The Jersey Awards return this September, celebrating outstanding creative work across marketing, advertising, and communications throughout New Jersey.
The 58th Jersey Awards will recognize the human creativity and collaboration behind impactful ideas in an evolving industry. The awards will take place on September 16, 2026, at The Grove, 691 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove, NJ.
Thank You To Our Sponsors:
PLAN AHEAD FOR ENTRY SUBMISSIONS
Platform opens on February 16
PRICING
Early Bird Pricing
(February 16 – March 8)
Members:
$120 For Single Entry
$155 For Campaign
Non-Members:
$155 For Single Entry
$185 For Campaign
Students: $15
Standard Pricing
(March 9 - April 12)
Members:
$140 For Single Entry
$175 For Campaign
Non-Members:
$185 For Single Entry
$215 For Campaign
Students: $15
Final Week
(April 13 – April 19)
Members:
$160 For Single Entry
$195 For Campaign
Non-Members:
$215 For Single Entry
$245 For Campaign
Students: $15
ENTRY CATEGORIES
Creative Excellence
1. Creative Effectiveness
2. Creative Use of AI & Emerging Technology
3. Innovation & Emerging Platforms
Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
4. Website Design
– Healthcare Professional (HCP)
5. Pharma: Integrated or Specialty Communications
Public Relations & Special Events
6. Special Event / Client Celebration
7. Media Relations – Consumer or Trade
Social Media
8. Single Platform Social Media
9. Social Media Campaign – Single Platform (3+ Elements)
10. Social Media Campaign – Multi-Platform (3+ Elements)
11. Social Media for Brand Building
12. Influencer Marketing
Website Design
13. Website Design – B2B
14. Website Design – Consumer
15. Website Design – eCommerce
16. Website Design – Internal or Self-Promotion
17. Microsite Design
Digital Media
18. Content Marketing (Video, Blog, Social, White Paper, E-Newsletter)
19. Email Marketing Campaign
20. Landing Page
21. Display / Banner Advertising
22. Digital Campaign (3+ Elements)
23. Digital Collateral (Includes Presentations/E-Books)
24. Digital Visualization & Infographics (Data, Narrative, Outcomes)
Television
25. Television Single Spot – Any Length
26. Television Campaign (3+ Elements)
27. Streaming or Online Commercial – Any Length
Video
28. Non-Broadcast Video (Training, Educational, PSA, Institutional, Trade Show)
29. Video Campaign (3+ Elements)
30. Animation / Motion Graphics
31. YouTube Video
32. Social Media Video
33. Explainer Video
Audio & Music
34. Radio / Audio Single Spot – Any Length
35. Radio/Audio Campaign (3+ Elements)
36. Jingle
37. Original Music Composition
Out-of-Home
38. Outdoor Billboard
39. Outdoor Poster
40. Transit – Bus/Car (Internal & External)
41. Transit – Rail
42. Transit Shelter
43. Kiosk
44. Banners
45. Vehicle Wrap
46. Inventive Use of Out-of-Home
47. Environmental Design – Interior or Exterior (Tradeshow/P-O-P/Experiential)
48. Out-of-Home Campaign (3+ Elements)
Print / Published Media
49. Print Advertising Magazine/Newspaper – Single Execution
50. Print Insert Magazine/Newspaper Special Section
51. Print Magazine/Newspaper Campaign (3+ Elements)
52. Advertising for the Arts
Print & Direct Marketing
53. Print – Long-Form / Editorial Design (Brochure, Catalog, Book)
54. Annual & Corporate Report
55. Poster
56. Invitations / Announcements
57. Holiday Card
58. Promotional / Dimensional Piece
59. Calendar
60. Product Launch / Relaunch
61. Magazine Design
62. Direct Marketing – Self-Mailer
63. Direct Marketing – Package Design
64. Direct Marketing Campaign (3+ Elements)
Multimedia Campaigns
65. Multimedia Campaign – Under $25,000
66. Multimedia Campaign – $25,001–$75,000
67. Multimedia Campaign – Over $75,000
Identity, Branding & Self-Promotion
68. Logo Design – Consumer
69. Logo Design – B2B
70. Brand Identity System
71. Newsletter (Print)
72. Self-Promotion – Agency or Client
73. Advertising Specialties
Photography & Illustration
74. Advertising Photography – Lifestyle / People
75. Advertising Photography – Still Life / Miscellaneous
76. Photography & Illustration Campaign (3+ Elements)
Design for Good: Pro Bono / Not-for-Profit
77. Pro Bono / Not-for-Profit – Digital Media
78. Pro Bono / Not-for-Profit – Video
79. Pro Bono / Not-for-Profit – Out-of-Home
80. Pro Bono / Not-for-Profit – Print & Direct Marketing
81. Pro Bono / Not-for-Profit – Campaign (3+ Elements)
Student Excellence Awards
82. Student Design & Visual Communication
83. Student Digital, Multimedia & Emerging Media
84. Student Advertising, Marketing & Campaign Strategy
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorships provide meaningful visibility while directly supporting and celebrating New Jersey’s creative community.
Questions? Contact Pat Hanley at pat@njadclub.org
or Debra Rizzi at debra@rizco.com
LAST YEAR'S SHOW
57th Annual Jersey Awards
– Produced by: Beard & Bowler Productions
The video was Shot & edited by Beard & Bowler the same night, this video captures the energy & magic of the 57th NJ Ad Club Jersey Awards (2025).
MEMBERSHIP
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New Members
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