CELEBRATING CREATIVE TALENT
that can only be accomplished through focus, adaptability, and a bold vision fueled by ingenuity, persistence, and good old-fashioned grit.
Highlight Reel from the 56th Annual Jersey Awards
(Last Year – 2024)
– Produced by: Beard and Bowler Productions
The video was Shot & edited by Beard & Bowler the same night, this video captures the energy & magic of the 56th NJ Ad Club Jersey Awards.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Friends of
the Jersey Awards:
Gary Denburg \ Grace DePaola \ Allegra Sandelli Gerlach \ Robin Kantor \ Sandra Schler
MORE CATEGORIES & MORE WAYS TO WIN
CREATIVE USE OF AI (Category #2)
This category recognises the role of AI in delivering marketing success, and demonstrating how AI (or AI-enabled tools) has enabled process improvements, productivity, effectiveness or creativity. Submissions need not only relate to marketing campaigns, they could also relate to activities designed to streamline or improve marketing operations, such as how the marketing team is comprised or deployed. This could be in terms of speed of delivery, creation of insight, reduction in costs, or any other advantage to be specified.
IN PHARMA – MISCELLANEOUS (Pharma #7)
IN SOCIAL MEDIA – USE OF INFLUENCER (Social Media #20)
IN MULTIMEDIA CAMPAIGN – MULTIMEDIA (#96, #97, #98)Now becoming three categories based on the dollar amount of campaign: 1. Multimedia Campaign, 3 or more Elements, Any Media, Under $25,000, 2. Multimedia Campaign, 3 or more Elements, $25,001 to $75,000 and 3. Multimedia Campaign, 3 or more Elements, Over $75,000.
IN PHOTOGRAPHY – AI GENERATED IMAGE (Photography #108)
These categories have been added because the advertising world is changing and we’re adapting along with it. New standards are being set, and boundaries are being pushed beyond our imagination. Our membership has requested them, and we agree that they deserve inclusion in our esteem list of categories. You may submit an entry in more than one category or sub-category, but the limit is three, if you chose to do so.
HONORING THE BEST OF JERSEY
The Annual Jersey Awards presents First and Second Place trophies and an Award of Excellence Certificate in the sub-categories. In addition, Best of Category Trophies and a one-of-a-kind Best in Show Award will be presented.
Jersey Awards has 10 Major Categories (see Categories Tab) covering Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Media, Television, Video, Radio, Music, Out-of-Home, Newspaper, Magazine, Collateral / All Printed Materials.
Winners will be notified by mid-July as to which entry has won an award. Awards will be announced at the 57th Annual Jersey Awards Exhibition and Ceremony on September 17th, 2025 at The Grove, Cedar Grove, New Jersey.
Judging and Criteria
Entries will be judged by out-of-state advertising professionals. While the metrics used to score each major category is different, some criteria are consistent, including Originality, Creativity, Memorability, Visual Design, and Innovation. It may also be helpful to include an outline of any pertinent information that supports the work – like target audience, intended goals, and / or results.
Plus, the Outfront Edge Award
The Outfront Edge Award sponsored by Outfront Media, will be awarded to the company whose overall work has been deemed the most creative and innovative. If you would like to have your submissions judged for the Edge Award, please click yes on the registration page to have them reviewed. Registration opens on February 10th 2025.
ONLINE ENTRY PLATFORM
Vital to the continuation and relevancy of both the Jersey Awards and the NJ Ad Club, you will now be able to upload your entries, fill out your entry forms and pay the entry fee ALL ONLINE. No more freight charges. No more preparing printed and hard copy submissions, no more mounting of entries on board, no need for a DVD burner or flash drives when submitting entries! And, it’s simple to use.
Any questions or assistance needed with your entries, please call Pat Hanley at 201-998-5133 or email: JerseyAwards@njadclub.org
PRICING
Early Bird Pricing
(February 10 - March 2)
Member:
$105 for Single Entry
$140 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness, and Creative Use of AI
Non-Member:
$140 for Single Entry
$170 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness and Creative Use of AI
Student: Free
Standard Pricing
(March 3 - March 30)
Member:
$120 for Single Entry
$155 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness, and Creative Use of AI
Non-Member:
$160 for Single Entry
$195 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness and Creative Use of AI
Student: Free
Extended Pricing
(March 31 - April 13)
Member:
$130 for Single Entry
$165 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness, and Creative Use of AI
Non-Member:
$175 for Single Entry
$210 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness and Creative Use of AI
Student: Free
Final Week
(April 14 - April 20)
Extended through April 27
Late fee charge of $50 will be charged for all entries received after April 20th and thru April 27th, along with The Final Week Pricing Fee below!
Member:
$150 for Single Entry
$185 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness, and Creative Use of AI
Non-Member:
$200 for Single Entry
$235 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness and Creative Use of AI
Student: Free
Early Bird Pricing
(February 10 - March 2)
Member:
$105 for Single Entry
$140 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness, and Creative Use of AI
Non-Member:
$140 for Single Entry
$170 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness and Creative Use of AI
Student: Free
Standard Pricing
(March 3 - March 30)
Member:
$120 for Single Entry
$155 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness, and Creative Use of AI
Non-Member:
$160 for Single Entry
$195 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness and Creative Use of AI
Student: Free
Extended Pricing
(March 31 - April 13)
Member:
$130 for Single Entry
$165 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness, and Creative Use of AI
Non-Member:
$175 for Single Entry
$210 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness and Creative Use of AI
Student: Free
Final Week
(April 14 - April 20)
Member:
$150 for Single Entry
$185 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness, and Creative Use of AI
Non-Member:
$200 for Single Entry
$235 for Campaign Entry, Creative Effectiveness and Creative Use of AI
Student: Free
JUDGING IN PROGRESS...
