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SUBMISSIONS HATH CLOSED

The call for entries has ended, and the work has been placed before our noble judges. Over the coming days, they will review each submission and determine which rise above the rest.

Join us at the Richmond Show to see who claims the honors.

Save the Date

The Hippodrome Theater
Friday, May 8, 2026
6:30pm to 10pm

Meet the Judges

We’re grateful to this year’s judges for generously sharing their time, insight, and industry expertise to help recognize and celebrate the very best creative work in our community.

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Clark Chamberlin

Creative Director
TBWA\Media Arts Lab

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David Register

Executive Creative Director
Connelly Partners

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Matt Davis

VP, Executive Creative Director
Solo Stove

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Grace Richardson

Senior UX Designer
Cisco

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Josh DiMarcantonio

Executive Creative Director
JRD Marketing

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Caitlin Kreinheder

Art Director
Deutsch

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Ashley Bollhorst

Associate Director
Eduvantis

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Kai Fang

VP/Executive Creative Director
Ka'Chava

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Matt Ong

Associate Director, Project Mgmt
Digitas

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Ryan Hammill

Creative Director
ServiceNow

RICHMOND SHOW SPONSORS

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Become a Sponsor

1 AVAILABLE

Gold Sponsor

$5,000

  • Two tables + admission for 16 ($4,560 value).

  • Name your own cocktail
    ($1,500 value).

  • Pre-Show VIP bar access and intermission champagne service.

  • Logo on indoor marquees.

  • Prominent logo placement on platforms.

  • Recognition in President’s remarks.

2 AVAILABLE

Silver Sponsor

$2,500

  • One table + admission for 8 ($2,280 value).

  • Pre-Show VIP bar access and intermission champagne service.

  • Logo on indoor marquees.

  • Logo placement on event platforms.

  • Recognition in President’s remarks.

3 AVAILABLE

Cocktail Sponsor

$1,500

  • 4 complimentary tickets.

  • Pre-Show VIP bar access during the reception.

  • Logo on cocktail table and bar signage.

  • Mentioned in President’s and intermission remarks.

About the Richmond Show

For over 60 years, the Richmond Show has brought together creatives from Richmond and surrounding areas to celebrate their exceptional talent and hard work. Creative professionals and students are encouraged to submit their work for judging in the Advertising Show, the Interactive Show, the Design Show, the Production Show, and Student Show.

Whether you are a small or large agency, in-house team, freelancer, or student, we encourage everyone to show us what you got.

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Interested in Sponsoring?

Get your name out there while supporting your professional community. When you become a sponsor, you are at the forefront of all show promotions. Plus, you get tickets, tables, and VIP treatment at the show.

Ad Person of the Year

We have a long history of recognizing advertising professionals who have made a big impact in Central Virginia through their creative energy and inspirational leadership. Know someone who fits the bill?

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Supporting Students

Each year we award scholarships to two exceptional VCU students: One woman-identifying undergrad student and one VCU Brandcenter student entering their second year. We open scholarship applications in March every year and announce the winners at the Richmond Show.

Womxn in Advertising Scholarship ›

Excellence in Creative Education Scholarship ›

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