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This biannual Awards Program acknowledges the work done by ever-growing creative teams that work as internal agencies in Canada and around the world.
The In-House Design Awards returns in 2021 with a final deadline for entries of June 11, 2021 (save on entry fees if you enter by May 7).
Competition will begin accepting entries in April 5, 2021.
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Download the 2019 In-House Awards Annual
Awards of Distinction:
- Ryerson University - ‘Ryerson at a Glance’
- Corus Entertainment Inc. - Corus Upfront Visual Identity
- Herschel Supply Company - 2018 Season Two Classics Catalogues
- District School Board of Niagara - ‘ Pride & Joy: Supporting LGBTQ+ Student Success 2019’
- The Regional Municipality of York - ‘ I Count’ Homeless Enumeration Campaign
- Cactus Club Cafe - ‘Summer Haze’ Campaign
- Drake Hotel Properties - Drake Motor Inn Visual Identity
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic - miyo wahkohtowin: Indigenous Student Success Strategy
- PwC Canada - Camp PwC: Salesforce World Tour Afterparty Experience
- Capital One Canada - ‘ Gift the Code’ Hackathon Branding
- Conestoga Students Inc. - ‘Don’t Assume Yes’ Consent Awareness Poster Series
- National Concrete Accessories - On-Site Delivery Van Branding
- Bell Media Agency - Crave Branding
- Herschel Supply Company - ‘The Journal’ Issue 10
- Halifax Public Libraries - African Heritage Month Timeline
- University of Calgary - ‘We Are UCalgary’ Video
- Mountain Equipment Co-op - ‘See Yourself Outside’ Video
Awards of Merit:
- Ryerson University - Reputation Campaign
- Canadian Museum of History - Neanderthal Exhibition
- PwC Canada - 2019 Vision to Reality Awards
- Mindbridge Analytics Inc. - IMPACT AI Conference 2019 Cross-Media Campaign
- Beau’s Brewing Co. - Core Lineup Packaging for Summer 2019
- Pilot Coffee Roasters - Branding and Packaging
- Deloitte Canada - 175 Campaign — “The infinite organization: Realizing lasting success”
- Ferris Wheel Press - Original Fountain Pen Ink Collection Packaging
- Halifax Public Libraries - Engagement Materials 2019
- Quadrangle - ‘Human Space’ Branding
- Capital One Canada - Capital One Digital for Good™ Summit Branding
- CBC - CBC Docs Brand Takeover
- Bruce Power - Nuclear Innovation Institute Identity
- Canadian Museum of History - ‘Death in the Ice: The Mystery of the Franklin Expedition’
- Ecobee - SmartThermostat Packaging
- Art Gallery of Ontario - ‘Impressionism in the Age of Industry’ Exhibition
- Ryerson University - 2019 Undergraduate Admissions Handbook
- Canadian Credit Union Association - ‘Different By Design’ Conference Branding
- Government of the Northwest Territories - Visual Identity Program
- Vidyard - ‘Focus 20/20’ Vidyard Company Kickoff Event
- Canopy Growth Corporation - ‘Inside Tweed’ Video Series
- Cambrian Solutions - Personal Care Ingredients Catalogue
- Art Gallery of Ontario - ‘Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters’ Exhibition
- Canada Life Insurance - GroupNet Series Redesign
- TRIUMF - Five-Year Plan
- Legal Services Society - ‘How to Appeal Your Conviction’ & ‘How to Appeal Your Sentence’ Booklets
- York University School of the Arts, Media, Design & Performance - Programs of Study Book
- G Adventures - ‘National Geographic Family Journeys: Travel Style’ Launch Campaign
- WE Charity - Mother’s Day Campaign
- University of Toronto - Boundless Campaign Transition
- Slice Labs Inc. - Corporate Brand Book
Category 5 Award for Branding/Large Format Innovation:
- IBI Group - ‘A Smarter Urban Future’ Campaign
Domtar Award for Innovative Use of Paper:
- UofTMed Magazine - ‘The Art of Dying’ & ‘The Sex Issue’
Award for Creative Use of .Design Domain:
- babyTEL Inc - Hivelighter App
Sponsors:
Download the 2017 In-House Awards Annual
Awards of Distinction:
- Beau's Brewing Co. - Lug Tread Packaging Refresh
- Deloitte Canada - Cyber Awareness Campaign
- Lululemon - The Immersion Invite
- Deloitte Canada - HC Trends 2017 Campaign (British Columbia)
- OCAD University - Project 31
- CBC Vancouver - Ugly Christmas Sweater Campaign
- Ryerson University - Sustainability Yearbook
- CBC - 'CBC News Investigates' Campaign
- WestJet - Destination Derby Trailer
- DIALOG - Brand Inspiration Guide
- Bill Gosling Outsourcing - Engagify 2017: People, Culture, Brand 2.0
Awards of Merit:
- LCBO - 'Cheers to 150 Years'
- Rogers Communication Inc. - The Shopping Channel Rebrand
- Deloitte - Straight Talk Books
- Deloitte - Deloitte University North Launch
- Bruce Power - Powered by Our People: Bruce Power 2016 Annual Report
- Royal Ontario Museum - Out of the Depths: The Blue Whale Story, Feature Exhibition
- CBC - Tragically Hip Concert Wildpostings
- Emily Carr University - Emily Carr Viewbook 2016
- University of Toronto - Expansion Event Infographic Insert
- Great-West Lifeco - Great-West Life Corporate Site Redesign
- Humber College - Humber NEXT Magazine
- Confederation College - 'You Earned This!'
