After hundreds of entries, and countless hours of deliberation, the Finalists for The 49th Annual AADC Awards have been revealed.

Each year, the AADC Awards recognise, celebrate and promote the very best of South Australia's advertising and design industry, championing the creative talent and work that continues to raise the bar.

This year, an esteemed jury from across Australia, and around the world, has generously given their time and expertise to assess entries across Advertising, Design, Craft, For Good and Student categories.

Making the cut is no small feat. With the AADC Awards notoriously difficult to win, earning Finalist recognition is a significant achievement and a testament to the creative brilliance behind the work.

Now, the field has narrowed.

The Finalists will go on to compete for Awards and the coveted Chairs at the 49th Annual AADC Awards, presented by News Australia, on Thursday 22 October at Adelaide Town Hall.

Many entered. Few will be chosen.

View the chosen ones

Meet the jury

Aaron Troy — FUMAN
Alby Furfaro — 303 MULLENLOWE
Alessandro Agnellini — OGILVY (SINGAPORE)
Ant Melder — COFFEE COCOA GUNPOWDER
Bart Vollebregt — STUDIO DUMBAR/DEPT®
Ben Griffiths — OGILVY PR & OGILVY HEALTH
Catharina How — HOW&HOW
Chad Mackenzie — TAKE THE NEXT LEFT
Chris Flack — STRATEGY
Daniel Agostino — THE BRAND AGENCY
Daniel William — RUMBLE STUDIOS SYDNEY
Elle Bullen — HELLIONS
Evi O — EVI. O
James Wills — SICKDOGWOLFMAN
Janath Gamage — OGILVY (SINGAPORE)
Jeongmin Seo — ORDINARY PEOPLE
Jimmy Muldoon — PARTNER STUDIO
Jo Cao — HOWATSON CO
Justin Ruben — OBLONG CREATIVE
Karolina Konarkowska — FUMAN
Lauren Eddy — THINKERBELL
Liam Annert — RUMBLE STUDIOS SYDNEY
Mark Rivett — DOGGIEMAN MEDIA
Max Harkness — CO-PARTNERSHIP
Mel Baillache — KOTO
Minjae Huh — DOUBLE D
Nancy Bugeja — HMGROUP
Nancy Hartley — RUMBLETOWN VENTURES
Nathan Moraza — AKCELO
Paul Garbett — GARBETT
Peter Whiddon — RED CONSULTANCY
Regina Stroombergen — THINKERBELL
Reyhan Susilo — PUBLICIS WORLDWIDE
Sam Whatley — SUNDAY GRAVY
Sean Izzard — POOL COLLECTIVE
Shabnam Shiwan — OSBORNE SHIWAN
Ting Sia — VML PERTH
Trent Michael — HOWATSON CO

Meet the student jury

Annalise Menzel — YES DARLING
Becq Hinton — SUPER DUPER
Cinzia Di Vito — BOYLEN
Corey Swaffer — COREY SWAFFER
Jason Wood — STUDIO BAND
Leesa McMahon — THEM
Mamp Grewal — THEM
Michael Cervelli — SIMPLE
Michael Gagliardi — SAUCE CREATIVE
Nerissa Douglas — FULLER
Nick Brz — NATION
Rory Kennett-Lister — SHOWPONY
Sarah Anesbury — CREATIVE UNION
Sarah Luthaus — TEN PAST TEN