Overview
Judges assess six projects for originality, execution and a sustained individual point of view rather than one isolated work.
ADC Young Guns 24
Deadline
Sep 24, 2026
Location
New York, United States; global portfolio entry
Application fee
Paid
Reward / Stipend
Winners join the annual ADC Young Guns class and are invited to a January 2027 recognition event in New York.
Who is this for
Creative professionals worldwide aged 30 or under with at least two years of professional experience across design, advertising, image-making and related fields.
Summary
Benefits
- Winners join the annual ADC Young Guns class and are invited to a January 2027 recognition event in New York.
Eligibility
- Creative professionals worldwide aged 30 or under with at least two years of professional experience across design, advertising, image-making and related fields.
- The competition is open globally, subject to the age and professional-experience rules.
Fees and Costs
- The regular entry fee is USD 150 and the final-deadline fee is USD 200.
Key dates
- Application deadline: 2026-09-24.
- The regular deadline is 27 August and the final deadline is 24 September 2026; recognition is planned for January 2027 in New York.
Application materials
- Online entry, six portfolio projects, applicant details and clear descriptions of the applicant's role in each project.
Location and Participation
- New York, United States; global portfolio entry. Entry is remote; attendance at the New York recognition event is optional unless later specified.