- Art Gallery of Ontario - Small Wonders: Gothic Boxwood Miniatures
- Herschel Supply Company - 2016 Season 3 Classics Collection Catalogue
- Bruce Power - Bruce Power Beach Party 2017
- Vidyard - The 2017 Video in Business Benchmark Report
- University of BC - UBC Nano Studio Campaign
- Gore Mutual Insurance - Fast Forward
- CBC Toronto News - Brand Outreach
- London Economic Development Corporation - Activity Update
- Deloitte - Talent Campaign Infographic
- Vidyard - Fast Forward Virtual Summit Identity
- Canadore College - 100 Elements
- Rogers Communication Inc. - The Shopping Channel Network IDs
- City of Mississauga - Leadership Conference
- OCAD University - Grad Ex 102
- Vidyard - Viewtopia Video Marketing Summit Identity
- University of Calgary - 50th Anniversary Identity
- City of Mississauga - 'Do Your Homework' Exhibit
- Investors Group - 2016 Apex Summit Conference
- BC Pension Corporation - 'Welcome to Your Plan'
- University of Calgary - 2016 Community Report
Accessibil-IT Award for Accessible Design:
- WestJet.Com Accessibility Redesign Project
Digital Manager, UX: Natalie Farand
Digital Advisor II, UX: Matthew Ravlich
Team Lead, Digital UI Design UX: David McArthur
Digital UI Design UX: Mike Schuck, Dion Alexander, Kelsey Kimura, Gareth Burke
ABOUT ACCESSIBIL-IT
Accessibil-IT is proud to sponsor an award to recognize an in-house design team that has developed amazing accessible communications. We are the largest electronic document accessibility services provider in North America, with clients located across the globe. Our clients rely on our exceptional technical skills, knowledge of relevant legislation and attention to client service. We partner with many design firms and in-house design teams to assist them with achieving their accessibility goals.Domtar Award:
- Herschel Supply Company 2016 Season 3 Studio Collection Catalogue
Graphic Designer: Kira Campbell
Art Directors: Kira Campbell, Sung Lee
Creative Director: Jamie Cormack
Photographer: Stephen Wilde
Editor: Frank Daniello
ABOUT DOMTAR
Here’s to the risk takers, the trend-setters and the socially responsible. Here’s to creatives, designers and printers who put heart and soul into their work and then trust it to the Cougar®, Lynx®, Husky® and EarthChoice® brands. Domtar’s creation of quality products reflects a commitment to the graphic design industry. Check out Blueline by Domtar®, an industry-leading resource for fresh content, innovative ideas, perspectives and possibilities, at domtarblueline.com.
For this project, uncoated paper was used to communicate the clean and tactile nature of the Studio products. This foundation offered a perfect baseline to further emphasize design contrasts applied through printing methods such as Spot UV, deboss, emboss and perforation.
