Awards Shows
The One Club for Creativity is the home of some of the most celebrated accolades in the industry. Beyond the respect they command, these awards are unique in that their entry fees are redirected to support The One Club’s many initiatives in Inclusion & Diversity, Creative Development, and Education.
The One Show, the ADC Annual Awards, and the TDC Annual Competition are among the most coveted global accolades in the industry’s history. The One Show Pencil represents the creativity of big ideas paired with quality execution; the ADC Cube has symbolized meticulous craftsmanship, design, and innovation for over a century; and making it into the TDC Annual is one of the most respected honors for type and lettering practitioners all over the world.
The One Club also presents two regional awards: the ONE Asia Creative Awards, which celebrates the best Asian-Pacific work, while the ADCE Awards champions Europe’s finest creative.
Other popular One Club accolades include the Creative Hall of Fame, which honors a lifetime of excellence; the world-renowned Young Guns, which has shaped the careers of the young professionals talented enough to win it; and the Young Ones Student Awards, often the first honor that creatives win as the prepare to embark on their careers.
Competitions Overview
Global
The One Show
The One Show is the world's most prestigious award show in advertising and design. For over 50 years, the Gold Pencil has been regarded as one of the top prizes in the creative industry.
Audience: Professionals in advertising and design
ADC AWARDS
ADC Annual Awards is the oldest continuously running industry award show in the world. Now in its incredible 104th year. Focuses on artistry and craftsmanship.
Audience: Professionals in design and advertising; Freelancers
ENTRY DEADLINES
Regular: Jan 23, 2026
Extended: Feb 6, 2026
Final: Feb 20, 2026
TDC COMPETITION
The TDC Annual Competition has been venerating outstanding creativity in the worlds of type and lettering for a full seven decades.
Audience: Creatives and firms focused on type design and use of typography in design
ENTRY DEADLINES
Early Bird: Nov 14, 2025
Regular: Jan 23, 2026
Final: Feb 27, 2026
Global Competition Dates Overview
| Competition | Call For Entries Opens | Deadlines | Event Date | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | December | January | February | March | ||||
| The One Show | Sep 24, 2024 | Super Early: Oct 31, 2025 |
Early: Dec 12, 2025 |
Regular: Jan 23, 2026 |
Extended: Feb 6, 2026 |
Final: Feb 20, 2026 |
— | May 15, 2026 |
| ADC 104 Annual Awards | Sep 10, 2024 | — | — | Regular: Jan 23, 2026 |
Extended: Feb 6, 2026 |
Final: Feb 20, 2026 |
— | May 13th, 2026 |
| TDC71 | Sep 3, 2024 | Early Bird: Nov 14, 2025 |
— | Regular: Jan 23, 2026 |
— | Final: Feb 27, 2026 |
— | TBA |
| Young Ones Student Awards | Sep 17, 2024 | — | Early: Dec 12, 2025 |
— | — | Regular: Feb 27, 2026 |
Extended: Mar 13, 2026 |
May 11, 2026 |
Regional
ADCE
Art Directors Club of Europe (ADCE) presently supports 23 associations in 22 different countries through its various programming, including the revered ADCE Awards and Festival.
Audience: Winners of select local European country competitions
ADCE Student Awards
ADCE Student Awards ADCE's young competition open to students and recent graduates across creative disciplines - The young stars' rise to greater constellations.
Audience: Open to students and recent graduates across creative disciplines
National
One Club Chapter Awards: Denver
The ONE Club for Creativity - Denveris a multi-disciplinary, non-profit organization promoting collaborative creative culture throughout Colorado's Rocky Mountain Region.
Audience: Professional and student work from Colorado
One Club Chapter Awards: San Diego
One Club Chapter Awards: San Diego Our Club promotes meaningful connections, personal and professional growth, career advancement, and relentless creative exploration.
Audience: Professional and student work from California
Young Professional
Next Creative Leaders
Next Creative Leaders identifies, celebrates and gives a global platform to talented, gender expansive creatives. Portfolio competition.
Audience: Talented women, trans, and non-binary creatives who are stepping into leadership roles.
Lifetime Achievement
Creative Hall of Fame
The One Club for Creativity’s Creative Hall of Fame honors the distinguished careers of men and women in advertising, design, branding, illustration, photography, and typography.
Audience: Nomination-based, open to One Club members and the Board of Directors to nominate