Montreal, December 2nd 2024 – The Association of Creative Communications Agencies (A2C), in collaboration with the Société des designers graphiques du Québec (SDGQ), is pleased to open the call for entries for the 6th edition of the Idéa Awards. Creators, production companies, agencies, studios, tech firms, and clients are all invited to submit their standout projects from the past year by March 14th, 2025.
Inspired by the most prestigious national and international competitions, the Idéa Awards celebrate the work of professionals in the strategic and creative communications industry across six major disciplines: Craft/Production, Creative Advertising, Design, Media, Product and Digital Experiences and Business Results and Strategy. This year, participants can submit their projects in 125 categories via the call for entry platform. They can choose the most relevant ones by consulting the Guide du soumissionnaire, , and make sure their entries are well positioned by taking part in the free preparatory webinars.
Interested companies are encouraged to take advantage of early-bird submission rates until February 21st, 2025. Regular rates will apply after this date until the submission deadline on March 14th, 2025. No extensions will be granted.
To stay informed about the key moments of the Idéa Awards, participants can subscribe to the newsletter and visit the “News” section on the official website. Jury presidents and members will be announced after the holidays.
“Through the Idéa Awards, we aim to highlight how strategic and creative communication contributes to the economic, social, and cultural spheres of Quebec society. This initiative not only celebrates the excellence of our talent but also the tangible impact of strategic advice on the business outcomes of local and international companies,” says Thomas Lecordier, President and CEO of the A2C.
“Design is a powerful engine of differentiation for companies of all sizes and categories. By participating in the Idéa Awards, professionals in the field can demonstrate their ability to transform ideas into impactful visual solutions that propel brands and elevate them above the competition.”, state the co-presidents of the SDGQ, Julie Royer, Lecturer, École de design de l’Université Laval and Professor, Cégep du Vieux Montréal, and Mario Mercier, DGA, President and Creative Director, Compagnie et cie..
The Idéa Awards is powered by the A2C, in collaboration with the SDGQ. Thank you to our main partners – Atelier La Presse, CBC & Radio-Canada Solutions Média, Bell Média et Cogeco Média – as well as our collaborators – LJT Avocats, Cineplex Media, La Tête chercheuse, PATTISON Affichage, Grenier and le bec. Special thanks to Compagnie et cie, OPC Événements, Gabriel Poirier-Galarneau, Post-Moderne, Sud°Ouest and Le Studio de tournage.
About the A2C
Founded in 1988, the A2C is dedicated to fostering excellence, promoting and advocating for its 105 member agencies. Its ambition is to make the strategic and creative communications industry a key player in the creation of economic, social and cultural value. For more information, visit a2c.quebec
About the SDGQ
The Society of Graphic Designers of Quebec (SDGQ), created in 1972, is a professional organization dedicated to the promotion of graphic design in Quebec and the professional and financial development of its members. www.sdgq.ca/
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Adam Rachidi Alaoui
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Association des agences de communication créative (A2C)