Please be aware that entries into The Annual 2013 are now closed. All entrants will be notified with the status of their entries in due course. In the meantime the information below is for reference only.

All submissions must include the following:

–   Explanatory Brief (maximum length one side of A4, preferred file format: Word document)

–   Digital Supporting Material* (up to five files, preferred file formats: jpeg, tif, bmp)

–   Physical samples** of entries where appropriate (please see category-specific requirements below)

Please note that combined file size must not exceed 5MB when entered online. Should you need to submit files larger than 5MB, please ensure that you complete and submit your entry/ies online first. Once submitted you will receive an automated email from the website containing your entry number/s. You must label all files with the corresponding entry number/s and save onto a CD/USB and send by post/courier.

Postal Address
F.A.O. Natasha O'Sullivan
Creative Review Annual 2013
Centaur Events
Wells Point
79 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QN

Work submitted into the Annual is not judged by category, however to help the administration of the judging process, below are some broad categories and information as to what you should submit for each.

1. Advertising

The Annual encompasses all advertising mediums. Please upload a short explanatory brief clearly outlining which medium/mediums the project includes and submit suitable supporting materials. Below are some examples of areas and the sort of supporting material we suggest submitting for each:

Integrated - Advertising or promotional campaigns combining work in different media. Please enter a cross-section of elements from the integrated campaign that explains adequately how the idea was used across different media. This can include up to 5 digital files (the combined file size must not exceed 5MB when entered online). Where websites form part of an entry, please ensure any URLs, access details, usernames and passwords needed for judging are supplied, that they work, and that they will continue to work until the end of May 2013.

Print and Press - All print/press ad entries should be proofs, mounted posters or press ads. Please do not submit transparencies. You may submit digital files but please enter physical proofs if at all possible.

Commercials - Please enter up to 5 digital files (the combined file size must not exceed 5MB when entered online).  If you are submitting moving images, please provide them as the following file types: mov, avi or mpeg. Should you wish to submit additional footage or files larger than 5MB please see the top of this page.

N.B. Entries into this category are not limited to the examples given above.

2. Design

All styles of design can be entered into The Annual. Please ensure you upload a short explanatory design brief, and where possible, submit physical items. See below for examples of design, and the type of supporting material the judges would expect to be entered:

Graphic Design - Where possible an example of the work itself, i.e. a brochure, record sleeve or book. In cases where this is not possible, please send proofs. Transparencies cannot be accepted.

Packaging - Where possible an example of the packaging itself. In cases where this is not possible please send proofs. Transparencies cannot be accepted.

Illustration - Entries should be submitted as prints, proofs or tear sheets. Transparencies cannot be accepted.

Editorial Design - Design for magazines and newspapers should include complete magazines, complete newspapers, newspaper supplements, special sections and covers.

Motion Graphics - Up to 5 digital files (the combined file size must not exceed 5MB when entered online).  If you are submitting moving images, please provide them as the following file types: mov, avi or mpeg. Should you wish to submit additional footage or files larger than 5MB please see the top of this page.

NB Entries into this category are not limited to the examples given above.

3. Digital

Anything that has been created for digital media (i.e. web, apps, mobile, installations or other screen-based interactive media) can be submitted into The Annual. Please upload a short explanatory brief with every entry as well as any supporting material. Should you wish to submit additional footage or files larger than 5MB please see the top of this page. See below examples of the suggested supporting material:

Online Advertising - Submit a bespoke web page showcasing each of the executions of your entries. This can be anything digital. Please provide us with the URL, detailing any relevant username and password. Where websites form part of an entry, please ensure any URLs, access details, usernames and passwords needed for judging are supplied, that they work, and that they will continue to work until the end of May 2013.

Interactive/Digital Design - Please submit a web page showcasing your entries. Please provide us with the URL, detailing any relevant username and password. Where websites form part of an entry, please ensure any URLs, access details, usernames and passwords needed for judging are supplied, that they work, and that they will continue to work until the end of May 2013.

Virals - Submissions should include up to 5 digital files (the combined file size must not exceed 5MB when entered online). If you are submitting moving images, please provide them as the following file types: mov, avi or mpeg.

Apps - Please enter the iTunes URL to access the app and any usernames and password (if applicable). Please ensure that all Apps are free to access. If your app isn't free to access, you will need to gift it to Creative Review for judging purposes.

N.B. Entries into this category are not limited to the examples given above.

4. Music Videos

All music videos can be entered into this category. Up to 5 digital files can be submitted (the combined file size must not exceed 5MB when entered online).  If you are submitting moving images, please provide them as the following file types: mov, avi or mpeg. Should you wish to submit additional footage or files larger than 5MB please see the top of this page. Please also upload a short explanatory brief.

5. Other

If you have a project that does not fit comfortably into any of the sections listed above, please enter it under "Other" and we will ensure that it goes before the correct jury. Please also upload a short explanatory brief.

Digital Supporting Material

When making your entry you may upload up to 5 files of digital supporting material ideally in the following file formats: jpeg, tif, bmp. Please ensure that your Brief and any supporting material together do not exceed the maximum upload limit of 5MB per entry.

Should you need to submit files larger than 5MB, please ensure that you complete and submit your entriy/ies online first. Once submitted you will receive an automated email from the website containing your entry number/s. You must label all files with the corresponding entry number/s and save onto a CD/USB and send by post/courier.

Postal Address
F.A.O. Natasha O'Sullivan
Creative Review Annual 2013
Centaur Events
Wells Point
79 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QN

**Physical Samples

We all know that the best way to get a true feel for creative work is to get up close to it. This is why the judges always prefer to see physical samples of entries where appropriate. When sending physical samples please ensure that you complete the online part of the process first. Once you have submitted your entries online you will receive an automated email from the website containing your entry number/s. You must label all items with the corresponding entry number/s and send by post/courier to the below address:

Postal Address
F.A.O. Natasha O'Sullivan
Creative Review Annual 2013
Centaur Events
Wells Point
79 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QN

If you do not include an entry number, we cannot guarantee the judges will see your work.

Will I be able to get my physical samples back?

Yes, if you would like us to retain your physical samples for collection after the judging has taken place, please ensure that you tick the appropriate box on the registration page when making your entry/ies. Entrants will be informed by email of the timeframe within which they can collect their physical samples. Please note that the period for collection will be restricted. Any physical entries not collected during the period will be disposed of. As much as we would love to keep everything, there simply isn't enough space in our offices!

Please Note: Centaur Events/Creative Review accepts no responsibility for the loss or damage of material submitted.

IMPORTANT - CREDITS

All credits must be detailed when entering online. All information provided at the time of entry will be used to credit published work; however Creative Review reserves the right to amend copy in order to adhere to editorial style where appropriate. If necessary this information may be condensed or edited for space in the issue, so please consider this when submitting. Creative Review accepts no responsibility for incorrect information provided.

Creative Review assumes that all entries are original and are the works and property of the entrant. As a condition of entry, the entrant grants Creative Review permission to reproduce the works in print and in digital format and attests that they have the right to grant this permission. Creative Review will not be held liable for any action or claim arising out of the reproduction of entered works in whatever format.