ENTRY CATEGORIES
2025 JERSEY AWARDS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PRE-EVENT GET 8 MONTHS OF EXPOSURE
Get maximum visibility with these sponsorships.
Pre-event sponsorships run February 10 through September 17, 2025.
COMMUNICATION SPONSORS $750 EA
Email Blast
- Get recognition by having your logo, a one-line description of your business and a link to your site, in all Jersey Awards email blasts
- Sent to over 2,700 recipients in weekly emails starting in mid-February and running through mid-September (Estimated over 75,000 impressions)
Social Media
- Your company logo included in all Jersey Awards social media posts (Facebook, Linked-In & Twitter – over 2,800 followers) starting in mid-February and running through mid-September – estimated 30+ posts (Estimated over 84,000 impressions)
Event Journal
- Full Page Ad in the Event Journal ($400 value)
- Recognition in the Event Journal as a Sponsor
ENTRY PLATFORM AD SPONSORS
LEADERBOARD ROTATING BANNER AD – $500 (Estimated 40,000 impressions)
- Create your own banner ad to be included on the Entry Platform starting in mid-February and running through mid-September (1280 px X 200 px)
- Your logo included on Jersey Awards landing page
- Recognition in the Event Journal as a Sponsor
EVENT NIGHT SPONSORSHIPS
Below is our full list of sponsorships for the night of September 17th, but if you have something else in mind, please let us know.
PREMIUM TABLE SPONSORS $2,500
Premium location seating for a table of 10 dinner tickets ($1,750 value)
- Recognition as an Event Night Sponsor with table signage including company logo
- Full page ad in the Event Journal ($400 value)
- Recognition as a Premium Table Sponsor in the Event Journal
- Logo recognition on all Jersey Awards communications (emails, landing page, social media – Over 150,000 impressions)
CATEGORY SPONSORS $1,000 PER CATEGORY
One Sponsor per Category:
Categories include Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Media, TV/Video, Radio/Music, Newspaper/Magazine, Out-of-Home, Collateral
Option to have company spokesperson introduce Category in person or with a :30 prerecorded video message at the Awards.
- Company Logo displayed on screen during the entire Category presentation
- One complimentary dinner ticket ($185 value)
- Full page ad in the Event Journal preceding the selected Category section ($400 value)
- Recognition as a Category sponsor in the Jersey Awards Event Journal and logo on the Entry Platform landing page
- Logo recognition on all Jersey Awards communications (emails, landing page, social media)
COCKTAIL HOUR SPONSOR WITH SIGNATURE DRINK $1,000
- Signage including company logo at the entrance to the Cocktail Hour and on all cocktail tables
- Signature drink named by the sponsor, including signage at all bars. Cocktail selection must be approved in advance.
- One complimentary dinner ticket ($185 value)
- Full page ad in the Event Journal ($400 value)
- Recognition as the Cocktail Hour Sponsor in the Jersey Awards Event Journal.
- Logo recognition on all Jersey Awards communications (emails, landing page, social media)
CENTERPIECE SPONSORS $500 EA
- Company logo on signage at each dinner table
- Full page ad in the Event Journal for solo sponsor ($400 value)
- Recognition as a Centerpiece Sponsor in the Event Journal
- Logo recognition on all Jersey Awards communications (emails, landing page, social media)
PHOTOGRAPHY SPONSORS $500 EA
For Corporations and Vendors Only – Agencies will not be eligible for this sponsorship
- Company logo on the Step & Repeat banner used as the backdrop for all Jersey Awards photos
- Full page ad in the Event Journal ($400 value)
- Recognition as a Photography Sponsor in the Event Journal
- Logo recognition on all Jersey Awards communications (emails, landing page, social media)
VALET PARKING SPONSORS $500 EA
- Signage at the Valet at entry and departure site including company logo
- Full page ad in the Event Journal ($400 value)
- Recognition as the Valet Sponsor in the Event Journal
- Logo recognition on all Jersey Awards communications (emails, landing page, social media)
EXPO EXHIBIT SPONSORS $400 EA
Market your company at the Jersey Awards with a tabletop display in the entrance lobby. Great for freelancers and vendors (ad specialties, printers, paper companies, display and media companies). Take advantage of this targeted opportunity to promote your company services to over 200 marketers and agencies with face-to-face contact at the Jersey Awards.
- Exhibit sponsors will be provided with a high-top table to market your company
- Full page ad in the Event Journal to promote your services ($400 value)
- Recognition in the Event Journal as an Expo Sponsor
FRIEND OF THE JERSEY AWARDS $100
Show your support for the New Jersey Ad Club and the Jersey Awards. Friends will be listed in the Event Journal and on the Jersey Awards landing page.
NEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Create Your Own Sponsorship!
Have a unique idea or want to combine some elements of other sponsorships for your own approach…we’re all ears! Give us a call and our Jersey Award Chairperson will help plan your own special opportunity. Prices to be determined based on your preferences.
FOR INFORMATION ON SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Contact Pat Hanley at 201.998.5133 or Gary Denburg at 973.287.6644
MEMBERSHIP
Select your membership status below to be part of a growing community dedicated to advancing creativity, innovation, and strategic thinking.
New Members
Membership to the NJ Ad Club offers an opportunity to enhance your skills and expand your network.
In addition, you can take advantage of reduced entry fees in next year’s Jersey Awards.
Existing Members
We welcome your continued active support and participation in events like the Jersey Awards – created by members for members.
You can renew online by clicking the link below and logging in with your email and password.