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OM2Online/Mobile - Art Direction
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OM3Online/Mobile - Typography
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BRANDING
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BR1Branding - New Brand Identity/Design
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BR2Branding - Branding Refresh
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BR3Branding - Brand Logo/Mark
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note: For sonic branding see audio categories
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PACKAGING
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PA1Packaging - Luxury Packaging Design
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PA2Packaging - Limited Edition Packaging Design
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PA3Packaging - Consumer Packaging Design
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PA4Packaging - Packaging Re-Brand
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PA5Packaging - Label Design
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PA6Packaging - Promotional Packaging Design
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PA7Packaging - Sustainable Packaging
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PACKAGING CRAFT
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PC1Packaging Craft - Graphic Design
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PC2Packaging Craft - Art Direction
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PC3Packaging Craft - Typography
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PRODUCT DESIGN
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PD1Product Design - Consumer
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PD2Product Design - Industrial
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PD3Product Design - Accessibility
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PD4Product Design - Medical Health
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PD6Product Design - Prototypes
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PD7Product Design - Innovation (tech)
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PD8Product Design - Innovation (materials)
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PD8Product Design - For Positive Change
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PHOTOGRAPHY & ILLUSTRATION
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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CP1Craft - Photography
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CP2Craft - Luxury Photography
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CP3Craft - Documentary Photography
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CP4Craft - Fashion & Beauty Photography
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CP5Craft - Automotive Photography
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CP6Craft - Still Life & Studio Photgraphy
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CP7Craft - Packaging Photography
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ILLUSTRATION
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CI1Craft - Illustration
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CI2Craft - Packaging Illustration
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CI3Craft - Animation Illustration
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CI4Craft - Public Space Illustration
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IMAGE CRAFT - GENERAL CR12 Craft - Image Manipulation/Retouching
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CR12Craft - Image Manipulation/Retouching
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CR13Craft - CGI (static)
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CR14Craft - A.I Generated Image
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CR15Craft - Image created for a registered charity or public service
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CR16Craft - Image for Positive Change
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CR17Craft - Image Production Design
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WRITING
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WRITING
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W1Writing - Film
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W2Writing - Press advert
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W3Writing - Poster advert
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W4Writing - Online advert
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W5Writing - Design
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W6Writing - Direct
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W7Writing - Audio
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W8Writing of Dialogue for Film
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W9Writing - Headline,
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W10Writing - Body Copy
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W11Writing - Tagline
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W12Writing - for Positive Change
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PR & SOCIAL
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PR & SOCIAL
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PR1PR & Social - Use of Social Media
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PR2PR & Social - PR Led Creative Idea
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PR3PR & Social - Use of Talent/Influencers
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PR4PR & Social - Events & Stunts
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PR5PR & Social - Integrated PR Campaign
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PR6PR & Social - Product Launch
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PR7PR & Social - Charity/Public Service
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PR8PR & Social - To influence Positive Change
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PR9PR & Social - Use of Low Budget
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EVENT & EXPERIENCE
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EVENT & EXPERIENCE
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EE1 Experience/Event - Promotional Event
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EE2 Experience/Event - Product Launch
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EE3 Experience/Event - Brand activity at a public event
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EE4 Experience/Event - Led Campaign
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EE5 Experience/Event - Branded Environment
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EE6 Experience/Event - Online Virtual experience
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EE7 Experience/Event - Use of Events & Stunts
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EE8 Experience/Event - Charity/Public Service Event
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EE9 Experience/Event - For Positive Change
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EE10 Experience/Event - Sustainable Event Production
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EVENT & EXPERIENCE CRAFT
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EC1 Experience/Event - Use of Technology
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EC2 Experience/Event - Exhibition Stand
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EC3 Experience/Event - Installation
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EC4 Experience/Event - P.O.S Experience
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EC5 Experience/Event - Immersive Experience/Brand Immersion
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EC6 Experience/Event - Window Display
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EC7 Experience/Event - Spatial Design/Store re-design
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EC8 Experience/Event - Interactive OOH
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EC9 Experience/Event - Use of Low Budget
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EC10 Experience/Event - Post Event Content
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PRESS & OUTDOOR
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PRESS
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P1 Press - Press advert
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P2 Press - Tactical Press advert
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P3 Press - Regional Press advert
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P4 Press - Trade Press advert
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P5 Press - Interactive Press advert
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P6 Press - Direct Press advert
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P7 Press - Insert or Wraps
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P8 Press - Use of Press Medium
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P9 Press - Charity/Public Service Press ad
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P10 Press - for Positive Change
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OUTDOOR (POSTERS OOH)
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O1 Outdoor - Print Poster advert
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O2 Outdoor - Digital Poster advert
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O3 Outdoor - Tactical Poster advert
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O4 Outdoor - Regional Poster advert
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O5 Outdoor - Interactive Poster advert
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O6 Outdoor - Transport Poster advert (static)
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O7 Outdoor - Transport Poster advert (digital/motion)
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O8 Outdoor - Use of Outdoor Medium
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O9 Outdoor - Special Build
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O10 Outdoor - Use of DOOH that is not a poster execution
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O11 Outdoor - Charity/Public Service Poster
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O12 Outdoor - to influence Positive Change
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DIGITAL, MOBILE, DIRECT & GAMING
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DIGITAL - ONLINE
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DO1 Digital Online - Display ad
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DO2 Digital Online - Website
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DO3 Digital Online - Promotional Website
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DO4 Digital Online - Platform adaption
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DO5 Digital Online - Pre Roll
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DO6 Digital Online - User Experience
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DO7 Digital Online - User Participation
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DO8 Digital Online - Activation
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DO9 Digital Online - Conceptual Idea
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DO10 Digital Online - Use of Talent & Influencers
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DO11 Digital Online - for Positive Change
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DO12 Digital Online - for Charity/Public Service
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MOBILE
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DO13Mobile - Mobile Execution
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DO14Mobile - Use of Mobile Medium
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DO15Digital - Use of A.I.
