PROCESS

1. Register

Click on the "Register" link (top right) 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 with a major credit card. 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 20th, 2025

ALL MULTIMEDIA CAMPAIGN ENTRIES TO BE SUBMITTED UNDER CATEGORIES #96, #97, and #98

1. Creative Effectiveness

2. Creative Use of AI (NEW)

3. Journal Print Ad, Any Size
4. Visual Aid, Any Size
5. Website, Consumer
6. Website, HCP
7. Miscellaneous (NEW)

8. Feature Media Placement
9. Campaign: 3 or More Elements
10. Special Event/Client Celebration
11. Media Relations, Consumer or Trade
12. Consumer Product or Service Launch
13. Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

14. Single Platform (FB, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, etc.)
15. Single Platform Campaign: 3 or More Elements
16. Multi-Platform Campaign: 3 or More Elements
17. Social Media for Brand Building
18. Use of User Generated Content
19. Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work
20. Use of Influencer (NEW)

21. Website Design: B2B
22. Website Design: Consumer
23. Website Design: eCommerce
24. Website Design: Internal or Self- Promotion
25. Microsite Design
26. Content Marketing (Videos, Blogs, Social Media and White Papers)
27. Email Campaign
28. Holiday Card
29. Landing Page
30. Display (Banner) Ad
31. Campaign: 3 or More Elements
32. Digital Collateral (e.g., Presentation, Newsletter, Annual Report, Brochure, Publications, etc.)
33. Innovation in Mobile
34. Copywriting
35. Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

36. Single Spot: Any Length
37. Campaign: 3 or More Elements
38. Streaming Service or Online Commercial, Any Length
39. Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
40. Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

41. Non-Broadcast (Training, Educational, PSAs, Sales, Institutional, or Trade Show)
42. Campaign: 3 or More Elements
43. Animation/Motion Graphics
44. YouTube Video
45. Social Media Video
46. Explainer Video
47. Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

48. Single Spot: Any Length
49. Podcast
50. Campaign: 3 or More Elements
51. Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

52. Jingle
53. Original Music Composition, Any Length

54. Outdoor Billboard
55. Outdoor Poster
56. Transit-Bus: Internal & External
57. Transit-Rail
58. Transit Shelter
59. Kiosk
60. Banners
61. Vehicle Wraps
62. Inventive Use of Out-of-Home (Building Wrap, etc.)
63. Environmental Design: Interior or Exterior
64. Campaign: 3 or More Elements
65. Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

66. Any Size, Any Number of Colors
67. Special Advertising Insert/Supplement
68. Campaign: 3 or More Elements, Any Size, Any Number of Colors
69. Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

70. Any Size, Any Number of Colors
71. Special Advertising Insert/Supplement
72. Campaign: 3 or More Elements
73. 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, Under $25,000 (NEW)
97. Multimedia Campaign: 3 or More Elements, Any Media, Under $25,001 - $75,000 (NEW)
98. Multimedia Campaign: 3 or More Elements, Any Media, Over $75,000 (NEW)

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

106. Advertising Photography: Lifestyle/People
107. Advertising Photography: Still Life/Miscellaneous
108. AI Generated Image (NEW)
109. Campaign: 3 or More Elements

110. Exhibit Booth Installation, Any Square Footage
111. Exhibit Booth Graphics

112. 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 (57th 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 112. 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 57th 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, 2025.

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?
The tiered pricing structure is located on the right-hand sidebar. There are 4 tiers. They include Early Bird, Standard, Extended and Final week. The entry prices will vary depending on when you submit and if you’re a member or a guest.
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 with a Major Debit/Credit Card once you have submitted them as Final within the system. *Please Note: Entries and payments received after April 20th and thru April 27th 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, 2024 and December 31, 2024 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 112 - All Student Work).

All entries can be paid for with 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 57th Annual Jersey Awards Exhibition + Ceremony. This event will be held in person on September 17th, 2025 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.

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.