FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What are the benefits of participating in the AMaGA Awards?
- What are the date inclusions for the 2024 nominated projects?
- What are the opening and closing dates for the awards?
- When and where will the awards be presented?
- Do I have to buy a ticket to the National Conference to attend the Awards ceremony?
- How do I vote for the People's Choice Award?
- Can I submit a hard-copy of my design project past the closing date?
- Can I drop-off a hard-copy of my design project directly to the AMaGA National Office?
- What constitutes a series of publications?
- How should we attach the registration number to physical design entries?
What are the benefits of participating in the AMaGA Awards?
We understand that applying for the Awards adds an additional task to your already busy schedule. However, it's important to remember that your investment can result in a number of benefits for your organisation:
Enhanced visibility: Following the Awards ceremony, AMaGA promptly distributes media releases, resulting in well-deserved media coverage for your organisation as well as the winning or highly commended project(s).
Team recognition: Being considered for an award, and especially winning an award, affirms the extensive effort and dedication invested in a project, providing public recognition for your team's hard work.
Feedback from judges: Award recipients receive valuable insights and feedback from judges, which can prove beneficial for future grant applications, project evaluations, future initiatives, and funding requests.
Funding opportunities: National recognition through an award can significantly bolster your chances of securing grants or renewing ongoing funding, as it supports the credibility and quality of your work and enhances your application.
What are the date inclusions for the 2024 nominated projects?
Projects nominated for the 2024 AMaGAs must have been produced between 1 July 2022 and 31 December 2023
What are the opening and closing dates for the Awards?
Nominations open on 12 March 2024 and close on 30 June 2024.
When will the Awards be presented?
The Awards will be presented at the AMaGA National Conference in Ballarat, Victoria on 17 September 2024.
Do I have to buy a ticket to the National Conference to attend the Awards ceremony?
No. There will be separate Awards tickets available for purchase. Please see the National Conference website or contact AMaGA National for more information.
How do I vote for the People's Choice Award?
The ballots for People's Choice Award will be circulated to AMaGA members and conference attendees following the shortlist announcement in mid-August. Feel free to contact AMaGA National with any questions.
Can I submit a hard-copy of my design project past the closing date?
No. In order to ensure a smooth assessment process, all hard-copy entries must be received on or before the closing date.
Can I drop-off a hard-copy of my design project directly to the AMaGA National Office?
No. Hard-copy submissions will only be accepted via AMaGA National's PO Box.
What constitutes a series of publications?
A series of publications are considered ‘as having the same design element ’ – a series of materials (e.g., a multi-volume set of books), where each individual component has clear and recognisable graphic similarities to the others and cannot be accurately judged alone.
Otherwise, you must either enter just one component of the series or enter multiple components as separate entries. For example, you cannot enter a book, poster and invitation for the same exhibition as a series, or catalogues that have been produced by one institution that has no design connection. However, you can enter three brochures with the same design but different information as a series.
To put it simply, same design, different exhibitions, OK.
Different design, different exhibitions, not OK.
How should we attach the registration number to physical design entries?
The registration number should be written on a piece of paper and attached using removable tape or removable sticky dots. Please do not use ordinary sticky tape, paper clips, masking tape or staples(!!) as the judges may need to remove the number to accurately judge the entry.
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