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DO16Digital - Use of Data
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DO17Digital - Use of Code
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DO18Digital - Use of Metaverse
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DIRECT
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D1Direct - Printed Materials
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D2Direct - Direct Online ad
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D3Direct - Direct Innovation
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D4Direct - Use of Direct Medium
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D5Direct - for Charity/Public Service
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D6Direct - for Positive Change
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D7Direct Craft - Graphic Design
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D8Direct Craft - Art Direction
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D9Direct Craft - Typography
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GAMING
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GA1Gaming - Branded Game Design
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GA2Gaming - Brand Integration/Partnership
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GA3Gaming - Brand Activation
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GA4Gaming - Experiential Gaming
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GA5Gaming - Educational Gaming
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GA6Gaming - Mobile App/Game
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GA7Gaming - Gaming Platform
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GA8Gaming - Game Trailer
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GA9Gaming - Launch Campaign
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GA10Gaming - Event - Live
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GA11Gaming - Event - Virtual
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GA15Gaming - Culture/Community Engagement
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GA16Gaming - User Participation
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GA18Gaming - Innovative use of Tech
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GA19Gaming - Use of Data in Gaming
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GA20Gaming - as a Media
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GA21Gaming - for Positive Change
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AUDIO & SOUND DESIGN
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FILM CRAFT - SOUND DESIGN
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FCSD1Film Craft - Sound Design
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PODCAST
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PC1Podcast - Single podcast execution
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PC2Podcast - Podcast Series/Campaign
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PC3Podcast - for Positive Change
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PC4Podcast - Sound Design
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RADIO
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RAD1Radio - 0-30secs
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RAD2Radio - 31secs or over
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RAD3Radio - Tactical Radio
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RAD4Radio - Direct Radio
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RAD5Radio - Use of Music
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RAD6Radio - Sound Design
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RAD7Radio - Performance
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RAD8Radio - Use of Radio Medium
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RAD9Radio - Charity/Public Service
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RAD10Radio - for Positive Change
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AUDIO BOOK
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AR15Audio Book - Audio Book
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AR16Audio Book - Use of Music
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AR17Audio Book - Sound Design
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AR18Audio Book - Performance
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SONIC BRANDING
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AR19Audio/Sonic Branding
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GENERAL
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INTEGRATED CAMPAIGNS
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G1General - Integrated Campaign
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G2General - Content Led Integrated Campaign
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G3General - Integrated Campaign for Charity/Public Service
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G4General - Integrated Campaign for Positive Change
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GENERAL
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G5General - Innovation/Use of Technology
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G6General - Most Creative Use of Non Traditional Media
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G7General - Product Placement
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G8General - Best Use of Humour
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G9General - Uncategorised entry
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G10General - Long Running Campaign
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G11General - Creative Personal Project
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G12General - Low Budget
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G13General - Agency/Production company intiative
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SUSTAINABLITY
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SU1Sustainable - Print Production
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SU2Sustainable - Film Production
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SU3Sustainable - Event Production
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Creative Circle Awards UK (founded 1945)
The Creative Circle Awards celebrates creativity in the UK advertising and marketing industry. Identifying the best creative work and honouring the talent behind the work while supporting the next generation of creative talent.
Our mission is to recognise and reward valuable outstanding contributions to UK creativity in marketing, the ideas, the execution and the craft. Creativity that shines brightly and stands the test of time.
Category Groups:
FILM – TV – MOVING IMAGE
This category group celebrates creativity across film, television and moving image. It recognises original ideas, brought to life with skill and integrity, that set the standard for the industry to follow.
FILM PRODUCTION – FILM CRAFT
This category group celebrates the creativity and technical precision behind outstanding film craft, across every stage of production and post production. It recognises the specialist skills that turn a strong idea into exceptional work on screen.
AUDIO & SOUND DESIGN
This category group celebrates creativity in sound and its power to shape emotion, atmosphere and storytelling. It recognises work across audio design, sound design and sound supervision where sound brings an idea to life.
MUSIC VIDEO
This category group celebrates creativity where music and image meet. It recognises music videos that amplify the artist’s vision and bring a song vividly to life on screen, through original ideas and exceptional production.
PRESS & OUTDOOR
This category group celebrates creativity in print and in public space. It recognises press and outdoor work, for its creative idea and its execution that stops people in their tracks and communicates its message.
ONLINE, DIRECT & GAMING
This category group celebrates creativity across digital, interactive, gaming and direct marketing. It recognises ideas that earn attention in the moments where audiences choose to interact, from online platforms and one-to-one communications to immersive gaming environments.
DESIGN, CRAFT, BRANDING & PACKAGING
This category group celebrates creativity in design, where exceptional craft elevates an idea. It recognises work from striking visual identities to thoughtfully engineered packaging, where detail, materials and execution come together to strengthen the brand experience.
GENERAL
This category group celebrates creativity that isn’t confined to a single medium. It recognises integrated campaigns, low-budget campaigns and inventive uses of innovation and technology, rewarding original ideas that stay strong wherever they appear.
