CELEBRATING CREATIVE TALENT
For the past 57 years, the Jersey Awards has celebrated creative excellence across communication platforms throughout New Jersey. We seek to recognize the most creative, most innovative, and most compelling work produced every year. North, South, East and West, spreading across the state of New Jersey, all Agencies, Production Companies and Media Properties are eligible to enter.
This year we pay tribute to the strength and resilience behind our collective achievements and the incredible journey that can only be accomplished through focus, adaptability, and a bold vision fueled by ingenuity, persistence, and good old-fashioned grit.
Highlights from our 56th Annual Jersey Awards (Last Year)
- Produced by: Beard and Bowler Productions

MORE CATEGORIES & MORE WAYS TO WIN

CREATIVE USE OF AI (Category #2)
This category recognises the role of AI in delivering marketing success, and demonstrating how AI (or AI-enabled tools) has enabled process improvements, productivity, effectiveness or creativity. Submissions need not only relate to marketing campaigns, they could also relate to activities designed to streamline or improve marketing operations, such as how the marketing team is comprised or deployed. This could be in terms of speed of delivery, creation of insight, reduction in costs, or any other advantage to be specified.
IN PHARMA – MISCELLANEOUS (Pharma #6)
IN SOCIAL MEDIA – USE OF INFLUENCER (Social Media #21)
IN MULTIMEDIA CAMPAIGN – MULTIMEDIA (#96, #97, #98)
Now becoming three categories based on the dollar amount of campaign: 1. Multimedia Campaign, 3 or more Elements, Any Media, Under $25,000, 2. Multimedia Campaign, 3 or more Elements, $25,001 to $75,000 and 3. Multimedia Campaign, 3 or more Elements, Over $75,000.
IN PHOTOGRAPHY – AI GENERATED IMAGE (Photography #106)
These categories have been added because the advertising world is changing and we’re adapting along with it. New standards are being set, and boundaries are being pushed beyond our imagination. Our membership has requested them, and we agree that they deserve inclusion in our esteem list of categories.
You may submit an entry in more than one category or sub-category, but the limit is three, if you chose to do so.

HONORING THE BEST OF JERSEY
The Annual Jersey Awards presents First and Second Place trophies and an Award of Excellence Certificate in the sub-categories. In addition, Best of Category Trophies and a one-of-a-kind Best in Show Award will be presented.
Jersey Awards has 10 Major Categories (see Categories Tab) covering Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Media, Television, Video, Radio, Music, Out-of-Home, Newspaper, Magazine, Collateral / All Printed Materials.
Winners will be notified by mid-July as to which entry has won an award. Awards will be announced at the 57th Annual Jersey Awards Exhibition and Ceremony on September 17th, 2025 at The Grove, Cedar Grove, New Jersey.
Judging and Criteria
Entries will be judged by out-of-state advertising professionals. While the metrics used to score each major category is different, some criteria are consistent, including Originality, Creativity, Memorability, Visual Design, and Innovation. It may also be helpful to include an outline of any pertinent information that supports the work – like target audience, intended goals, and / or results.
Plus, the Outfront Edge Award
The Outfront Edge Award sponsored by Outfront Media, will be awarded to the company whose overall work has been deemed the most creative and innovative. If you would like to have your submissions judged for the Edge Award, please go to the Registration page and click yes to have them reviewed.

ONLINE ENTRY PLATFORM
Vital to the continuation and relevancy of both the Jersey Awards and the NJ Ad Club, you will now be able to upload your entries, fill out your entry forms and pay the entry fee ALL ONLINE. No more freight charges. No more preparing printed and hard copy submissions, no more mounting of entries on board, no need for a DVD burner or flash drives when submitting entries! And, it’s simple to use.
Any questions or assistance needed with your entries, please call Pat Hanley at 201-998-5133 or email: JerseyAwards@njadclub.org

JERSEY AWARDS SHOW COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Beverly Barnes
SGW Integrated Marketing
Herb Barry
Interstate Outdoor
Gary Denburg
GarDen Printing Consultant
Grace DePaola
Advertising & Marketing Consultant
Nancy Fischer
NCF Design
Robin Kantor
Design Consultant
Eric Ortiz
O2 Advertising
Allegra Sandelli
Consulting
Sandra Schler
Non-Profit Professional
Christian Estrellado
Estro Communications
Jersey Awards Chair
Gary Denburg
Concept & Design
O2 Advertising
Printing
Newark Trade
NJ Ad Club President
Christian Estrellado
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

CREATIVE EFFECTIVENESS
- Creative Effectiveness

CREATIVE USE OF AI (NEW)
- Creative Use of AI (NEW)

PHARMA
- Journal Print Ad, Any Size
- Visual Aid, Any Size
- Website, Consumer
- Website, HCP
- Miscellaneous (NEW)

PUBLIC RELATIONS
- Feature Media Placement
- Campaign: 3 or More Elements
- Special Event/Client Celebration
- Media Relations, Consumer or Trade
- Consumer Product or Service Launch
- Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

