• Celebrity
    • Of The Essence
    • Celebrity News
    • If Not For My Girls
    • The State Of R&B
    • Time Of Essence
  • Fashion
    • 2023 Best In Black Fashion Awards
    • 2023 Fashion House
    • Red Carpet
    • Fashion News
    • Accessories
  • Beauty
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
    • 2023 Best In Black Beauty
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Hair
  • Lifestyle
    • Love
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
    • Bridal Bliss
    • Lifestyle News
    • Health & Wellness
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
  • Entrepreneurship
    • Money & Career
    • SOKO MRKT
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Paint The Polls Black
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Shopping
    • Essence Holiday Gift Guide 2023
  • Video
  • Events
    • 2023 Fashion House
    • 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
    • 2023 Wellness House
    • 2023 Black Women In Hollywood
    • 2023 ESSENCE Film Festival
    • 2023 HOLLYWOOD HOUSE
  • Studios
  • Girls United
Skip to content
SUBSCRIBE
  • MAGAZINE
  • NEWSLETTER
  • Celebrity
    • Of The Essence
    • Celebrity News
    • If Not For My Girls
    • The State Of R&B
    • Time Of Essence
  • Fashion
    • 2023 Best In Black Fashion Awards
    • 2023 Fashion House
    • Red Carpet
    • Fashion News
    • Accessories
  • Beauty
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
    • 2023 Best In Black Beauty
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Hair
      • Hair News
      • Natural
      • Relaxed
      • Transitioning
      • Weave
      • 4C
  • Lifestyle
    • Love
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
    • Bridal Bliss
    • Lifestyle News
    • Health & Wellness
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
  • Entrepreneurship
    • Money & Career
    • SOKO MRKT
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Paint The Polls Black
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Shopping
    • Essence Holiday Gift Guide 2023
  • Video
  • Events
    • 2023 Fashion House
    • 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
    • 2023 Wellness House
    • 2023 Black Women In Hollywood
    • 2023 ESSENCE Film Festival
    • 2023 HOLLYWOOD HOUSE
  • Studios
  • Girls United
Home • Money & Career

ADCOLOR Opens Nominations For 16th Annual ADCOLOR Awards

Ads shape consumer desires and subsequent spending behaviors, but major demographics are left out, intentionally or unintentionally.
ADCOLOR Opens Nominations For 16th Annual ADCOLOR Awards
Getty Images
By Jasmine Browley · Updated March 29, 2022

82.6% of those working in the advertising industry are white. 

As you can imagine, this is problematic since we have a predilection to produce content that reflects our known worlds. Ads shape consumer desires and subsequent spending behaviors, but major demographics are left out, intentionally or unintentionally, because they’re underrepresented at the decision making level. 

For years, ADCOLOR has been working to change this. 

The premier organization has been dedicated to celebrating and promoting professionals of color and diversity in the creative industries. Now, they’ve recently announced they’re accepting nominations for its 16th Annual ADCOLOR Awards, presented by Amazon and Google | YouTube, as well as applications for its ADCOLOR FUTURES and ADCOLOR LEADERS programs.

The awards ceremony will include 11 categories accepting nominations this year, including two new categories: ADCOLOR Influencer and DEI Executive of the Year. Please see below for descriptions of each category.

“We are thrilled to introduce two new categories this year that highlight the relevant trends we’re seeing across industries,” said Tiffany R. Warren, President and Founder of ADCOLOR in a news release. “There’s no denying the power of social media, and the number of DEI executives throughout our community is rapidly increasing. I have no doubt the timeliness of these categories will bring in a wave of worthy candidates that make judging all the more difficult and exciting in our 16th year.”

Those interested in submitting awards have until May 20th to get applications in at  adcolor.org/awards. Submissions will be carefully reviewed by 60 elected judges who represent a diverse range of industries, titles, levels and backgroundsAdditionally, the organization is returning with the latest installment of their ADCOLOR FUTURES program which spotlights and mentors the next generation of great leaders in creative industries. Those interested in applying should have up to three years of experience in their industry. The program provides training, mentorship and empowerment to selected young professionals with the goal of supporting the talent of tomorrow, today. Applications will be accepted until April 18th. For those interested in being a FUTURE, please apply via the online application form at adcolor.org/futures. 

COMPANY INFORMATION
  • Our Company
  • Customer Service
  • Essence Ventures
  • Change Your Address
  • Contact Us
  • Job Opportunities
  • Internships
  • Media Kit
  • tag
SUBSCRIBE
  • Newsletters
  • Give a Gift of ESSENCE
  • Magazine Tablet Edition
FOLLOW US
MORE ON ESSENCE
  • Home
  • Love
  • Celebrity
  • Beauty
  • Hair
  • Fashion
  • ESSENCE festival

ESSENCE.com is part of ESSENCE Communications, Inc.

Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.

©2023 ESSENCE Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Essence.com Advertising Terms

Get The ESSENCE Newsletter and
Special Offers delivered to your inbox

By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Get The ESSENCE Magazine
by subscribing below
subscribe now