The ADCE was founded in 1990 as a not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to foster and reward excellence in European design and advertising. It is owned and managed by professional design and advertising associations from twenty-one European countries. As an association, the ADCE is an authoritative voice in the international stage which brings creatives together through events and publications, thus benchmarking creativity across Europe, and deepening our understanding of creative diversity. The ADCE is the gateway to Europe's creative communities. ADCE The Awards The ADCE Awards is the only event in the world to bring together the best of European award-winning work under one competition. The entries are showcased in the ADCE Awards Annual, providing a unique and impressive archive of the very best of European creativity.