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

DIGITAL MEDIA
- Website Design: B2B
- Website Design: Consumer
- Website Design: eCommerce
- Website Design: Internal or Self- Promotion
- Microsite Design
- Content Marketing (Videos, Blogs, Social Media and White Papers)
- Email Campaign
- Holiday Card
- Landing Page
- Display (Banner) Ad
- Campaign: 3 or More Elements
- Digital Collateral (e.g., Presentation, Newsletter, Annual Report, Brochure, Publications, etc.)
- Innovation in Mobile
- Copywriting
- Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

TELEVISION
- Single Spot: Any Length
- Campaign: 3 or More Elements
- Streaming Service or Online Commercial, Any Length
- Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
- Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

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

RADIO
- Single Spot: Any Length
- Podcast
- Campaign: 3 or More Elements
- Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

MUSIC
- Jingle
- Original Music Composition, Any Length

OUT OF HOME
- Outdoor Billboard
- Outdoor Poster
- Transit-Bus: Internal & External
- Transit-Rail
- Transit Shelter
- Kiosk
- Banners
- Vehicle Wraps
- Inventive Use of Out-of-Home (Building Wrap, etc.)
- Environmental Design: Interior or Exterior
- Campaign: 3 or More Elements
- Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

NEWSPAPER
- Any Size, Any Number of Colors
- Special Advertising Insert/Supplement
- Campaign: 3 or More Elements, Any Size, Any Number of Colors
- Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

MAGAZINE / CONSUMER OR TRADE
- Any Size, Any Number of Colors
- Special Advertising Insert/Supplement
- Campaign: 3 or More Elements
- Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work

COLLATERAL
ALL PRINTED MATERIAL / DIRECT MARKETING
- Sell Sheets, Any Number of Colors
- Rack Brochure, Any Number of Colors
- Corporate/Product Brochure, Any Number of Pages
- Catalog, Any Number of Pages
- Pocket Folder
- Annual Report
- Poster, Single Piece or Campaign
- Point-of-Sale
- Invitations/Announcements
- Holiday Card
- Holiday Promo/ Dimensional Piece
- Calendar
- Product Launch or Relaunch, Any Number of Elements
- Advertising for the Arts
- Magazine Design
- Miscellaneous
- Direct Marketing Self-Mailer, Single Piece, Any Number of Colors
- Direct Marketing Package Design, Any Number of Colors
- Direct Marketing Packaging Campaign: 3 or More Elements
- Direct Marketing Campaign: 3 or More Elements
- Copywriting
- Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work
MULTIMEDIA
- Multimedia Campaign: 3 or More Elements, Any Media, Under $25,000 (NEW)
- Multimedia Campaign: 3 or More Elements, Any Media, Under $25,001 - $75,000 (NEW)
- Multimedia Campaign: 3 or More Elements, Any Media, Over $75,000 (NEW)
IDENTITY
- Logo, Consumer
- Logo, B2B
- Brand Identity Package
- Newsletter(s), Print Version Only
- Self-Promotion, Agency or Client
- Advertising Specialties
- Not for Profit/Pro Bono Work
PHOTOGRAPHY
- Advertising Photography: Lifestyle/People
- Advertising Photography: Still Life/Miscellaneous
- AI Generated Image (NEW)
- Campaign: 3 or More Elements
TRADESHOWS
- Exhibit Booth Installation, Any Square Footage
- Exhibit Booth Graphics

