PROCESS

1. Register

Click on the "Register" link and complete and submit the registration form.

2. Login

Login to the awards platform with your email and password.

3. Create

Create your online entry. You will be required to upload submission materials or links to your materials during the creation process. Please look through the categories and sponsorship opportunities prior to getting started on your entries.

4. Save

During the entry period, your entry can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed and attachments uploaded. As each section is complete, you will see a appear in the entry form tab when the application is saved.

5. Submit

On completion, save your entry as FINAL. Please ensure you read through your entry and check that all uploaded materials are correct.

6. Payment

After completing your entry, easily pay through our PayPal integration. If you are submitting more than one entry, you can pay for them all at the same time with a single payment action. Once payment is processed successfully, your entry will qualify for judging.

Any questions or assistance needed with your entries, please call Pat Hanley at 201-998-5133 or email: jerseyawards@njadclub.org

Awards Entry Categories

Deadline for Entries is April 21st, 2024

ALL MULTIMEDIA CAMPAIGN ENTRIES TO BE SUBMITTED UNDER CATEGORY #96

1. Creative Effectiveness

2. Journal Print Ad, Any Size
3. Pharma Print Ad, Consumer or HCP
4. Pharma Packaging
5. Visual Aid, Any Size
6. Website, Consumer
7. Website, HCP
8. Trade Show, Exhibit Booth/Installation

2. Feature Media Placement
3. Campaign: 3 or More Elements
4. Special Event/Client Celebration
5. Media Relations, Consumer or Trade
6. Consumer Product or Service Launch
7. Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

2. Single Platform (FB, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, etc.)
3. Single Platform Campaign: 3 or More Elements
4. Multi-Platform Campaign: 3 or More Elements
5. Social Media for Brand Building
6. Use of User Generated Content
7. Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

2. Website Design: B2B
3. Website Design: Consumer
4. Website Design: eCommerce
5. Website Design: Internal or Self- Promotion
6. Microsite Design
7. Content Marketing (Videos, Blogs, Social Media and White Papers)
8. Email Campaign
9. Holiday Card
10. Landing Page
11. Display (Banner) Ad
12. Campaign: 3 or More Elements
13. Digital Collateral (e.g., Presentation, Newsletter, Annual Report, Brochure, Publications, etc.)
14. Innovation in Mobile
15. Copywriting
16. Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

2. Single Spot: Any Length
3. Campaign: 3 or More Elements
4. Streaming Service or Online Commercial, Any Length
5. Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
6. Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

2. Non-Broadcast (Training, Educational, PSAs, Sales, Institutional, or Trade Show)
3. Campaign: 3 or More Elements
4. Animation/Motion Graphics
5. YouTube Video
6. Social Media Video
7. Explainer Video
8. Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

2. Single Spot: Any Length
3. Podcast
4. Campaign: 3 or More Elements
5. Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

2. Jingle
3. Original Music Composition, Any Length

2. Outdoor Billboard
3. Outdoor Poster
4. Transit-Bus: Internal & External
5. Transit-Rail
6. Transit Shelter
7. Kiosk
8. Banners
9. Vehicle Wraps
10. Inventive Use of Out-of-Home (Building Wrap, etc.)
11. Environmental Design: Interior or Exterior
12. Campaign: 3 or More Elements
13. Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

2. Any Size, Any Number of Colors
3. Special Advertising Insert/Supplement
4. Campaign: 3 or More Elements, Any Size, Any Number of Colors
5. Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

2. Any Size, Any Number of Colors
3. Special Advertising Insert/Supplement
4. Campaign: 3 or More Elements
5. Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

74. Sell Sheets, Any Number of Colors
75. Rack Brochure, Any Number of Colors
76. Corporate/Product Brochure, Any Number of Pages
77. Catalog, Any Number of Pages
78. Pocket Folder
79. Annual Report
80. Poster, Single Piece or Campaign
81. Point-of-Sale
82. Invitations/Announcements
83. Holiday Card
84. Holiday Promo/ Dimensional Piece
85. Calendar
86. Product Launch or Relaunch, Any Number of Elements
87. Advertising for the Arts
88. Magazine Design
89. Miscellaneous
90. Direct Marketing Self-Mailer, Single Piece, Any Number of Colors
91. Direct Marketing Package Design, Any Number of Colors
92. Direct Marketing Packaging Campaign: 3 or More Elements
93. Direct Marketing Campaign: 3 or More Elements
94. Copywriting
95. Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

96. Multimedia Campaign: 3 or More Elements, Any Media

97. Logo, Consumer
98. Logo, B2B
99. Brand Identity Package
100. Newsletter(s), Print Version Only
101. Self-Promotion, Agency or Client
102. Advertising Specialties
103. Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

104. Advertising Photography: Lifestyle/People
105. Advertising Photography: Still Life/Miscellaneous
106. Advertising Illustration
107. Campaign: 3 or More Elements

108. Exhibit Booth Installation, Any Square Footage
109. Exhibit Booth Graphics

110. Any Discipline, Single or Campaign

MEMBERSHIP

The NJ Ad Club is here for everyone who uses creativity, innovation, and strategic thinking to capture the imagination and inspire action. Our mission is to shine a light on all the great work being done across the communications spectrum throughout New Jersey.

Membership bring together individuals and companies working in the fields of advertising, marketing, and communications.

• all types of agencies
• the media
• corporate marketing departments
• public relations
• printers
• online service suppliers
• event and promotional providers
• educators and students

If you are part of an agency, or looking for an agency, or providing services to agencies or the professionals who use them, give your networking and career a boost by joining the NJAdClub!

There are three Membership categories from which to choose:
Individual, Corporate, and Student. These provide affordable membership categories for you and your company.

