Epica Awards 2015 now open for entries – official deadline is September 30; early bird discount of €100 for entries received before August 26
The Epica Awards – the only global creative awards judged by the cream of the world’s advertising trade press, including Campaign Brief – has launched its 2015 season with new categories. The Epica Awards 2015 are now open for entries, with an “early bird” discount of €100 for agencies who enter their work before midnight on August 26. The official deadline is September 30.
This year there are 7 new categories: Epica becomes the first global creative awards to introduce a Virtual Reality category, recognising the work that agencies are doing with the Oculus Rift, and similar devices. Other new categories this year include Personal Electronics & Devices; Restaurants, Bars & Cafés; and Product Design. There is also a new Humour category. The large Public Interest category has been divided into Health & Safety, Social and Environment.
The jury will meet in Berlin from November 16-18, followed by the Creative Circle conference and prize-giving ceremony on November 19.
Founded in 1987, Epica is the only creative prize awarded by journalists working for marketing and communications magazines around the world – including Campaign Brief, representing Australia and New Zealand. It offers an independent jury and global press coverage. Launched as the first European advertising competition, today it is an international celebration of creativity, attracting thousands of entries from more than 70 countries.
Every agency that enters the Epica Awards automatically receives a free copy of The Epica Book. In fact, the book is one of the reasons many agencies enter year after year, without fail. It showcases all the Gold, Silver and Bronze entries, as well as other high-scoring finalists.
Weighing in at more than 390 pages, The Epica Book is packed with images, statistics and synopses, alongside agency credits and a detailed index. It also features in-depth articles about the Grand Prix winners, with interviews and behind-the-scenes revelations.
The book is compiled by Epica and published by Bloomsbury. As well as being sent out to entrants, it is circulated to journalists and VIPs and sold at selected art and design bookstores around the world.