JUNE - AWARDS & PROGRAMS
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Connie Chweh
June is packed with opportunities to spotlight and support emerging creatives. From leadership fellowships to global awards, these programs offer mentorship, visibility, and real backing for those ready to grow their impact.
Next Creative Leaders (NCL)
About the Award
Next Creative Leaders (NCL) is a global portfolio competition recognizing women, trans, and non-binary creatives who are shaping the future of the creative industry. NCL offers a platform for gender-expansive creatives to showcase their unique vision and make a lasting impact through innovative work and leadership.
Calling all trailblazing women, trans, and non-binary creatives stepping into leadership! The Next Creative Leaders (NCL) global portfolio competition, from The One Club and The 3% Movement, recognizes those shaping the future of the industry. If you're a copywriter, art director, designer, ACD, or a new CD/Design Director (under one year), showcase your impactful creative work and unique POV for FREE by the June 16th deadline. Creative teams of two are also welcome! Get recognized, gain exposure, mentorship, and more. Nominate a game-changer you know!
How to Apply
You can apply or nominate a fellow creative directly through the competition’s website. The entry is free of charge. Visit: https://nextcreativeleaders.oneclub.org
Deadline: Submit your application until the extended deadline June 30. Nominations are open until June 23.
AD Club of New York Fellowship Program
About the Award
Elevate your career with the AD Club of New York Fellowship program! Designed to retain diverse talent and promote women into leadership, this exclusive one-year program offers unparalleled tools, access, and mentorship. If you're a mid-level professional (3-10 years experience) in advertising, marketing, or media (NY residency preferred), you could gain paid trips to top industry conferences like ADCOLOR and Advertising Week NY, executive coaching, PWC training, and access to industry leaders. The final deadline to apply is June 20th -- don't miss this transformative opportunity to become a future global leader!
Fellowship Overview
In 2016 The Foundation pledged to create a long term solution to the industry's problem of retaining diverse talent and promoting women into leadership positions. With an investment of $100,000, the AD Club of New York Fellowship program was developed - providing exclusive tools, access, mentoring and engagement for professionals, especially diverse talent, in the advertising, marketing, media and related industries.
Exclusive programming developed to provide intentional and high touch interventions, have proven to improve the retention, progress, and executive presence of each Fellow, since the Fellowships inception in 2016 - the high-potential women now serve as Global leaders, SVP's, Senior Directors, Partners, and Founders of top industry organizations and agencies.
How to Apply
To apply, visit:
https://www.theadvertisingclub.org/foundation/fellowship
Deadline: The final deadline to apply is June 20.
Blavity Creator Collective Fellowship
About the Award
Ready to amplify your storytelling? The Blavity Creator Collective Fellowship offers video creators the chance to collaborate with their editorial team while reaching over 250 million monthly users. As a fellow, you'll create original content with creative autonomy, receive a stipend, and connect with a community of expert storytellers - all without the pressure to post on your own channels. This quarterly program is perfect for natural storytellers who want to focus on authentic content creation and meaningful collaboration.
Fellowship Overview
As a fellow, you'll create a set amount of original videos and receive an accompanying stipend. Each quarterly cohort will collaborate with Blavity's editorial and expert creator teams to publish content for Blavity's social channels. There is no requirement to post on your own social channel(s).
You'll have the autonomy to create within defined content pillars, focusing on authenticity and collaboration. This program will bring together expert creators like you to tell authentic stories that connect with our community of over 250 million monthly users.
How to Apply
To apply, complete the form at:
https://blavity.com/creator-collective-fellowship-application
Deadline: Rolling or unspecified.
Adobe MAX Creativity Awards
About the Award
Don't miss your chance! The Adobe MAX Creativity Awards are now open, celebrating outstanding innovation with Adobe tools. Submit your recent Design, Motion, Video, Image Making, or Photography projects (professional, personal, or if you're a young creator aged 18-22) by the June 26th deadline for a chance to be honored at MAX in Los Angeles! Winners receive a MAX pass, airfare, hotel, a trophy, and major recognition in the keynote and on the MAX website. Entry is FREE -- don't miss this incredible opportunity!
The second annual Adobe MAX Creativity Awards celebrate outstanding creativity and innovation, recognizing individuals and teams who push the boundaries of what's possible with Adobe tools.
How to Apply
You're invited to submit recent work for consideration by a panel of Adobe judges. Honorees will be given a MAX pass, airfare, plus hotel accommodations, and your project will be featured in the MAX keynote in Los Angeles.
To enter, submit your recent work using the link below. Only one entry per category is allowed. Judging criteria and rules by category are listed on the site: https://max.adobe.com/creativity-awards
Deadline: Entries must be submitted by June 26.