STUDENT ENTRIES
- Any Discipline, Single or Campaign
2025 JERSEY AWARDS
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PRE-EVENT
GET 8 MONTHS OF EXPOSURE
Get maximum visibility with these sponsorships running February 10 through September 17, 2025.
COMMUNICATION SPONSORS $750 EA
Email Blast
- Get recognition by having your logo, a one-line description of your business and a link to your site, in all Jersey Awards email blasts
- Sent to over 2,700 recipients in weekly emails starting in mid-February and running through mid-September (Estimated over 75,000 impressions)
Social Media
- Your company logo included in all Jersey Awards social media posts (Facebook, Linked-In & Twitter – over 2,800 followers) starting in mid-February and running through mid-September - estimated 30+ posts (Estimated over 84,000 impressions)
Event Journal
- Full Page Ad in the Event Journal ($400 value)
- Recognition in the Event Journal as a Sponsor
ENTRY PLATFORM AD SPONSORS
LEADERBOARD ROTATING BANNER AD - $500 (Estimated 40,000 impressions)
- Create your own banner ad to be included on the Entry Platform starting in mid-February and running through mid-September (1280 px X 200 px)
- Your logo included on Jersey Awards landing page
- Recognition in the Event Journal as a Sponsor
EVENT NIGHT SPONSORSHIPS
Below is our full list of sponsorships for the night of September 17th, but if you have something else in mind, please let us know.
PREMIUM TABLE SPONSORS $2,500
Premium location seating for a table of 10 dinner tickets ($1,750 value)
- Recognition as an Event Night Sponsor with table signage including company logo
- Full page ad in the Event Journal ($400 value)
- Recognition as a Premium Table Sponsor in the Event Journal
- Logo recognition on all Jersey Awards communications (emails, landing page, social media - Over 150,000 impressions)
CATEGORY SPONSORS $1,000 PER CATEGORY
One Sponsor per Category:
Categories include Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Media, TV/Video, Radio/Music, Newspaper/Magazine, Out-of-Home, Collateral
Option to have company spokesperson introduce Category in person or with a :30 prerecorded video message at the Awards.
- Company Logo displayed on screen during the entire Category presentation
- One complimentary dinner ticket ($185 value)
- Full page ad in the Event Journal preceding the selected Category section ($400 value)
- Recognition as a Category sponsor in the Jersey Awards Event Journal and logo on the Entry Platform landing page
- Logo recognition on all Jersey Awards communications (emails, landing page, social media)
COCKTAIL HOUR SPONSOR WITH SIGNATURE DRINK $1,000
- Signage including company logo at the entrance to the Cocktail Hour and on all cocktail tables
- Signature drink named by the sponsor, including signage at all bars. Cocktail selection must be approved in advance.
- One complimentary dinner ticket ($185 value)
- Full page ad in the Event Journal ($400 value)
- Recognition as the Cocktail Hour Sponsor in the Jersey Awards Event Journal.
- Logo recognition on all Jersey Awards communications (emails, landing page, social media)
CENTERPIECE SPONSORS
$500 EA
- Company logo on signage at each dinner table
- Full page ad in the Event Journal for solo sponsor ($400 value)
- Recognition as a Centerpiece Sponsor in the Event Journal
- Logo recognition on all Jersey Awards communications (emails, landing page, social media)
PHOTOGRAPHY SPONSORS $500 EA
For Corporations and Vendors Only – Agencies will not be eligible for this sponsorship
- Company logo on the Step & Repeat banner used as the backdrop for all Jersey Awards photos
- Full page ad in the Event Journal ($400 value)
- Recognition as a Photography Sponsor in the Event Journal
- Logo recognition on all Jersey Awards communications (emails, landing page, social media)
VALET PARKING SPONSORS $500 EA
- Signage at the Valet at entry and departure site including company logo
- Full page ad in the Event Journal ($400 value)
- Recognition as the Valet Sponsor in the Event Journal
- Logo recognition on all Jersey Awards communications (emails, landing page, social media)
EXPO EXHIBIT SPONSORS $400 EA
Market your company at the Jersey Awards with a tabletop display in the entrance lobby. Great for freelancers and vendors (ad specialties, printers, paper companies, display and media companies). Take advantage of this targeted opportunity to promote your company services to over 200 marketers and agencies with face-to-face contact at the Jersey Awards.
- Exhibit sponsors will be provided with a high-top table to market your company
- Full page ad in the Event Journal to promote your services ($400 value)
- Recognition in the Event Journal as an Expo Sponsor
FRIEND OF THE JERSEY AWARDS $100
Show your support for the New Jersey Ad Club and the Jersey Awards. Friends will be listed in the Event Journal and on the Jersey Awards landing page.
NEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY:
Create Your Own Sponsorship!
Have a unique idea or want to combine some elements of other sponsorships for your own approach…we’re all ears! Give us a call and our Jersey Award Chairperson will help plan your own special opportunity. Prices to be determined based on your preferences.
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.
These include:- 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.
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.

Pricing
Note: All Pricing and All Deadlines are Firm – No Exceptions
Early Bird Pricing
(February 10 - March 2)
Member:
$105 for Single Entry
$140 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness and Creative Use of AI
Non-Member:
$140 for Single Entry
$170 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness and Creative Use of AI
Student: Free
Standard Pricing
(March 3 - March 30)
Member:
$120 for Single Entry
$155 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness and Creative Use of AI
Non-Member:
$160 for Single Entry
$195 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness and Creative Use of AI
Student: Free
Extended Pricing
(March 31 - April 13)
Member:
$130 for Single Entry
$165 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness and Creative Use of AI
Non-Member:
$175 for Single Entry
$210 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness and Creative Use of AI
Student: Free
Final Week
(April 14 - April 20)
Member:
$150 for Single Entry
$185 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness and Creative Use of AI
Non-Member:
$200 for Single Entry
$235 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness and Creative Use of AIs
Student: Free
*Please Note: Late fee charge of $50 will be charged for all entries received after April 20th and thru April 27th, along with The Final Week Pricing Fee.
*JOIN the Ad Club and save money. Non-members should consider joining the Club to take advantage of both lower fees on submissions and dinner tickets to the Awards ceremony.
Contact Us
PO Box 7250
North Arlington, NJ 07031
Phone: (201) 998-5133
Email: JerseyAwards@njadclub.org
