The Art Directors Club of Europe – ADCE today unveiled the finalists from 23 countries for the 2023 ADCE Awards, marking its 32nd competition.
A distinguished panel of jurors convened in Barcelona on 9 and 10 November to judge the best of European design and advertising work and select the 416 finalists. The list includes Gold, Silver and Bronze winners, and also, new this year, the entries that made it to the second round, getting the shortlist recognition.
The leading countries contributing to this selection include Germany with 96 finalist entries, Austria with 50, United Kingdom with 46, Portugal with 33, and Spain with 32.
A complete list of ADCE Awards 2023 finalists can be viewed here.
Data and numbers
56 jurors from 21 European countries
963 entries submitted from 28 European countries
416 Finalist entries
95 from Film & Audio category
68 from Print & Outdoor category
58 from Interactive & Mobile category
109 from Design category
58 from Brand Experience category
28 from Integrated & Innovation category
Gold winners, as well as Special Awards and Grand Prix, will be revealed later this month at the Awards Gala Ceremony (part of the ADCE Festival). Silver, Bronzes and Shortlists will be announced right after the Gala on the ADCE website.
Winners Announcement – ADCE Festival 2023
ADCE’s annual European Creativity Festival returns in person, scheduled to be held at Barcelona’s Design Hub from 30 November-1 December. As a pivotal part of the Festival, winners of the ADCE Awards 2023 will be revealed during the Awards Gala Ceremony on Friday, 1 December.
This event marks a moment for the entire creative community to come together and celebrate the best in European graphic design and communication creativity of the year. Special Awards, Grand Prix, and Gold winners will be invited to receive their trophies on stage, with their works showcased.
The ADCE Festival serves as a vibrant gathering that unites a wide variety of professionals representing diverse fields, united by their sustained dedication to sparking change and cultivating innovation through creativity. The festival serves as a common space for Europe’s creative community to come together, gain inspiration, and participate in the exchange of invaluable experiences.
This year’s Festival introduces a compelling theme: “Agents of Change”, curated by the Founder of MediaMonks, Wesley ter Haar. It will feature a lineup of conferences, immersive workshops, and networking spaces devised to celebrate design and new creative solutions.
