UPDATE: deadline extended to September 18, 2015.

Creativity International Awards is a multi disciplinary competition awarding excellence in graphic design - including typography, photography, packaging, illustration and all types of print production. The 45th Print & Packaging Awards are now open for entries.

There are seven main categories:

• Green/Sustainable Design
• Illustration
• Print
• Photography
• Typography
• Publications
• Packaging

Student entries are welcome in all categories. Instructors and professors may submit work on behalf of a student. Student work will be evaluated separately from professional work. There is no limit to the amount of work that can be submitted by a single entity.

Creativity International Awards follows all guidelines for ethical contests recommended by the Graphic Artists Guild.

Entry fees are $115 per single entry, $145 per campaign entry. 10% discount is given for 5-9 entries. 15% discount is given for 10 or more entries..

Eligibility

Ad agencies, publishers, developers, graphic designers, photographers, freelance designers, illustrators, marketers and corporate art departments may submit entries that first appeared in print between January 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015.

Prize

Awards given for Best in Show, Platinum, Gold and Silver levels.

All winners are featured in the Creativity's App in the App Store, listed online and top tier winners are featured in traveling exhibit. All winners receive complimentary certificates honoring their achievement and are able to order customized trophies if desired.

Moreover, all student winners will be eligible for selection in a Student Mentoring Program.