Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to make a new account?
No, you will not need to make a new account if you have entered before. If you already have a One Club or Next Creative Leaders account, sign in with your email and password to create your entries.
If you are new to Next Creative Leaders, you can easily create an account which will allow you to enter.

Do I have to be a One Club member to enter?
No. You do not have to be a member of The One Club to enter. However, we always recommend the benefits of One Club membership! For more details on membership, click here.

I'm a student, can I enter?
Unfortunately no, the competition is open for creative professionals only. But we look forward to your entry in a few years!.

What are the eligibility requirements to enter?
Next Creative Leaders is a global portfolio competition open to professionals in creative roles including Art Directors, Copywriters, Designers, Associate Creative Directors, Associate Design Directors, newly-promoted Creative Directors and Design Directors (read: less than 1 year in the role as of the competition launch date) and creative teams of two (must meet criteria above).

Can creative teams enter together?
Yes, creative teams are eligible to enter together under one entry. Just remember that you must have both worked on all the pieces of work you’re submitting, and when discussing the work, be sure to account for both of your POVs.

I'm a student, can I enter?
Unfortunately no, the competition is open for creative professionals only. But we look forward to your entry in a few years!

What is the cost to enter the competition?
Nothing. We believe so fiercely in the importance of gender diversity, that we’re working hard to break down any and all barriers to talented women and non-binary creatives seeing the spotlight. And that means waiving the application fee for this competition.

I've entered Next Creative Leaders before, can I enter again?
Yes, as long as you meet all of the other qualifications, you are welcome (and encouraged!) to enter again. That said, if you have already been named a Next Creative Leader, you may not enter again. That includes members of a past winning team entering solo and vice versa.

What is the deadline to submit my entry?
The deadline is July 16, 2021.

What kind of work can be entered?

May I submit less than 4 projects?
No. Your Next Creative Leaders entry should represent the breadth of your professional portfolio. If you cannot confidently include 4-6 examples of your best work, we recommend that you consider entering in a year or two.

I would like to submit a campaign but it has not yet been publicly released by the client. Who will have access to it?

What is the cost to enter the competition?
Nothing. We believe so fiercely in the importance of gender diversity, that we’re working hard to break down any and all barriers to talented womxn seeing the spotlight. And that means waiving the application fee for this competition.

How are entries being judged this year?
All judging will be done online. As in past years, all work will be judged by our esteemed international juries. Work that has advanced past First Round will be judged in Final Round.

When does judging take place?
The first round of judging begins August 16, 2021. Final round of judging will begin on September 14, 2021.

Who is on this year's jury?
The Next Creative Leaders 2021 Jury will be announced soon. 

When are winners announced?
All winners will be notified by email after judging is completed in October 2021. Notifications will be sent to the primary email address associated with your account. Please be sure to keep this information up to date.