D&AD Impact Awards 2018
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D&AD Impact Awards 2018, an idea award organised by D&AD Impact with a goal to support great creative ideas that have the potential to impact, recognizing original and transformative ideas, products and projects that have already made a real and positive difference.
About Competition
D&AD Impact, a global initiative and awards programme that exists to shine a light on the power of creativity as a force for good in the world, has opened entries for its new edition of idea award titled 2018 D&AD Impact Awards.
D&AD Impact is the result of a partnership between D&AD and Advertising Week. D&AD Awards are recognized globally as the ultimate in creative excellence while the D&AD Foundation inspires the next generation of creative talent and stimulates the creative industry to work towards a positive future. D&AD Impact’s goal is to drive positive change, supporting great creative ideas that have the potential to impact and rewarding those that have. D&AD Impact is for everyone who believes in the power of creativity to change the world, whether you’re a brand, NGO, start-up, entrepreneur, agency, social enterprise or aspiring innovator.
The D&AD Impact Awards recognize original and transformative ideas, including beta projects as well as campaigns, products and projects that have already made a real and positive difference.
There are twelve categories to enter your work:
• Civic Engagement
• Community & Interaction
• Equality
• Diversity & Inclusivity
• Education
• Environmental Sustainability
• Financial Empowerment
• Health & Wellness
• Humanitarian Aid
• Ocean Health & Wildlife
• Responsible Retail
• Smart Living
Your idea will be seen and reviewed by 70 of the most influential leaders in their field and also the winners will be promoted globally to more than 1.2 million people through the D&AD, Advertising Week and media partner platforms.
A D&AD Impact Pencil is more than an award, it’s a tangible signifier that your creative idea, product, project or campaign is a worthwhile driver of positive real-world change. Winners have the opportunity to access a network of influencers and innovators, making new connections to amplify your initiative and increase your idea’s reach and ability to make an impact.
The pricing structure has been revised to make it easier for charities, NGO’s, start-ups and SMEs to enter. Entries are half price for NGO’s (300 USD) and 50 USD for companies under three years old or with fewer than 20 employees.
Eligibility
2018 D&AD Impact Awards is open to anyone worldwide.