PR & SOCIAL
This category group celebrates creativity that travels through communities and sparks conversation. It recognises PR and social work, from real-time cultural moments to long-term brand narratives, that earns attention and shapes perception in the spaces where audiences connect and share.
EVENT & EXPERIENCE
This category group celebrates creativity that people can step into and take part in. It recognises live and virtual events and experiences that bring an idea to life in the moment, draw audiences in and stay with them long after.
WRITING
This category group celebrates creativity in words, and the way they shape ideas and connect with audiences. It recognises writing in every medium, from sharp headlines to long-form narratives, that is original, purposeful and leaves a lasting impression.
PHOTOGRAPHY & ILLUSTRATION
This category group celebrates creativity in image-making, from striking photography to beautifully crafted illustration. It recognises images that are distinctive and technically accomplished, communicating an idea and evoking emotion at a glance.
FILM - TV - MOVING IMAGE
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FILM
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F1Film - Brand Idents
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F2Film - Branded Entertainment, Documentary
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F3Film - Branded Entertainment, Fiction
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F4Film - Channel Idents
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F5Film - Cinema 1 - 2 minutes
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F6Film - Cinema 1 minute & under
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F7Film - Cinema 2 minutes or over
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F8Film - Direct Film
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F9Film - Film for other screens
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F10Film - Fashion Commercial Film
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F11Film - Charity/Public Service Film
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F12Film - For Positive Change
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F13Film - Mobile film
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F17Film - Online Film 1 - 2 minutes
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F18Film - Online Film 1 minute or under
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F19Film - Online Film 2 minutes or over
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F20Film - Tactical Film
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F21Film - Title Sequence
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F22Film - TV 30secs or under
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F23Film - TV 31 - 60secs
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F24Film - TV 61secs or over
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MUSIC VIDEO
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MUSIC VIDEO
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MV1Music Video - Promo Film
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MV2Music Video - Concert/Live Film
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MV3Music Video - Music Documentary
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MUSIC VIDEO CRAFT
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MV4Music Video - Achievement in Production
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MV5Music Video - Animation
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MV6Music Video - Artiste Performance
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MV7Music Video - Casting
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MV8Music Video - Choreography
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MV9Music Video - Cinematography
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MV10Music Video - Colour Grading
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MV11Music Video - Direction
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MV12Music Video - Editing
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MV13Music Video - For Positive Change
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MV14Music Video - Production Design
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MV15Music Video - Story/Idea
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MV16Music Video - Styling
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MV17Music Video - Use of Low Budget
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MV18Music Video - Visual Effects
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FILM PRODUCTION - FILM CRAFT
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DIRECTION
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FC1 - Film Craft - Direction
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CINEMATOGRAPHY
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FC2 - Film Craft - Cinematography
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EDITING
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ED1Film Craft - Editing
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ED2Film Craft - Editing Visual Effects
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ANIMATION
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AN1Animation - Story/Idea
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AN2Animation - Motion Design
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AN3Animation - Characters & Creatures
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AN4Animation - Lens Based Animation (Stop Frame)
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AN5Animation - Digital 3D - Full CG
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AN6Animation - Digital 3D - CG in live action plates
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AN7Animation - Digital 2D
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AN8Animation - Mixed Media Animation
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AN9Animation - For Positive Change
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VISUAL EFFECTS
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Visual Effects - Commercial Film
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Visual Effects - Online/mobile marketing
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Visual Effects - In Camera
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COLOUR GRADING
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CG1 - Colour Grading - Commercial Film Grading
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CASTING, COSTUME & PERFORMANCE
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CCP1Film Craft - Casting
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CCP2Film Craft - Casting Celebrities
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CCP3Film Craft - Costume & Wardrobe
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CCP4Film Craft - Performance
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USE OF MUSIC
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MU1Film Craft - Use of Original Music
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MU2Film Craft - Use of Existing Music
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MU3Film Craft - Use of Adapted Music
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MU4Film Craft - Music Artist & Brand Collaboration
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PRODUCTION DESIGN - STYLING
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FCP6 - Film Craft - Production Design Styling/Art Direction
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GENERAL
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FG1Film Craft - Sustainability
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FG2Film Craft - Diversity
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FG3Film Craft - Use of Low Budget
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FG4Film Craft - Use of existing stock footage
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DESIGN & CRAFT
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DESIGN & CRAFT
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DC1Design & Craft - Graphic Design
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DC2Design & Craft - Art Direction
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DC3Design & Craft - Typography
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DC4Design & Craft - Font/Type Design
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DC5Design & Craft - Flyer/Ticket/Card
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DC6Design & Craft - Magazine Front Cover Design
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DC7Design & Craft - Newspaper Front Cover Design
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DC8Design & Craft - Book Front Cover Design
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DC9Design & Craft - Special Issues Front Cover
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DC10Design & Craft - For Charity/Public Service
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DC11Design & Craft - for Positive Change
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PRESS CRAFT
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PC1Press Craft - Graphic Design
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PC2Press Craft - Art Direction
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PC3Press Craft - Typography
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OUTDOOR CRAFT
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OC1Outdoor Craft - Graphic Design
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OC2Outdoor Craft - Art Direction
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OC3Outdoor Craft - Typography
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DIGITAL/ONLINE CRAFT
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OM1Online/Mobile - Graphic Design
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OM2Online/Mobile - Art Direction
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OM3Online/Mobile - Typography
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BRANDING
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BR1Branding - New Brand Identity/Design
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BR2Branding - Branding Refresh
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BR3Branding - Brand Logo/Mark
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note: For sonic branding see audio categories
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PACKAGING
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PA1Packaging - Luxury Packaging Design
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PA2Packaging - Limited Edition Packaging Design
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PA3Packaging - Consumer Packaging Design
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PA4Packaging - Packaging Re-Brand
