APPLIED ARTS ADVERTISING AWARDS FAQs

WHAT IS THE DEADLINE?

Deadline: May 8, 2009.

DO YOU GRANT EXTENSIONS?

Yes, but we can’t guarantee one, so you should strive to enter and have your work here by the deadline of May 15, 2009, and not postmarked that date. If you fear this is not possible, please contact Carrie Martin, by e-mail at awards[at]appliedartsmag.com or by telephone at 416-510-0909, x32, to see if something can be worked out.

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY FEES?

Design Print & Promotional:
Single: $65
Series: $95 (total for three pieces)

Complete Design Program:
$165

Motion Broadcast Graphics:
Single: $110
Series: $150

WHAT IS ELIGIBLE?

All professional work from any country, first completed or published between May 2008 and May 2009 (but not entries that have been submitted into last year’s competition). Maximum entry size is 22 x 26 inches.

WHERE DO I SEND MY ENTRY?

Applied Arts Printing Awards
18 Wynford Drive
Suite 705
Toronto, Ontario
M3C 3S2

I DIDN’T GET AN E-MAIL BACK WITH MY ENTRY FORMS. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Please e-mail Carrie Martin at awards[at]appliedartsmag.com with your Entry Number. Please DO NOT attempt to make your own entry form. We can forward a copy of the form directly to you.

CAN I GET MY ENTRIES RETURNED?

On very rare occasions, but generally no. Because of the number of entries we receive, it is usually not possible for us to return them.

WE’RE WAITING FOR THE CHEQUE FROM OUR ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT. CAN WE HAVE AN EXTENSION?

Please send your entries now, with a copy of your Online Entry Form and a note saying that the cheque is coming under separate cover. Or, simply pay by credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express (Amex for Canadian entrants only at this time).

DO YOU ACCEPT DIGITAL ENTRIES?

No, we typically require that entrants in non-Broadcast/Motion Graphics categories submit their work in hard-copy format, to ensure that our judges observe the work in its original, intended state. This ensures the fairest and most accurate judging procedure. However, we do acknowledge that there are cases when an entrant simply cannot submit hard copies, for whatever reason. If you do need to submit your files digitally, please select “Digital” from the File Format options on the entry page. If you are uploading Broadcast entries, please refer to our FTP instructions below.

WHAT IF MY ENTRY IS BIGGER THAN 22 X 26 INCHES?

If your entry is larger than the maximum size, please try to scale it down and reprint it to our specifications.

I’M ENTERING BROADCAST. CAN I SUBMIT MULTIPLE ENTRIES ON A TAPE, DVD/CD?

Yes, but only for entries that are in the SAME CATEGORY. If your entries fall into different categories, separate tapes, DVDs/CDs should be supplied for internal organization purposes.

HOW DO I UPLOAD MY BROADCAST/MOTION GRAPHICS FILES?

Please name your files using your Entry ID numbers (from the entry forms sent to you via e-mail). All series files need to be organized in folders by category and then by ID number (e.g., 1000-001A, 1000-001B, etc.). Stuff or Zip your entire submission folder and upload it to our FTP site as follows: ftp.appliedartsmag.com

Drop your files in the Incoming/broadcast_entries folder. Username and password are not necessary.

Please note: Our server tends to block browser-based uploads. Therefore, to access the FTP site you will need an FTP program, such as Transmit or Fetch. To get a free program, go to http://fetchsoftworks.com.

HOW SHOULD I PACKAGE MY ENTRIES?

If you must send a poster, deliver it in a flat package. We do not recommend mailing tubes, since they (and the posters inside them) usually arrive damaged. Instead, package your entries securely in a flat container and mark “Applied Arts Printing Awards” on the outside. If more than one package is sent, indicate on the outside “Package ___ of ___ packages.” To prevent customs charges or delays, U.S. and international entries (and courier slips) must be marked: UNSOLICITED CONTEST ENTRY – NO COMMERCIAL VALUE. We recommend that U.S. and international entries be sent by mail or courier, not airfreight. We do not accept CODs. Applied Arts is not responsible for customs or clearance costs, or lost or damaged entries.

WHAT DO I DO IF I DON’T KNOW WHICH CATEGORY TO PUT MY PIECE IN?

Contact Carrie Martin at 416-510-0909, x32, or by e-mail at awards[at]appliedartsmag.com. If you give us a brief description of your work, we can help you choose the appropriate category.

WHAT IS A SERIES?

A Series is a maximum of three entries that relate to each other in some way by product, brand, service, etc.

THE ENTRY FORM STATES: “DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS.” WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

You should not send your ONLY version of an item (print, etc.), because it will not be returned. Instead, a copy should be provided.

WHAT DOES “UNMOUNTED” MEAN?

We get thousands of entries and it would get too unwieldy and heavy if every entry were mounted on a board. If your entry is very flimsy or includes many small pieces, and you feel it must be mounted on something, please back it with lightweight cover stock paper or thin cardboard.

HOW WILL I KNOW IF MY WORK HAS WON?

Winners will be notified in June, via e-mail. At that time, we will require complete credit information, a brief description of the winning piece and high-res digital images for reproduction in the magazine. The Design & Advertising Awards Annual will be published in the November/December issue of Applied Arts. Winner certificates will be mailed shortly after. Winners will also be displayed year-round on the Winners section of our Website (www.appliedartsmag.com).

IF MY ENTRY WINS, WHAT WILL YOU USE FOR REPRODUCTION?

High-res files will be requested for reproduction in the magazine. QuickTime files for winning Broadcast/Motion Graphics entries will be used in our Online Winners Gallery. Full material requirements will be provided to all winning entrants when they are notified by e-mail in June.

CONTACT: Carrie Martin awards[at]appliedartsmag.com,
or by phone, 416-510-0909, ext. 32 (outside Toronto: 1-800-646-0347.)