Mitchell Press Award:
- Herschel Supply Company 2016 Season 2 Studio Collection Catalogue
Graphic Designer & Art Director: Kira Campbell
Creative Director: Jamie Cormack
Photographer: Stephen Wilde
Editor: Frank Daniello
ABOUT MITCHELL PRESS
Mitchell Press is proud to sponsor an award recognizing the finest BC/Alberta in-house design team. Our goal is to shine a light on in-house design teams and support creativity and inclusion. Mitchell unleashes the full potential of graphic design and brand messaging by blending eight decades of expertise, a vivid imagination and unmatched colour print technology. From the finest magazine publications to creative marketing initiatives, Mitchell’s modern, environmentally progressive facility is home to the ultimate designer toolkit. Bring us your design challenge.Project Partners:
- AFIX Poster Display (Exhibit)
- Big Red Oak (Motion Graphics)
- Bruce Power (Design & Promotion)
- Domtar (Paper)
- Flash Reproductions (Print)
- PCL Graphics (Physical Award Manufacturing)
- Plaskolite (Award Material)
Special Award Sponsors:
- Domtar Award for Innovative Use of Paper
- Accessibil-IT Award for Accessible Design
- Mitchell Press Award for BC & Alberta
Download the 2016 In-House Awards Annual
Awards of Distinction:
- Aga Khan Museum - "Home Ground" Contemporary Art from the Barjeel Art Foundation
- Art Gallery of Ontario - Maharaja Exhibition
- Bruce Power - Electric Vehicle Exhibit
- Bruce Power - Annual Report 2015
- Capital One Canada - SAKS Canada Partnership Launch
- City of Mississauga - Municipal Branding Project
- Deloitte - Montreal Greenhouse Project
- Haliburton School of Art and Design - Rebranding Project
- Investors Group - Star Performers Digital Brochure
- Martin Prosperity Institute (MPI) - Persona Project
- National Gallery of Canada - Chris Cran Art Book
- Sentry Investments - Employee Welcome Book
- Structube - "Beyond the Product" Campaign
- Sun Life Financial - Toronto Pride Campaign 2015/2016
- WestJet - Frozen-themed Aircraft
Awards of Merit:
- Alzheimer's Australia Vic - Branding
- Bruce Power - 2016 Ki-n D'e'e Art Calendar
- Canada Council Art Bank - "Punctured Landscape" Exhibit Design
- City of Mississauga - Library Marketing Look
- Deloitte - Executive Gift Package
- Deloitte - Craft Beer Point of View
- Goliger's Travel Plus - "Bradley Walters Journeys" Brochure
- Great-West Lifeco - "Critical Uncovered" Video
- Harlequin Enterprises - "The Fallout" Book Cover
- Harlequin Enterprises - "The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper" Book
- Humber College - 2016 Humber Showcase: Wave of Excellence" Branding
- Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) - Cinco De Mayo Event
- Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) - Growler Packaging Design
- Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) Partnership - Toronto FC (TFC) Pop-up Shop
- Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd. (MLSE) - Toronto Raptors In-Arena Presentations
- National Gallery of Canada - "Sakahàn" Art Exhibition
- Regional Municipality of York - "I Am Different Like You" Campaign
- Rogers - "Chatelaine Gets Digital" Campaign
- Ryerson University - Admissions Handbook 2016
- Sun Life Financial - Agile Workspace Café
- Tourism Toronto - Branding Project
- TVO Kids - Rebrand
- University of Toronto, Advancement Communications and Marketing - Affinity Partners Program
- University of Toronto, Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CEIE) - Graffiti Installation
Accessibil-IT Award:
- Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) - Lake Joe Donor Impact Report
ABOUT ACCESSIBIL-IT
Accessibil-IT is proud to sponsor an award to recognize an in-house design team that has developed amazing accessible communications. We are the largest electronic document accessibility services provider in North America, with clients located across the globe. Our clients rely on our exceptional technical skills, knowledge of relevant legislation and attention to client service. We partner with many design firms and in-house design teams to assist them with achieving their accessibility goals.
Domtar Award:
- University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine - Magazine Design
ABOUT DOMTAR
Here’s to the risk takers, the trend-setters and the socially responsible. Here’s to creatives, designers and printers who put heart and soul into their work and then trust it to the Cougar®, Lynx®, Husky® and EarthChoice® brands. Domtar’s creation of quality products reflects a commitment to the graphic design industry. Check out Blueline by Domtar®, an industry-leading resource for fresh content, innovative ideas, perspectives and possibilities, at domtarblueline.com.
“The paper we used was Domtar Lynx Opaque 80 lb cover and text. We chose Lynx for three reasons:
- Budget: It was about the same price as the generic “No. 3” coated paper that was used before the redesign
- Uncoated: It’s uncoated and fairly bright; which, combined with the UV and fluorescent ink, really makes the ink “pop”
- Environmental Concerns: It’s Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified and Rainforest Alliance Certified, which are important considerations for us”
IIDEXCanada Award:
- O/M (Osvaldo/Matos) - Catalogue
ABOUT IIDEXCanadaIIDEXCanada, Canada’s National Design and Architecture Exposition & Conference, brings together the design, architecture and real estate communities for two days of sourcing, networking and education, plus innovation and best practices. IIDEXCanada takes place in Toronto from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2016. IIDEXCanada is proud to sponsor an award for in-house communication designers working in environ mental design, construction and/or real estate sectors.Partners & Sponsors:- Capital One (Design & Promotion)
- Somerset Graphics (Print)
- Domtar (Paper & Award)
- Adobe (Software)
- Accessibil-IT (Accessibility Award)
- IIDEXCanada (Environmental Design Award)
- PCL Graphics (Physical Award Manufacturing)
- Plaskolite (Physical Award Material)