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PA5Packaging - Label Design
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PA6Packaging - Promotional Packaging Design
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PA7Packaging - Sustainable Packaging
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PACKAGING CRAFT
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PC1Packaging Craft - Graphic Design
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PC2Packaging Craft - Art Direction
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PC3Packaging Craft - Typography
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PRODUCT DESIGN
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PD1Product Design - Consumer
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PD2Product Design - Industrial
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PD3Product Design - Accessibility
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PD4Product Design - Medical Health
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PD6Product Design - Prototypes
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PD7Product Design - Innovation (tech)
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PD8Product Design - Innovation (materials)
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PD8Product Design - For Positive Change
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PHOTOGRAPHY & ILLUSTRATION
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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CP1Craft - Photography
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CP2Craft - Luxury Photography
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CP3Craft - Documentary Photography
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CP4Craft - Fashion & Beauty Photography
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CP5Craft - Automotive Photography
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CP6Craft - Still Life & Studio Photgraphy
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CP7Craft - Packaging Photography
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ILLUSTRATION
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CI1Craft - Illustration
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CI2Craft - Packaging Illustration
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CI3Craft - Animation Illustration
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CI4Craft - Public Space Illustration
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IMAGE CRAFT - GENERAL CR12 Craft - Image Manipulation/Retouching
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CR12Craft - Image Manipulation/Retouching
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CR13Craft - CGI (static)
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CR14Craft - A.I Generated Image
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CR15Craft - Image created for a registered charity or public service
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CR16Craft - Image for Positive Change
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CR17Craft - Image Production Design
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WRITING
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WRITING
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W1Writing - Film
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W2Writing - Press advert
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W3Writing - Poster advert
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W4Writing - Online advert
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W5Writing - Design
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W6Writing - Direct
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W7Writing - Audio
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W8Writing of Dialogue for Film
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W9Writing - Headline,
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W10Writing - Body Copy
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W11Writing - Tagline
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W12Writing - for Positive Change
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PR & SOCIAL
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PR & SOCIAL
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PR1PR & Social - Use of Social Media
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PR2PR & Social - PR Led Creative Idea
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PR3PR & Social - Use of Talent/Influencers
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PR4PR & Social - Events & Stunts
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PR5PR & Social - Integrated PR Campaign
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PR6PR & Social - Product Launch
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PR7PR & Social - Charity/Public Service
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PR8PR & Social - To influence Positive Change
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PR9PR & Social - Use of Low Budget
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EVENT & EXPERIENCE
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EVENT & EXPERIENCE
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EE1 Experience/Event - Promotional Event
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EE2 Experience/Event - Product Launch
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EE3 Experience/Event - Brand activity at a public event
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EE4 Experience/Event - Led Campaign
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EE5 Experience/Event - Branded Environment
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EE6 Experience/Event - Online Virtual experience
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EE7 Experience/Event - Use of Events & Stunts
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EE8 Experience/Event - Charity/Public Service Event
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EE9 Experience/Event - For Positive Change
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EE10 Experience/Event - Sustainable Event Production
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EVENT & EXPERIENCE CRAFT
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EC1 Experience/Event - Use of Technology
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EC2 Experience/Event - Exhibition Stand
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EC3 Experience/Event - Installation
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EC4 Experience/Event - P.O.S Experience
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EC5 Experience/Event - Immersive Experience/Brand Immersion
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EC6 Experience/Event - Window Display
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EC7 Experience/Event - Spatial Design/Store re-design
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EC8 Experience/Event - Interactive OOH
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EC9 Experience/Event - Use of Low Budget
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EC10 Experience/Event - Post Event Content
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PRESS & OUTDOOR
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PRESS
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P1 Press - Press advert
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P2 Press - Tactical Press advert
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P3 Press - Regional Press advert
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P4 Press - Trade Press advert
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P5 Press - Interactive Press advert
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P6 Press - Direct Press advert
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P7 Press - Insert or Wraps
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P8 Press - Use of Press Medium
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P9 Press - Charity/Public Service Press ad
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P10 Press - for Positive Change
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OUTDOOR (POSTERS OOH)
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O1 Outdoor - Print Poster advert
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O2 Outdoor - Digital Poster advert
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O3 Outdoor - Tactical Poster advert
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O4 Outdoor - Regional Poster advert
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O5 Outdoor - Interactive Poster advert
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O6 Outdoor - Transport Poster advert (static)
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O7 Outdoor - Transport Poster advert (digital/motion)
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O8 Outdoor - Use of Outdoor Medium
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O9 Outdoor - Special Build
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O10 Outdoor - Use of DOOH that is not a poster execution
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O11 Outdoor - Charity/Public Service Poster
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O12 Outdoor - to influence Positive Change
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DIGITAL, MOBILE, DIRECT & GAMING
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DIGITAL - ONLINE
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DO1 Digital Online - Display ad
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DO2 Digital Online - Website
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DO3 Digital Online - Promotional Website
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DO4 Digital Online - Platform adaption
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DO5 Digital Online - Pre Roll
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DO6 Digital Online - User Experience
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DO7 Digital Online - User Participation
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DO8 Digital Online - Activation
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DO9 Digital Online - Conceptual Idea
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DO10 Digital Online - Use of Talent & Influencers
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DO11 Digital Online - for Positive Change
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DO12 Digital Online - for Charity/Public Service
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MOBILE
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DO13Mobile - Mobile Execution
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DO14Mobile - Use of Mobile Medium
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DO15Digital - Use of A.I.
