The 50 2026
It’s a different dimension here.
We are morphing into a wild galaxy of creative euphoria, a bigger universe engaging us all to explore and expand.
Ad agencies. Design firms. PR firms. Production companies. Independent creatives. Denver. Boulder. Colorado Springs. Fort Collins. Grand Junction. Even people living in Colorado working for companies outside Colorado.
Because this is a world where creativity from every corner can come together, collide, and create something bigger than any one discipline—or any one world.
Everyone should explore. Everyone should discover. Everyone should expand this universe.
The work you never thought could win just might be one of Colorado’s 50 best ideas.
Anyone can enter. Anyone can win.
Enter the Fiftyverse.
🎢 About The Fifty
The Fifty isn’t your typical award show. We don’t care how fast your ride went, how high you climbed, or how many flips you threw in. What matters is that you strapped in, held on, and brought your Colorado-born idea to life.
Who Can Enter?
If your work was made in Colorado, you’re in. You don’t need to work here—just live here.
Why Enter?
Celebrate your work with the entire Colorado creative community
Earn a spot among 50 of the state’s best ideas
Take home your own gold bar (yes, a real one)
Join the Fiftyverse!
Call for Entries Opens: October 1
Deadline Extended to November 13
The Fifty Event: Feb 18, 2027 – Space Gallery
Online Entry System. All entries will be uploaded within your own account.
If you created an account last year for entries, you should be able to log in with your email and password or reset your password once your email is recognized. Then follow the instructions to upload your entries easily. For questions, contact: tonja@adclubco.com
How to prepare your Entries:
How do I enter?
Write up to a 150-word description of your idea in a Word document (Optional if your entry will speak for itself).
Decide which execution(s) best represent your idea. You may enter up to ten separate assets.
More Details
Each entry can include one to 10 pieces that represent the idea.
$125 per early entry fee for members.
$250 per early entry fee for nonmembers.
$25 for student work entry
FEES FOR LATE ENTRIES. Any entries submitted after November 3 will be charged a late entry fee. Drop-dead deadline is November 13th.
$150 per entry for members.
$300 per entry for nonmembers.
$25 for student work entry
Requirements
Write up to a 150-word description of your idea. Please do NOT mention your agency or company name unless it is a self-promotion.
Rules:The idea was conceived, born, or nurtured in Colorado.
The idea must have debuted publicly Nov. 1, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2026.
Both Ad Club CO members and non-members are eligible.
Only 10 assets are allowed per entry for judging.
What do I upload?
Please provide us with a high resolution of your entry images.
Please upload your hi-res videos.
Provide website URLs to the publicly accessible idea or active URL of a landing page. Please ensure any applicable usernames and passwords are provided and active.
Please do not upload any further written material as the judges will not consider these. The written component of your entry should be fully explained within the provided form fields.
Digital entries: Entry submission can include the submission of creative assets either via digital file uploads, JPEG screenshots (for Social Media), or submission of URLs for judging (carefully follow the submission instructions during the online entry process).
If you have questions or problems, contact tonja@adclubco.com
Entries must be submitted by 6:00 p.m. on November 13.