Yes, it’s that time again – B&T’s 30 Under 30 Awards are back for the 10th straight year, and we’re ready to accept your entry.

For those who aren’t already aware, the 30 Under 30 Awards are widely regarded as the leading showcase for the best and brightest young talent working across marketing communications.

Some may already be in positions of leadership, while others may be starting out, but these awards champion those people that go above and beyond the call of duty in the daily working lives, and demonstrate excellence and a vital contribution to their current employer, and their determination and desire to progress their careers.

Three outstanding individuals will be recognised for their achievements in each of the 10 categories, as well as a Grand Prix Award for the most influential individual overall. All entrants will also be a part of the People’s Choice poll, to be opened after entries are closed.

You can download the entry criteria here.

This year, the 30 Under 30 Awards will be held on Thursday 11 April at the Ivy in Sydney, with GroupM and MediaCom coming on board as sponsors once again for the event.

Here are the 30 Under 30 categories:

1. Creative
2. Entrepreneur
3. Journalist/Producer
4. Marketing
5. Media Planner/Buyer
6. PR
7. Project Manager
8. Sales/Account Manager
9. Strategy
10. Tech

You can find all the details on the awards right here, but we’ve rounded up the main dates for you stick in your diary now…

Entries open: Wednesday 16 January

On-time entries close: Friday 22 February ($149 per entry)

Late entries close: Friday 1 March ($199 per entry)

Judging period: Monday 4 March to Friday 22 March

Awards shortlist announced: Tuesday 26 March

People’s Choice poll opens: Monday 4 March

People’s Choice poll closes: Monday 25 March

Early bird tickets on sale: Wednesday 16 January

Early bird ticket sales close/full-price tickets on sale: Monday 1 April

Awards night: Thursday 11 April at the Ivy

Early bird tickets for the awards are now available here, and you can get going on your entry here, but the most important thing is you MUST be under the age of 30 on the day of the event (Thursday 11 April) to enter. So, be sure to include your ID and profile photo with your entry.

P.S. Please save your entry in a Word doc in case so many of you jump onto the awards portal that it crashes. It’s better to be safe than sorry!

Stay tuned for plenty more info on the event in the coming weeks and months.