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DO16Digital - Use of Data
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DO17Digital - Use of Code
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DO18Digital - Use of Metaverse
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DIRECT
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D1Direct - Printed Materials
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D2Direct - Direct Online ad
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D3Direct - Direct Innovation
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D4Direct - Use of Direct Medium
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D5Direct - for Charity/Public Service
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D6Direct - for Positive Change
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D7Direct Craft - Graphic Design
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D8Direct Craft - Art Direction
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D9Direct Craft - Typography
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GAMING
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GA1Gaming - Branded Game Design
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GA2Gaming - Brand Integration/Partnership
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GA3Gaming - Brand Activation
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GA4Gaming - Experiential Gaming
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GA5Gaming - Educational Gaming
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GA6Gaming - Mobile App/Game
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GA7Gaming - Gaming Platform
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GA8Gaming - Game Trailer
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GA9Gaming - Launch Campaign
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GA10Gaming - Event - Live
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GA11Gaming - Event - Virtual
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GA15Gaming - Culture/Community Engagement
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GA16Gaming - User Participation
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GA18Gaming - Innovative use of Tech
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GA19Gaming - Use of Data in Gaming
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GA20Gaming - as a Media
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GA21Gaming - for Positive Change
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AUDIO & SOUND DESIGN
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FILM CRAFT - SOUND DESIGN
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FCSD1Film Craft - Sound Design
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PODCAST
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PC1Podcast - Single podcast execution
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PC2Podcast - Podcast Series/Campaign
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PC3Podcast - for Positive Change
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PC4Podcast - Sound Design
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RADIO
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RAD1Radio - 0-30secs
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RAD2Radio - 31secs or over
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RAD3Radio - Tactical Radio
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RAD4Radio - Direct Radio
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RAD5Radio - Use of Music
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RAD6Radio - Sound Design
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RAD7Radio - Performance
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RAD8Radio - Use of Radio Medium
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RAD9Radio - Charity/Public Service
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RAD10Radio - for Positive Change
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AUDIO BOOK
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AR15Audio Book - Audio Book
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AR16Audio Book - Use of Music
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AR17Audio Book - Sound Design
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AR18Audio Book - Performance
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SONIC BRANDING
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AR19Audio/Sonic Branding
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GENERAL
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INTEGRATED CAMPAIGNS
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G1General - Integrated Campaign
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G2General - Content Led Integrated Campaign
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G3General - Integrated Campaign for Charity/Public Service
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G4General - Integrated Campaign for Positive Change
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GENERAL
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G5General - Innovation/Use of Technology
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G6General - Most Creative Use of Non Traditional Media
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G7General - Product Placement
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G8General - Best Use of Humour
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G9General - Uncategorised entry
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G10General - Long Running Campaign
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G11General - Creative Personal Project
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G12General - Low Budget
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G13General - Agency/Production company intiative
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SUSTAINABLITY
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SU1Sustainable - Print Production
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SU2Sustainable - Film Production
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SU3Sustainable - Event Production
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2. New Talent Creative Circle Awards UK (founded 1977)
The Creative Circle New Talent Awards shine a spotlight on the rising stars shaping the future of the creative industries. Open to all UK based creatives that have been employed for 3 years or under in the role being entered.
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NEW TALENT
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T1 - Most Promising Creative Team or Individual (UK based)
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T2 - Most Promising Creative Writer (UK based)
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T3 - Most Promising Health & Pharma Creative Team or Individual (UK based)
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T4 - Most Promising Creative (Non UK based)
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T5 - Most Promising Commercial Film Director (UK based)
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T6 - Most Promising DOP/Cinematographer (UK based)
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T7 - Most Promising Editor (UK based)
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T8 - Most Promising Sound Designer/Audio Mixer (UK based)
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T9 - Most Promising Special Effects Artist (UK based)
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T10 - Most Promising Colourist (UK based)
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T11 - Most Promising Animator, 2D, Stop Motion, CGI (UK based)
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T12 - Most Promising in Original Music Composition (UK based)
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T13 - Most Promising Music Video Director (UK based)
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T14 - Most Promising in Casting (UK based)
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T15 - Most Promising Stylist/Set Designer/Production Designer (UK based)
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T16 - Most Promising Production Company Producer (UK based)
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T17 - Most Promising Agency Producer (UK based)
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T18 - Most Promising Illustrator (UK based)
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T19 - Most Promising Photographer (UK based)
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T20 - Most Promising Graphic Designer (UK based)
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T21 - Most Promising Packaging Designer (UK based)
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T22 - Most Promising Game Designer (UK based)
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T23 - Most Promising Streamer (UK based)
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T24 - Most Promising New Influencer (UK based)
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T25 - Most Promising Creative/s in an unlisted discipline (UK based)
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T26 - Most Promising Raw Talent (UK based)
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2026 award entries are open now (opened 1st Dec) until the 30th Jan 2026.
Register your account now, submit your entry by 30th Jan.
3. Short Film Creative Circle Awards UK (founded 2017)
The Creative Circle New Short Film Awards feature dedicated categories for short films, celebrating independent and commercial short-form cinematic excellence in the UK.
