Celebrating creativity in all its flavours

This year, the PADC Skulls are looking beyond the big picture ideas and polished final products. We’re championing the creativity that lives in every stage of the project and every person who contributes. The best work doesn’t come from isolation; it’s a vibrant combination of flavours, all flawlessly balanced.

When visionary thinking, bold concepts, and meticulous execution come together – that’s creativity whipped to pure perfection.

And an award? That’s just the cherry on top.

The 2025 Call for Entry.

At the PADC Skulls Awards, we don’t just celebrate the big-picture ideas and polished final products. We champion the full flavour of creativity that lives in every stage of the project and every person who contributes.

The best work is not made in isolation. From the first taste of inspiration to the rich substance of the finished craft; it’s a vibrant combination of flavours, all flawlessly balanced.

Visionary thinking, bold concepts, and meticulous execution—that’s creativity whipped to pure perfection.

And an award? That’s just the cherry on top.

Download the 2025 Call for Entry booklet here

Award Categories

A. Film
B. Digital
C. Social media
D. Out of home and experiential
E. Radio, streaming, and audio
F. Print and publication
G. Integrated campaign
H. Design
I. Strategy, media, PR, and promotion
J. Communications crafts
K. Diamond Skulls - open to PADC Members only
L. Student Skulls

PADC Skulls Awards 2025

1st May 2024 - 8th August 2025
Work must have been first published or aired to be eligible for The Skulls 2025

30th June 2025
Call for Entries Open

3rd August 2025
Call for Entries Close

8th August 2025
Final deadline for entries*

September 2025
Skulls Judging

*Please note, there is a late fee per entry for any entry submitted after 3rd August 2025 until midnight Monday, 8th August 2025.

Where do I start?

1. Register your Skulls Awards Account: If you don’t have one, register a new Skulls Awards account.
Note: this is different from your PADC Membership Account. PADC Members receive discounted prices.

2. Download the 2025 Call For Entry Book. Make sure to review all the requirements and guidelines.

3. Login and Start your Entry. Once registered, log in to your Skulls Awards account to begin your submission.

4. Check and Double Check your entries. Make sure you creditted everyone and added their PADC Membership Ids.

5. Submit your Entries and Make Payment. Complete your entries and proceed with the payment.

Good luck!

Pro Tip: Start uploading your entries as early as possible! You can upload everything into the system first and log back in later to pay. This approach helps you avoid the last-minute crunch. All your progress will be saved and can be edited until the final entry deadline.

Note:

1. You can edit your entry after submitting it, up until the entry deadline.
2. Ensure all your personal details are accurate, including contact information and contributor credits, as these will be used in the awards presentation if your entry is selected.
3. You may enter more than one category, provided your work meets the criteria for each category.
4. Use the ‘copy’ feature to duplicate your entry and change the category as needed.
5. Make sure to read the PADC Call for Entries book thoroughly. Any questions, email us at admin@padc.com.au

Student Skulls Awards 2025

Information coming soon.

Any Student Skulls Awards questions, please contact: ting.sia@vml.com