LONDON, UK — D&AD today announce the shortlisted entries for an additional 13 categories, resulting from the third stage of D&AD Awards judging.
Since 1962, D&AD has been inspiring a community of creative thinkers by celebrating and stimulating the finest in design and advertising. The D&AD Awards are recognized globally, entered and judged by the best from around the world.
The additional categories announced follow 21 categories already announced over the previous two weeks following the first and second stage of judging.
The top-ranking countries by number of shortlisted entries are:
- United States – 122 entries
- United Kingdom – 81 entries
- Brazil – 28 entries
- Japan and France – 24 entries each
The top 5 ranking companies for these categories, by number of shortlisted entries are:
- Dentsu Inc. – 16 entries
- Apple – 15 entries
- Africa and McCann New York – 9 entries each
- TBWA\Paris – 8 Entries
Following the first and second D&AD Shortlist announcements over the previous two weeks, today’s announcement only includes a further 13 out of the total 34 categories. Further shortlists will be unveiled once the judging for each category closes, with the final category announcement scheduled for Sept. 2.
“We are proud to recognise the exceptional work from the past year that demonstrates the unlimited potential of creative thinking,” said Tim Linsday, D&AD chairman.
“After each Shortlist announcement, it becomes increasingly clear that 2020 is proving to be a strong year for work in our industry. We look forward to announcing the Pencil winners and subsequent Shortlists across the coming weeks, and continuing to spotlight creative excellence in a time of great uncertainty.”
As a non-profit advertising and design association, all D&AD’s surpluses go straight into programmes such as New Blood and Shift, inspiring the next generation of creative talent and stimulating the creative industry to work towards a fairer more sustainable future.
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All 432 shortlisted pieces are showcased on the D&AD website