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SHORT FILM
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SF1 - Short Film - Live Action
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SF2 - Short Film - Animated Short Film
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SF3 - Short Film - Documentary
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SHORT FILM CRAFT
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SF4 - Short Film - Direction
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SF5 - Short Film - Editing
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SF6 - Short Film - Cinematography
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SF7 - Short Film - Sound Design
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SF8 - Short Film - Production Design
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SF9 - Short Film - For Positive Change
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2026 award entries are open now (opened 1st Dec) until the 30th Jan 2026.
Register your account now, submit your entry by 30th Jan.
4. Health, Wellbeing and Pharma Creative Circle Awards UK (founded 2027)
The Health and Wellbeing category covers campaign communications, designs and initiatives about healthcare and wellbeing, or specifically created for healthcare and wellbeing brands, including all public service announcements and communications from nonprofits, foundations or educational organisations.
The Pharma category covers campaign communications, designs and initiatives created for the pharmaceutical and medical industries that focus on conditions and diseases that require a prescription or doctor’s recommendation.
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HEALTH & WELLBEING
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HW1 - Integrated
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HW2 - Branding
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HW3 - Film
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HW4 - Radio & Audio
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HW5 - Digital
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HW6 - Digital Design
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HW7 - Gaming & Virtual Worlds
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HW8 - Animated
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HW9 - Print & Publications
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HW10 - Product Design
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HW11 - Experiential
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HW12 - PR
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HW13 - Animal Health
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HW14 - Direct
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HW15 - Innovation
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PHARMACEUTICAL
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PH1 - Integrated
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PH2 - Branding
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PH3 - Film
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PH4 - Radio & Audio
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PH5 - Digital
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PH6 - Digital Design
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PH7 - Gaming & Virtual Worlds
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PH8 - Animated
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PH9 - Print & Publications
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PH10 - Product Design
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PH11 - Experiential
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PH12 - PR
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PH13 - Animal Health
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PH14 - Direct
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PH15 - Innovation
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Please note the following:
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Work can only be entered into either Health & Wellbeing OR Pharma category groups, not both.
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Regulatory approval is required. Work that needs FDA approval (or the regional equivalent) to be released must already have approval when they are submitted.
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Both category groups share designated judges from the Healthcare creative community and one designated Gold Jury.
2026 award entries are open now (opened 1st Dec) until the 30th Jan 2026.
Register your account now, submit your entry by 30th Jan.
5. International Creative Circle Awards non UK (founded 2027)
The Creative Circle International Awards celebrates creativity from beyond the UK. It welcomes the international creative companies who ask each year to enter, drawn by judging that is recognised as fair, honest and transparent, and by entry fees that benefit only the creative community we serve.
International categories mirror those of the UK Creative Circle Awards:
FILM - TV - MOVING IMAGE
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FILM
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F1Film - Brand Idents
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F2Film - Branded Entertainment, Documentary
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F3Film - Branded Entertainment, Fiction
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F4Film - Channel Idents
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F5Film - Cinema 1 - 2 minutes
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F6Film - Cinema 1 minute & under
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F7Film - Cinema 2 minutes or over
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F8Film - Direct Film
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F9Film - Film for other screens
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F10Film - Fashion Commercial Film
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F11Film - Charity/Public Service Film
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F12Film - For Positive Change
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F13Film - Mobile film
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F17Film - Online Film 1 - 2 minutes
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F18Film - Online Film 1 minute or under
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F19Film - Online Film 2 minutes or over
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F20Film - Tactical Film
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F21Film - Title Sequence
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F22Film - TV 30secs or under
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F23Film - TV 31 - 60secs
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F24Film - TV 61secs or over
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MUSIC VIDEO
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MUSIC VIDEO
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MV1Music Video - Promo Film
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MV2Music Video - Concert/Live Film
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MV3Music Video - Music Documentary
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MUSIC VIDEO CRAFT
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MV4Music Video - Achievement in Production
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MV5Music Video - Animation
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MV6Music Video - Artiste Performance
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MV7Music Video - Casting
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MV8Music Video - Choreography
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MV9Music Video - Cinematography
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MV10Music Video - Colour Grading
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MV11Music Video - Direction
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MV12Music Video - Editing
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MV13Music Video - For Positive Change
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MV14Music Video - Production Design
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MV15Music Video - Story/Idea
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MV16Music Video - Styling
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MV17Music Video - Use of Low Budget
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MV18Music Video - Visual Effects
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FILM PRODUCTION - FILM CRAFT
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DIRECTION
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FC1 - Film Craft - Direction
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CINEMATOGRAPHY
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FC2 - Film Craft - Cinematography
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EDITING
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ED1Film Craft - Editing
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ED2Film Craft - Editing Visual Effects
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ANIMATION
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AN1Animation - Story/Idea
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AN2Animation - Motion Design
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AN3Animation - Characters & Creatures
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AN4Animation - Lens Based Animation (Stop Frame)
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AN5Animation - Digital 3D - Full CG
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AN6Animation - Digital 3D - CG in live action plates
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AN7Animation - Digital 2D
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AN8Animation - Mixed Media Animation
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AN9Animation - For Positive Change
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VISUAL EFFECTS
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Visual Effects - Commercial Film
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Visual Effects - Online/mobile marketing
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Visual Effects - In Camera
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COLOUR GRADING
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CG1 - Colour Grading - Commercial Film Grading
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CASTING, COSTUME & PERFORMANCE
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CCP1Film Craft - Casting
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CCP2Film Craft - Casting Celebrities
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CCP3Film Craft - Costume & Wardrobe
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CCP4Film Craft - Performance
