Entry Criteria & Eligibility
All entries must have been printed, published, aired or live for the first time between APRIL 1, 2019 & MARCH 31, 2021.
PRINTED SAMPLES:
Some Print Categories may also include printed samples to accompany your digital entries. The printed samples are optional and not required. These categories include:
21 ANNUAL REPORT
22 CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN
23 CONSUMER PUBLICATION DESIGN
24 DIRECT MARKETING
26 EVENT DESIGN
28 DESIGN MISCELLANEOUS
40 TYPOGRAPHY
41 SELF PROMOTION
In the instances where printed samples are submitted, samples must be placed in a plastic sleeve with a printout of Form A and Form B attached with a paper clip.
DOWNLOAD PDF of FORM A and FORM B.
Judges & Scoring:
Every entry is scored independently on creative merit, technical excellence and suitability for end use. Judges may disqualify an entry, or move an entry to another category; entrants may be notified of any changes to their entry. All judges’ decisions are final.
Judging is blind: Judges must NOT see your company or organization anywhere on your entry, with the exception of:
39 Self Promotion
Students may only enter into the student category:
Students currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate-level programs in advertising, graphic design, photography, illustration and new media are eligible for the competition, and are invited to submit published or unpublished work in the category:
43 Student
NOTABLE TIPS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
You may submit an optional 250-word rationale describing your work. Please enter a rationale in the fields allocated online, using the submission guidelines.
All non-English entries must be accompanied by English translation in the rationale area.
A “Series” comprises two or more pieces that relate to each other.
Registered charities must have a registered charity number and a branch or head office in Manitoba.
By submitting your entry, you acknowledge and permit the Advertising Association of Winnipeg to publish your work for related promotional purposes.
ENTRY PROCESS:
Remember to complete your entries in full and submit your payment online. Only complete, paid in full entries received by the deadline will be sent for judging. Note: You may pay online or request an invoice.
Review all your entries and make sure all information is accurate (including spelling) before making final payment.
All names and titles will be shown on all communication pieces exactly as they are entered. You may make edits or add to any unpaid entries. After an entry has been paid for, NO EDITS CAN BE MADE.
MAILING ADDRESS FOR SAMPLES (Mail or delivery*):
904 Renfrew Street,
Winnipeg, MB R3M 1K4
Attention: Lise Carbonneau
204-295-1512
*Call first before scheduling a delivery.
Hard copies must be received by FRIDAY, JUNE 4, AT 4:00 PM. Hard copies cannot be returned.
By submitting your entry, you acknowledge and permit the Advertising Association of Winnipeg to publish your work for related promotional purposes.
QUESTIONS?
Email help@signatureawards-staging.noiinx3-liquidwebsites.com
Entry Material Requirements
Print pieces may be entered individually or as a series. Submit one to ten JPGs of a project entry, and one to three PDFs of a project entry. PDF minimum resolution 72 dpi, max. file size 100MB each; JPG max. file size 3MB each.
In the case of submissions with multiple components (more than one execution or creative sample), in addition to the individual pieces stated above, entrants are encouraged to submit at least one JPG image that showcases a summary of the overall project (e.g. 3D mock-ups, photos etc).
For multi-page documents, please upload the entire file as a PDF, and include your favorite highlights or 3D renditions in the JPG images you select.
Some categories may also include printed samples to accompany your digital entries. The printed samples are optional and not required. These categories include:
21 Annual Report
22 CORPORATE Communications Design
23 Consumer Publication Design
24 Direct Marketing
26 Event Design
28 Design Miscellaneous
40 Typography
41 Self Promotion
In the instances where printed samples are submitted, samples must be placed in a plastic sleeve with a printout of Form A and Form B attached with a paper clip.
Video
Submit all movie entries as a URL link [to Youtube, Vimeo or equivalent], plus one to three JPG “stills”. JPG max. file size 3MB each. PDFs may also be included [storyboard or other presentation] with minimum resolution 72 dpi, max. file size 100MB each. NOTE: Links must remain active throughout the judging period. All URLs must remain anonymous [no company name or logo]. Make sure all links are set to be publicly viewed [not private].
Audio
Submit one to four MP3s. Submit radio scripts in the rationale portion of the entry form.
Interactive & Online
Submit one to three URLs, plus one to three JPG “stills”; JPG max. file size 3MB each. If your online project is no longer available to the public, submit as a URL link to Youtube or equivalent in the supplied link area. NOTE: Links must remain active throughout the judging period. All URLs must remain anonymous [no company name or logo]. Make sure all links are set to be publicly viewed [not private].
Rationales
Rationales are not compulsory, however, entrants are encouraged to provide a short rationale of their work or description of the project, for each entry in the field provided.
PLEASE NOTE: Studio/agency names/logos MUST NOT appear on any entries with the exception of:
41 Self Promotion
Once the judges have made their choice, decisions are final. Finalists will be posted to the Signature Awards site in August 2021.
A celebratory evening honouring Award Recipients will be held on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2021.
Mailing address for samples (Mail or delivery*):
904 Renfrew Street
Winnipeg, MB R3N 1K4
Attention: Lise Carbonneau
204-295-1512
*Call first before scheduling a delivery.
The Advertising Association of Winnipeg assumes all entries are original and the property of the entrant and all rights therein. Entries are non-refundable. Entrants will be refunded ONLY if the entered category does not receive sufficient entries, and only if so requested by entrant after notification. A submission of entry acknowledges acceptance of these rules.