The One Show Asia Showcase has been expanded to include work done in Australia and New Zealand, and the deadline for submissions has been extended to October 25, 2020.
Because of the disruption of the industry caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, The One Club announced last month that The One Show Greater China Awards would for this year become The One Show Asia Showcase and the best work from Asia would be be free to submit and shown online for the world to see.
Responding to requests from agencies in Australia and New Zealand, the showcase is now expanded to encompass all of Asia Pacific, and the deadline extended.
2020 has been a difficult year for agencies, “But out of this dark moment, we can look to creativity to find the brightest stars and inspiration to move us forward,” stated Kevin Swanepoel, chief executive officer, The One Club for Creativity, New York. “Great work still deserves to be recognised. I encourage agencies and brands throughout Asia Pacific to submit their work, and join us in celebrating the region’s amazing creativity that will be on display to the world.”
Free submissions can be made here.
The One Club Greater China Office started holding youth events in China in 2000 and officially launched The One Show Greater China Awards and related Creative Week program in 2014. Over the past two decades, The One Show China has been committed to promoting communications between Greater China and the world.
“Despite the problems of this year, we uphold our commitment to actively facilitate insightful communications among APAC countries,” said Ma Chao, chief representative, The One Club Greater China. “The One Show Asia Showcase will combine unique regional cultures and work with world-class selection standards to celebrate the best creative works in Asia Pacific on the international stage.”
Details on The One Show Asia Showcase include the following:
- Awards is now Showcase — There are no Gold, Silver or Bronze award this year. Instead, certificates will be presented to celebrate work selected for The One Show Asia Showcase 2020.
- Open to all of Asia Pacific — While many other award shows have cancelled this year, The One Club has changed and expanded the scope of its program from Greater China to the entire Asia Pacific region.
Eligible regions: Afghanistan, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Mainland China, East Timor, Georgia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
Diverse selection committee — The One Show is known for the high quality and integrity of its international juries. This year, creative leaders from Asia Pacific will curate work for The One Show Asia Showcase 2020, based on creative excellence with global, regional and local perspectives.
- Free to submit — It is free for agencies and brands in Asia Pacific to submit to The One Show Asia Showcase, with all costs this year covered by The One Club for Creativity and The One Club Greater China.
- Global online showcase — Selected works will be displayed in a worldwide online showcase, displaying the best creative thinking in Asia Pacific for the world to see. The One Club will promote the showcase to its global audience, providing the opportunity for work to be recognised by the worldwide creative community.
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