In 2002, AIGA Richmond created a tradition—an amazing and exciting design competition that brought together those in the field to share in the celebrations of those “making the GRADE.” AIGA Richmond is excited to present the seventh edition of this biennial event, featuring the very best of visual communications work created in Virginia over the past two years.

This design competition typically receives over 300 entries in a variety of categories ranging from identity packages to websites to annual reports.  AIGA Richmond enlists the help of a panel of nationally recognized design professionals to judge the submissions in March.  Outstanding entries are selected, then featured in the April exhibition and ceremony at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond. GRADE’s exhibition and awards ceremony attracts a diverse audience of art directors, designers representing all design disciplines, copywriters, illustrators, photographers, account representatives, students and vendors from a variety of companies and locations throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. During the awards ceremony, accolades are presented to winning entries in each category, Judge’s Choices, and one Best-in-Show award.

Mark your calendars, purchase your tickets, and join AIGA Richmond in celebrating design and honoring work that truly deserves a gold star.