The opportunity for the world’s outstanding creative talent to shine has arrived with the launch of the D&AD Global Awards 2007 call for entries, according to the organization. Considered to be one of the world’s toughest and most coveted awards to win, the Yellow Pencil is held as the global symbol of creative excellence. Now in its forty-fifth year, the awards span all areas of commercial creativity, from the traditional advertising and design disciplines, to ambient, interactive, gaming, music videos and emerging online categories.

According to the D&AD guidelines, entered work must have been broadcast, published or launched between 1 January and 31 December 2006. The Awards deadline for entry is 10 Jan 2007, according to the D&AD, with judging to be held in London on March 25-31, 2007. The D&AD says nominations will be revealed in April 2007, with the D&AD Global Awards 2007 ceremony and dinner held on May 24 at Old Billingsgate in London. For more information, visite the D&AD Global Awards 2007 site.