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USE OF MUSIC
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MU1Film Craft - Use of Original Music
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MU2Film Craft - Use of Existing Music
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MU3Film Craft - Use of Adapted Music
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MU4Film Craft - Music Artist & Brand Collaboration
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PRODUCTION DESIGN - STYLING
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FCP6 - Film Craft - Production Design Styling/Art Direction
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GENERAL
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FG1Film Craft - Sustainability
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FG2Film Craft - Diversity
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FG3Film Craft - Use of Low Budget
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FG4Film Craft - Use of existing stock footage
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DESIGN & CRAFT
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DESIGN & CRAFT
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DC1Design & Craft - Graphic Design
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DC2Design & Craft - Art Direction
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DC3Design & Craft - Typography
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DC4Design & Craft - Font/Type Design
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DC5Design & Craft - Flyer/Ticket/Card
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DC6Design & Craft - Magazine Front Cover Design
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DC7Design & Craft - Newspaper Front Cover Design
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DC8Design & Craft - Book Front Cover Design
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DC9Design & Craft - Special Issues Front Cover
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DC10Design & Craft - For Charity/Public Service
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DC11Design & Craft - for Positive Change
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PRESS CRAFT
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PC1Press Craft - Graphic Design
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PC2Press Craft - Art Direction
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PC3Press Craft - Typography
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OUTDOOR CRAFT
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OC1Outdoor Craft - Graphic Design
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OC2Outdoor Craft - Art Direction
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OC3Outdoor Craft - Typography
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DIGITAL/ONLINE CRAFT
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OM1Online/Mobile - Graphic Design
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OM2Online/Mobile - Art Direction
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OM3Online/Mobile - Typography
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BRANDING
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BR1Branding - New Brand Identity/Design
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BR2Branding - Branding Refresh
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BR3Branding - Brand Logo/Mark
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note: For sonic branding see audio categories
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PACKAGING
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PA1Packaging - Luxury Packaging Design
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PA2Packaging - Limited Edition Packaging Design
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PA3Packaging - Consumer Packaging Design
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PA4Packaging - Packaging Re-Brand
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PA5Packaging - Label Design
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PA6Packaging - Promotional Packaging Design
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PA7Packaging - Sustainable Packaging
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PACKAGING CRAFT
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PC1Packaging Craft - Graphic Design
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PC2Packaging Craft - Art Direction
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PC3Packaging Craft - Typography
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PRODUCT DESIGN
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PD1Product Design - Consumer
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PD2Product Design - Industrial
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PD3Product Design - Accessibility
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PD4Product Design - Medical Health
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PD6Product Design - Prototypes
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PD7Product Design - Innovation (tech)
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PD8Product Design - Innovation (materials)
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PD8Product Design - For Positive Change
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PHOTOGRAPHY & ILLUSTRATION
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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CP1Craft - Photography
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CP2Craft - Luxury Photography
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CP3Craft - Documentary Photography
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CP4Craft - Fashion & Beauty Photography
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CP5Craft - Automotive Photography
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CP6Craft - Still Life & Studio Photgraphy
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CP7Craft - Packaging Photography
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ILLUSTRATION
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CI1Craft - Illustration
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CI2Craft - Packaging Illustration
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CI3Craft - Animation Illustration
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CI4Craft - Public Space Illustration
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IMAGE CRAFT - GENERAL CR12 Craft - Image Manipulation/Retouching
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CR12Craft - Image Manipulation/Retouching
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CR13Craft - CGI (static)
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CR14Craft - A.I Generated Image
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CR15Craft - Image created for a registered charity or public service
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CR16Craft - Image for Positive Change
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CR17Craft - Image Production Design
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WRITING
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WRITING
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W1Writing - Film
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W2Writing - Press advert
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W3Writing - Poster advert
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W4Writing - Online advert
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W5Writing - Design
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W6Writing - Direct
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W7Writing - Audio
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W8Writing of Dialogue for Film
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W9Writing - Headline,
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W10Writing - Body Copy
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W11Writing - Tagline
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W12Writing - for Positive Change
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PR & SOCIAL
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PR & SOCIAL
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PR1PR & Social - Use of Social Media
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PR2PR & Social - PR Led Creative Idea
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PR3PR & Social - Use of Talent/Influencers
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PR4PR & Social - Events & Stunts
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PR5PR & Social - Integrated PR Campaign
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PR6PR & Social - Product Launch
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PR7PR & Social - Charity/Public Service
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PR8PR & Social - To influence Positive Change
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PR9PR & Social - Use of Low Budget
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EVENT & EXPERIENCE
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EVENT & EXPERIENCE
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EE1 Experience/Event - Promotional Event
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EE2 Experience/Event - Product Launch
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EE3 Experience/Event - Brand activity at a public event
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EE4 Experience/Event - Led Campaign
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EE5 Experience/Event - Branded Environment
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EE6 Experience/Event - Online Virtual experience
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EE7 Experience/Event - Use of Events & Stunts
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EE8 Experience/Event - Charity/Public Service Event
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EE9 Experience/Event - For Positive Change
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EE10 Experience/Event - Sustainable Event Production
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EVENT & EXPERIENCE CRAFT
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EC1 Experience/Event - Use of Technology
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EC2 Experience/Event - Exhibition Stand
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EC3 Experience/Event - Installation
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EC4 Experience/Event - P.O.S Experience
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EC5 Experience/Event - Immersive Experience/Brand Immersion
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EC6 Experience/Event - Window Display
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EC7 Experience/Event - Spatial Design/Store re-design
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EC8 Experience/Event - Interactive OOH
