Last Call for Entries!

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.





Deadlines & Eligibility

ENTRY DEADLINE: JUNE 16, 2025
FINAL DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2025

We’re searching for trailblazing women, trans, and non-binary creatives stepping into leadership roles. This includes copywriters, art directors, designers, ACDs, and newly-promoted Creative Directors or Design Directors (with less than a year in the role).

Creative teams of two, doing game-changing work, are also welcome to apply. However, each teammate must meet the criteria above.





Jury

The Next Creative Leaders 2025 jury is an international group of creative visionaries, industry pioneers, and past NCL winners, all dedicated to advancing and elevating gender-expansive creatives shaping the future of our industry.






Real Stories, Real Impact

Rana Sadek

"Confidence changes everything.
Winning NCL didn’t just open doors, it changed how I walk through them."


RANA SADEK,
PREVIOUS NCL WINNER

Tung Wang

"Make your 10-year-old self proud."


TUNG WANG,
PREVIOUS NCL WINNER

Teresa Makori

"Your instinct is your creative compass. Trust it. The world doesn’t need another version of what already exists - it needs you."


TERESA MAKORI,
PREVIOUS NCL WINNER





Our Partners

We’re excited to partner with global and regional organizations dedicated to empowering the next wave of creative talent. Their support amplifies underrepresented voices and fosters a more inclusive and diverse creative community.

If you or your company is interested in partnering with Next Creative Leaders, please reach out to nextcreativeleaders@oneclub.org.


Founding Partner

3% logo

Global Partners

Ad Addict logo
Adobo logo
Circulo de Creatividad Argentina logo
Girls Room Club logo
Internet World Austria logo
Mad Times logo
More Girls logo
Strategy logo
Topys logo




2025 Next Creative Leaders branding designed by previous NCL winner and judge Du Nieto.
Font, Romie Light Italic, donated by Margot Lévêque Studio.