Individual Membership - $150.00 USD Corporate Membership - $550.00 USD
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For more Membership options, visit NJ Ad Club Membership to see other packages you can take advantage of!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I begin?
Review the information on the seven tabs above (56th Jersey Awards, How to Enter, Categories, Event Sponsorships, Membership, FAQs).
Then click REGISTER (top right) to setup your account and begin the submission process.

Do I have to be a NJ Ad Club member to enter?
No. You do not have to be a member of the NJ Ad Club to enter.

Do I get a discount on entries if I join the NJ Ad Club?
Yes. One of the benefits of membership is discounts on entries and all other activities produced by the NJ Ad Club.

How do I join the NJ Ad Club?
It's simple. Click on the MEMBERSHIP tab and choose the type of membership you desire - Individual Membership at $150 or Corporate Group Membership at $550 for up to four representatives. Then click on PAY NOW to complete payment. You will then be returned to the entry system. Go to the DASHBOARD to enter your work.

You can also become a member on the DASHBOARD - widget on the right once you register and log in.

As a student, can I enter my work into the NJ Ad Club Jersey Awards?
Yes, Full-time students are encouraged to enter the competition via sub-category 105. You should upload a sampling of your best work!

Do I mail in samples of my work to the NJ Ad Club Office?
No. All entries into the 56th NJ Ad Club Jersey Awards must be uploaded digitally. For certain sub-categories, you can provide the URL which must remain live through December 31, 2024.

What is the deadline for entries?
The NJ Ad Club Jersey Awards has different submission periods. To view the different pricing deadlines, please see the Pricing Schedule on the right side of this page.

What are the categories?
The NJ Ad Club Jersey Awards categories vary by Ten Disciplines. View the Categories tab to see the available list.

Do I need to complete all my entries in one session?
No. All work that you "SAVE AS DRAFT" will remain in your folder so you can sign back in and continue the submission process.

Can I edit or add new uploads to my entry after I have submitted my materials as Final and completed checkout?No. Once a submission is finalized, it can no longer be changed. If there are any questions regarding a finalized entry, please contact jerseyawards@njadclub.org.

Can I delete my entries after I have completed checkout?
No, you will not be able to delete your entries once you have completed checkout.
If there are any questions regarding a finalized entry, please contact jerseyawards@njadclub.org.
NOTE: All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

How can I add new work after I completed checkout?
To add new work to your existing submission, log back into your account then go to the DASHBOARD to CREATE a new entry.

What do I do if I cannot find my exact category?
The Category "Collateral/All Printed Materials has a sub-category #89 Miscellaneous. For all other categories, you should select the best option.

What media is accepted?
Each category will require specific media. Files will need to be uploaded into the Online Entry Platform. For submission materials hosted online, there will be an opportunity to provide URLs for access.

What information is needed to create an entry?
All NJ Ad Club Jersey Awards entries require the following information on the project, regardless of category. Individual categories may have additional requirements.
General Project Information:

• Entry Title: Give your entry a name. The judges will see this, and it will be used to reference your entry (required)
• Agency/Entrant: Who was the Agency/Entrant involved in the project? (required)
• Advertiser: Who was the advertiser involved in the project (required)
• Media Links / URLs: For submission materials hosted online, there will be an opportunity to provide URLs for access. (optional)
• Uploaded Submission Materials: Each category will require specific media. Files will need to be uploaded into the Online Entry Platform.

NOTE: Some categories require additional written information and context.

How much does it cost to enter?
There are two types of fees for each entry that you submit - Single Element Entries or Campaign Entries (3 elements or more). Student Entries (Sub-Category 110) are free-of-charge.
NOTE: All fees listed are in U.S. Dollars (USD).

Is there a registration fee?
There is no registration fee to enter.

How do I pay for my entries?
All entries can be paid for via PayPal or a Major Debit/Credit Card once you have submitted them as Final within the system. *Please Note: Entries and payments received after April 21st and thru April 28th will be subject to a one time late fee charge of $50, added to your total.

Is my entry eligible to be entered?
Your work must have been published, displayed, or aired between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023 AND meet one of the following criteria:

• Be produced for a company or client headquartered in New Jersey.
• Be produced by a New Jersey based agency, production company or media property.
• Be produced by an NJ Ad Club member residing in New Jersey.
• Be produced by a Full-Time Student attending an accredited institution in New Jersey as part of a class assignment (limited to Sub-Category 110 - All Student Work).

All entries can be paid for via PayPal or a Major Debit/Credit Card, once you have submitted them as Final within the system.

Do you accept payment in foreign currency?
No. All payments must be made in U.S. Dollars (USD).

Can I receive a refund for my entry fees?
No. All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. By submitting entries into the competition, entrants are committing to pay for all entry fees in full.

NOTE: For any payment questions, please contact jerseyawards@njadclub.org.

What are NJ Ad Club Jersey Awards sponsorships?
A fantastic opportunity to be the star at the 56th Annual Jersey Awards Exhibition + Ceremony. This event will be held in person on September 18th, 2024 at the Grove, Cedar Grove, NJ. Click on the SPONSORSHIP tab for details.

How do I become a Jersey Awards Sponsor?
On the Home Page or DASHBOARD, select your sponsorship then click Pay Now to proceed to pay. You will be returned to the entry system after you pay.

If you are an NJ Ad Club member, you can choose to contact Pat Hanley at jerseyawards@njadclub.org to reserve a sponsorship and request an invoice.

How do I choose more than one sponsorship?
You would need to process each one separately. If you are on the Home Page or DASHBOARD, select your sponsorship then click Pay Now to proceed to pay. You will be returned to the entry system after each time you pay.