The Society of Graphic Designers of Canada, Vancouver Island Chapter calls upon all to participate. Worship the unrivaled majesty of our dominion's finest graphic design and advertising communications. The revered will be immortalized by the Society. Praise be to our creative compatriots who break artistic barriers and revel in the glory of visual challenge. Praise design.
ENTRY DEADLINE
Friday, April 11 by 5:30 pm sharp. No exceptions.
SHOW TIME & PLACE
Saturday, May 24, 2008 at the UVic Faculty Club.
University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC.
BREAKFAST WITH THE JUDGES
Friday, April 18, 7:00-9:30 am at the Union Club of BC,
805 Gordon Street, Victoria, BC.
Forms, Entry Details, fees and calendar of events
can be found here (PDF Download).
ELIGIBILITY OF ENTRIES
All submissions must have been printed commercially, aired or published between March 29, 2003 and April 11, 2008 (except for student work, which must have been produced between April 11, 2006 and April 11, 2008). Entrants must be residents of Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands.
Questions? Email: rockawards@gdc.net
May 28, 2008For the first time in Rock Awards history we asked the audience to vote on their favourite piece.
The winner of the 2008 Rock Awards People's Choice is:
Visual Identity - Stationery Application, Trapeze Communications, Chow Low Hammond Stationery
May 26, 2008On Saturday night the UVic University Club was rocked by the Rev. Lorne Ipsum and his choir and the winners of the 8th Vancouver Island Rock Awards. Although the evening was photographed and filmed, we welcome photos so that we can share the evening from everyone's perspective.- May 25, 2008The winners of the 2008 Vancouver Island Creative Awards, the Rock Awards, will be posted shortly.
- May 20, 2008Not only will you see great local design but you'll enjoy it over organic and local foods.
Customized by the University Club's Chef Mark Davie and our sustainability committee, all vegetables, chicken and fruits for our dinner will be certified organic and locally sourced!
Thanks to our local suppliers SPUDS, Reed Farms, Udder Guys, and Irene's Bakery.
LAST CHANCE TO ORDER TICKETS ... ORDER MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOON TODAY, May 20th!
Call: 413.3181 or visit 1027 Pandora Street, Victoria.
(mention any dietary restrictions)
GDC Members: $70, Guest $70 (only one guest per member)
Non-members: $90 
April 26, 20086 hours of sorting entries
+ 3 phenomenal presentations from 3 amazing judges
+ 16 hours of rock awards judging
+ 32 dedicated volunteers
= ONE great night
Join the Vancouver Island design community in celebrating the best design on 'The Rock'. Tickets for the Rock Awards Gala are on sale now!
