The Art Directors Club of Europe (ADCE) has announced the finalists for the 33rd ADCE Awards, chosen from 924 entries submitted from 24 European countries. The leading countries are Germany with 108 finalist entries, Spain with 48, Austria with 33 and Portugal with 30.
An international jury of 58 top creatives from 24 European countries gathered in Barcelona on October 29 and 30 to evaluate the best work of this year in European design and advertising, ultimately selecting the 2024 finalists entries.
Winners of the Gold Awards, along with Special Awards and the Grand Prix, will be unveiled at the ADCE Awards Gala Ceremony on November 22 during the ADCE Festival, while Silver, Bronze, and Shortlisted entries will be published immediately following the Gala on the ADCE website.
370 entries across 22 European countries have been selected as finalists. Final distinctions will include Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners, as well as special recognitions such as:
- European Star – honouring projects that reflect core European values such as democracy, freedom, justice, and peace.
- Genius Loci – celebrating work that captures the spirit of specific places within Europe’s cultural heritage.
- Green Star – recognizing projects that advance the circular economy, sustainability, or environmental protection.
- Equal Star – rewarding creativity that challenges discrimination and stereotypes, promoting inclusivity.
Finalist numbers by category are:
- 37 from Film & Audio category
- 51 from Print & Outdoor category
- 74 from Interactive & Mobile category
- 108 from Design category
- 60 from Brand Experience category
- 40 from Integrated & Innovation category
- 4 Special Awards 1 Grand Prix
| Country | Finalist Entries |
| Germany | 108 |
| Spain | 48 |
| Austria | 33 |
| Portugal | 30 |
| Italy | 23 |
| Switzerland | 21 |
| United Kingdom | 20 |
| Ukraine | 18 |
| Slovakia | 11 |
| Estonia | 8 |
| Bulgaria | 7 |
| Lithuania | 7 |
| Ireland | 6 |
| Georgia | 5 |
| Greece | 5 |
| Czech Republic | 4 |
| Finland | 4 |
| Romania | 3 |
| Slovenia | 3 |
| Iceland | 2 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| Armenia | 1 |
The 11th edition of ADCE’s annual European Creativity Festival will take place on November 21 and 22 at Barcelona’s Design Hub, where the presentation of the ADCE Awards 2024 winners will take the stage during the Awards Gala Ceremony on Friday, November 22nd. ADCE will also spotlight emerging talent through the inaugural ADCE Student Awards, presenting the new YoungStar award.
The festivals sessions will be grouped under the 2024 theme, Agents of Change: Change from Within. A series of insightful sessions will explore innovative thinking and self-reflection, led by some of the world’s top creatives. Curated by Laura Visco, creative director and entrepreneur, the festival will honour those who have dared to explore new paths and challenge both industry norms and themselves.