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EC9 Experience/Event - Use of Low Budget
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EC10 Experience/Event - Post Event Content
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PRESS & OUTDOOR
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PRESS
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P1 Press - Press advert
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P2 Press - Tactical Press advert
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P3 Press - Regional Press advert
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P4 Press - Trade Press advert
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P5 Press - Interactive Press advert
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P6 Press - Direct Press advert
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P7 Press - Insert or Wraps
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P8 Press - Use of Press Medium
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P9 Press - Charity/Public Service Press ad
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P10 Press - for Positive Change
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OUTDOOR (POSTERS OOH)
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O1 Outdoor - Print Poster advert
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O2 Outdoor - Digital Poster advert
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O3 Outdoor - Tactical Poster advert
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O4 Outdoor - Regional Poster advert
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O5 Outdoor - Interactive Poster advert
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O6 Outdoor - Transport Poster advert (static)
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O7 Outdoor - Transport Poster advert (digital/motion)
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O8 Outdoor - Use of Outdoor Medium
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O9 Outdoor - Special Build
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O10 Outdoor - Use of DOOH that is not a poster execution
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O11 Outdoor - Charity/Public Service Poster
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O12 Outdoor - to influence Positive Change
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DIGITAL, MOBILE, DIRECT & GAMING
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DIGITAL - ONLINE
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DO1 Digital Online - Display ad
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DO2 Digital Online - Website
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DO3 Digital Online - Promotional Website
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DO4 Digital Online - Platform adaption
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DO5 Digital Online - Pre Roll
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DO6 Digital Online - User Experience
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DO7 Digital Online - User Participation
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DO8 Digital Online - Activation
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DO9 Digital Online - Conceptual Idea
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DO10 Digital Online - Use of Talent & Influencers
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DO11 Digital Online - for Positive Change
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DO12 Digital Online - for Charity/Public Service
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MOBILE
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DO13Mobile - Mobile Execution
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DO14Mobile - Use of Mobile Medium
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DO15Digital - Use of A.I.
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DO16Digital - Use of Data
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DO17Digital - Use of Code
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DO18Digital - Use of Metaverse
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DIRECT
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D1Direct - Printed Materials
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D2Direct - Direct Online ad
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D3Direct - Direct Innovation
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D4Direct - Use of Direct Medium
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D5Direct - for Charity/Public Service
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D6Direct - for Positive Change
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D7Direct Craft - Graphic Design
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D8Direct Craft - Art Direction
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D9Direct Craft - Typography
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GAMING
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GA1Gaming - Branded Game Design
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GA2Gaming - Brand Integration/Partnership
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GA3Gaming - Brand Activation
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GA4Gaming - Experiential Gaming
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GA5Gaming - Educational Gaming
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GA6Gaming - Mobile App/Game
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GA7Gaming - Gaming Platform
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GA8Gaming - Game Trailer
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GA9Gaming - Launch Campaign
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GA10Gaming - Event - Live
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GA11Gaming - Event - Virtual
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GA15Gaming - Culture/Community Engagement
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GA16Gaming - User Participation
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GA18Gaming - Innovative use of Tech
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GA19Gaming - Use of Data in Gaming
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GA20Gaming - as a Media
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GA21Gaming - for Positive Change
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AUDIO & SOUND DESIGN
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FILM CRAFT - SOUND DESIGN
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FCSD1Film Craft - Sound Design
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PODCAST
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PC1Podcast - Single podcast execution
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PC2Podcast - Podcast Series/Campaign
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PC3Podcast - for Positive Change
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PC4Podcast - Sound Design
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RADIO
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RAD1Radio - 0-30secs
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RAD2Radio - 31secs or over
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RAD3Radio - Tactical Radio
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RAD4Radio - Direct Radio
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RAD5Radio - Use of Music
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RAD6Radio - Sound Design
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RAD7Radio - Performance
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RAD8Radio - Use of Radio Medium
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RAD9Radio - Charity/Public Service
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RAD10Radio - for Positive Change
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AUDIO BOOK
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AR15Audio Book - Audio Book
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AR16Audio Book - Use of Music
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AR17Audio Book - Sound Design
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AR18Audio Book - Performance
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SONIC BRANDING
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AR19Audio/Sonic Branding
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GENERAL
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INTEGRATED CAMPAIGNS
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G1General - Integrated Campaign
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G2General - Content Led Integrated Campaign
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G3General - Integrated Campaign for Charity/Public Service
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G4General - Integrated Campaign for Positive Change
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GENERAL
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G5General - Innovation/Use of Technology
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G6General - Most Creative Use of Non Traditional Media
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G7General - Product Placement
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G8General - Best Use of Humour
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G9General - Uncategorised entry
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G10General - Long Running Campaign
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G11General - Creative Personal Project
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G12General - Low Budget
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G13General - Agency/Production company intiative
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SUSTAINABLITY
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SU1Sustainable - Print Production
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SU2Sustainable - Film Production
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SU3Sustainable - Event Production
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NEW TALENT
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T4 - Most Promising Creative (Non UK based)
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Winning an award at the Creative Circle is not first past the post, it is a standard. This means it's not about just being better than the competition that year, it's about reaching a standard of excellence, where in any category there can be multiple winners or none.
All Gold, Silver & Bronze winners are eligible to enter the ADC*European awards.
Company Award results are established by the success across all other categories.
All categories accept both Single and Campaign entries, unless noted otherwise. A Campaign is two or more executions.
Download the full 2027 award categories, descriptions and all the information you need to submit an entry here:
