Rules
The 2007-2008 CAF Chicago Creative Club Awards—Rules & Information
The CCC Awards Competition is conducted annually by the CAF.
Eligibility
The CCC Awards Competition is open to any individual, company or organization engaged in the creation of advertising. There is no limit to the number of entries a person or organization can enter. Entries in the CCC Awards Competition must have been created within the Chicago Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).
All entries must have appeared, aired or been published for the first time in the media between July 1, 2006 through June 1, 2008. Should a question arise relative to the eligibility or legitimacy of any entry, the entrant agrees by his/her electronic signature on the entry form to furnish the necessary documentation for review by the CCC Awards committee. Failure to provide documentation of eligibility or legitimacy can be grounds for disqualification.
The entry form requires a statement of where and when the advertising first appeared in the media. All entry forms must be electronically signed by the entrant and include an e-mail address and phone number.
The expressed intent of the CCC Awards is to recognize and reward creative excellence in the legitimate everyday workplace of advertising—“real” advertising, for “real” clients, with “real” marketing objectives, in or on “real” media. Occasionally, an entry is submitted which appears to have been created outside the conventional agency-to-client-to-media marketing structure. The appearance given by such an entry—to other entrants and to the judges—is that the entry was created solely for the purpose of winning an award, rather than satisfying a legitimate paying client’s needs. The CCC Awards Competition shall not accept any such “unreal” entries. All entries in the competition, therefore, must represent new thinking, new concepts or new ideas.
All entries submitted in the competition, with the exceptions of Public Service Advertising, Advertising for the Arts and Industry (Advertising) Self Promotion, must have paid for the creative services and media placement in the normal course of business. Entries which meet the criteria of Public Service Advertising, Advertising for the Arts or Industry Self Promotion can only be entered in those categories. (For details see Definitions area).
Submission of Entries
Entries and entry fees should be submitted to CAF, via the Chicago Creative Club Website. Only electronic entries will be accepted. 3-Dimensional entries in the categories of corporate/brand identity, packaging, product design, editorial and book design and graphic design may also be submitted as hard copies in the form of 6 samples mailed to the CAF. The same deadlines above apply to samples. These entries MUST also be submitted online. All entries become the property of the CAF and will not be returned to the submitter.
All Entries Must
- meet all eligibility requirements;
- be submitted in the correct category;
- be correctly identified;
- include a completed and electronically signed entry form;
- conform to defined electronic submission requirements; and
- conform to all applicable copyright laws.
Entry Deadline
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Entry Fees
CAF members & CCC Members:
$150 for single entry
$200 for campaign
Non-members:
$175.00 for single entry
$225.00 for campaign
Late fee: $50.00 per entry
Late entries must be received by Monday, July 7, 2008. Entry fees are payable by check or credit card. Make check payable to the Chicago Ad Federation. Entry fees must accompany entries. Entries received without payment will not be accepted.
Entry Schedule
Entry submittal begins May 26, 2008
Entry deadline June 25, 2008
Late entry deadline July 7, 2008
Judging begins July 7, 2008
Judging ends July 31, 2008
Awards Presentation September 10, 2008
Entry Format
Print Entries
All print entries must be submitted as a PDF file.
Note: Single medium campaign entries must include at least two, but no more than 3 components. More than 3 components could result in disqualification of the entry.
Broadcast, Audio Visual or Computer Presentation Entries
Submit radio and other audio entries as MP3 files.
Submit television and other video entries as MPEG files.
Entries must be “viewing copy only” and contain no color bars, tones or slates.
All broadcast and radio entries must also be submitted with a copy of the script in MS Word. Broadcast entries must also be accompanied by 2-4 screen grab images (1000 x 750 pixel RGB JPEG).
Note: Single medium campaign entries must include at least two, but no more than three components. More than 3 components could result in disqualification of the entry.
Interactive Entries
The originality of the concept and the innovation of the execution are the primary aspects of Interactive entries. All Interactive entries should display emerging experimental techniques and functionality, and inspired engineering and design.
For Interactive entries, submit each entry's URL address with 2-5 screen grabs (1000 x 750 pixel RGB JPEG).
Note: Refer to the appropriate medium/category entry format for submission requirements.
AWARDS
CCC Awards may be awarded in each category of competition at the discretion of the judges.
Winners will be honored September 10, 2008 in the United Club at Soldier Field.