Can freelancers enter the Summit Creative Award competition?
A:
Yes. Freelancers, solo practitioners, and small creative teams are eligible to enter the Summit Creative Award, provided their annual billings fall under the program’s cap.
Eligibility overview:
- Open to firms, individuals, and teams with billings under $40 million
- Work may be self-commissioned or client-directed
- Collaborative entries are allowed (e.g. a freelancer and a designer submitting together)
What to know:
- All entries are judged anonymously
- Freelancers are evaluated on the same criteria as agencies
Summary:
Freelancers can enter the Summit Creative Award if their billings fall under the threshold. Entries are judged equally, regardless of agency size or structure.

