AWARD School has opened applications for creatives with soaring ambitions. It will host its Virtual Info Night on Tuesday February 3, offering prospective students an overview of the 2026 course and application process.

The free, one-hour session provides insight into how creative submissions are evaluated, alongside practical guidance on strengthening ideas. Registrants will also receive early access to the 2026 application brief, 48 hours ahead of applications opening on 5 February.

Now in its 43rd year, AWARD School is an industry-led education program designed to develop creative thinking across advertising, marketing, design and related disciplines. Delivered by working creatives, the course centres on tackling real client briefs and building ideas through critique, collaboration and iteration.

The Info Night will be hosted by National AWARD School heads, Josie Fox, creative director at BMF Australia, and Tom Lawrence, creative director at Clemenger BBDO, and will feature state leaders from across Australia.

• Huei Yin Wong, Senior Art Director (VIC)
• Ryan Clayton, Creative Director, Taboo (VIC)
• Ryan Petie, Executive Creative Director, Publicis Worldwide (QLD)
• Tim Newton, Creative Director, St John WA (WA)
• Rory Kennett-Lister, Creative Director, Showpony (SA)
• Seamus Fagan, Associate Creative Director, Leo Australia (Online program)
• Shyaire Ganglani, Associate Creative Director, Leo Australia (Online program)

Register here.