Open to professionals internationally, Applied Arts Awards are Canada's largest multi-disciplinary competitions. Launched in 1992, the Applied Arts Awards are the only competition in Canada that recognize the creative work of professionals across the visual communications sector, from image makers to advertising executives to designers.

For the 2021 Design Awards, entries can be submitted in these categories:

• Design
• Packaging Design
• Promotional Design
• Editorial Design
• Typography Design
• Typeface Design
• Craft Design
• Digital Design
• Motion Design
• Young Blood, Community and COVID-19 Response

Applied Arts contests are judged by panels of highly regarded industry professionals and experts in a rigorous process. Every entry is scored independently on creative merit, technical excellence and suitability for end use.

Entry fees start at 50 USD.

Eligibility

Open internationally to all forms of commissioned, published, unpublished and personal work from professionals and enthusiasts created between March 2020 and March 2021. Only digital entries are accepted for this competition.

Prize

All entrants will be notified by April 2021 via email. Winners receive:

• Their work published in print in the Summer 2021 issue
• A complimentary copy of the Summer 2021 issue
• Their work published online in the Winners’ Gallery
• A personalized, awards certificate for every winning entry signed by the founder of Applied Arts