The Applied Arts Design & Advertising Awards for 2009 is open to all designers, producers, graphic artists, and media professionals for entry in its annual design contest. This competition is considered one of the most prestigious award shows of its kind in Canada.

Winners of their respective categories have their entries published on www.appliedartsmat.com. The site has a reach of over 200,000 individuals who visit the site each year.

Winning participants garner a precious spot in the 2009 November/December issue of Applied Arts Magazine. The special edition has a reader-base of more than 65,000 individuals. From this number, many can be considered as potential clients. The winning submissions will be displayed at the Awards Exhibit held in Toronto, Canada in fall 2009.

Contest winners are sent a personal invitation to attend the gala award ceremonies. All entrants receive, at no charge, a copy of the Design and Advertising Awards Annual while winning contestants receive two free copies. Award Certificates are issued to the finalists.

The categories for this contest are:

• PRINT MEDIA
• PROMOTIONAL/COLLATERA
• TV/CINEMA COMMERCIALS
• RADIO COMMERCIALS

Within the principle categories are many subcategories. The complete listing is found at www.appliedartsmag.com. The entry form is available here. Entry fees range from $65 to $150 depending on the subject class.

Deadline for all entries is May, 8, 2009. For complete details of this competition, go to the main contest website.