Three Bulgarian professionals join the ADCE Student Awards 2026 jury
The Art Directors Club of Europe (ADCE) has announced the jury for the third edition of the ADCE Student Awards, bringing together more than 40 leading creative directors, art directors, educators and designers from 18 European countries. This year’s jury marks a new record for the competition, reflecting its growing international reach and diverse representation of creative professionals.
The jury will be chaired by Lorenzo Imbesi, architect, PhD, professor at Sapienza University of Rome and President of the Cumulus Association (2025–2028), who will serve as the overall Jury Chair.
Together, the jury members will evaluate student work across 14 categories, selecting Gold, Silver and Bronze winners, as well as the competition’s highest distinction – the YoungStar Award.
The winners will be announced during the ADCE Student Awards Gala Ceremony, taking place as part of ADCE Creative Week in Barcelona this November.
Three Bulgarian professionals join the international jury
Three established Bulgarian creative professionals will be part of the international jury evaluating the most outstanding student projects from across Europe:
- Aleksandrina Stefanova – Creative Director at All Channels Communication Group, serving on the jury for the Graphic Design / Branding category group;
- Ivan Hristov – Lecturer at New Bulgarian University, serving on the jury for the Communication / Creative Ideas category group;
- Todor Likho – Lecturer at the National Academy of Art, serving on the jury for the Graphic Design / Branding category group.
Their participation highlights both their professional expertise and the growing presence of the Bulgarian creative community within one of Europe’s most respected creative competitions.
Explore the full ADCE Student Awards jury lineup here: https://adceurope.org/jury-adce-awards/
The deadline for entries to ADCE Student Awards is 14 August.
More information about the competition rules and submission process is available here: https://adceuropestudent.awardhub.org/
Global recognition through The One Club for Creativity
As a member of The One Club for Creativity, ADCE provides winners with international exposure through one of the world’s most respected creative networks. In addition, both participating students and educational institutions earn points towards The One Club’s global creative college rankings, strengthening the international recognition of emerging talent and the institutions that support their development.
