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Brisbane’s only creative advertising and design awards

The BADC awards is the gala event for the Brisbane advertising and design industry. It is the only recognition for great creative work in this unique community. The BADC Awards are the creative barometer for the Brisbane advertising community.

Awards

50 years of whatever it takes!

Entering the BADC Awards is an excellent opportunity to showcase your creative talent and gain recognition in Queensland's vibrant advertising and design community. Winning a BADC Award not only enhances your professional reputation but also provides validation from industry experts for your hard work and innovative ideas. It's a chance to celebrate your achievements, connect with peers, and inspire others with your unique vision.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your career and be part of an event that honours true creative excellence.

Current awards

Past Award Years

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A look back at previous BADC Awards, celebrating the creativity and innovation that have shaped our ad and design history.

Best of show

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See the top winners from recent years, the projects that pushed boundaries and set new standards in creativity.

Best of Show
Foreign Friends
2024, 11 Design, 11009 Product Packaging - Range Tyler Russell & Crystal Davis, Foreign Friends
Best of Show
The Jewellers
2023, 01 Film, 1004 Online CHEP Network, Michael Hill Jeweller
Best of Show
Lag Kills
2022, 05 Branded Content, 5001 Branded Content Publicis Worldwide, Queensland Government
Best of Show
Slow Down Songs
2021, 06 Creative innovation, 06B Charity/community service Brother & Co, Australian Road Safety Foundation
Best of Show
ScUber
2019, Best of Show Publicis Worldwide, Tourism & Events Queensland
Best of Show
Safe DriVR App
2018, Best of Show BCM, Department of Transport and Main Roads
Best of Show
Safely Backpacks
2017, Best of Show Y&R Brisbane, Australian Road Safety Foundation
Best of Show
Life Saving Stickers
2016, Best of Show GPY&R Brisbane, Australian Road Safety Foundation
Best of Show
Shade Cinema
2013, Best of Show GPY&R, Brisbane City Council
Best of Show
Melanoma Likes Me
2015, Best of Show George Patterson Y&R, Melanoma Patients Australia

Client of the year

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Recognising clients who have inspired creativity and bold thinking, partnering to bring exceptional work to life.

Client of the Year
Queensland Health
2024, 21 Film Craft, 21004 Cinematography - TV/VOD/Cinema Chop Shop Post, Queensland Health
Client of the Year
Queensland Museum
2019, Client of the year ROMEO Digital, Queensland Museum
Client of the Year
Signet
2019, Client of the year Brainheart, Signet
Client of the Year
Queensland Government
2018, Client of the year Khemistry, Qld Gov: Dept of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services
Client of the Year
BCF
2017, Client of the year Clemenger, Super Retail Group
Client of the Year
You’re not half as protected as you think
2016, Client of the year Engine Group, Queensland Treasury
Client of the Year
Standing
2016, Client of the year Ogilvy Brisbane, Queensland Health
Client of the Year
Unexpected Happens Campaign
2014, Client of the year Nimble
Client of the Year
ChookTracker
2013, Client of the year BCM Partnership, Sunny Queen Farms
Client of the Year
Culturalist App
2016, Client of the year GPY&R Brisbane, Arts Queensland

Hall of Fame

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The Hall of Fame immortalises true legends whose exceptional contributions have made an indelible mark on our industry. It is only awarded to someone whose contribution to our industry warrants being called a Legend. Someone that we look up to, someone who has influenced, mentored, encouraged, and contributed to making the work, the people, and our industries in Brisbane, better for having been here!