Contests
How get I get my work seen by other designers?  GET HELP.
      
Your success is not measured by how many awards you win, but it doesn’t hurt to get noticed. Here are some design competitions open to students that are a great way to get your work seen.
Best DesignRule December 2009

How
Poster Design December 1, 2009

Rule January 2010

Communication Arts
Illustration January 11, 2010
Photography January 11, 2010

Art Director's Club
Design January 22, 2010
Student January 29, 2010
Interactive January 29, 2010

Rule February 2010

How
Poster Design December 1, 2009

Cost Average Cost
Cost Free or Inexpensive. These competitions either have an affordable student section, or often feature student work.
Communication Arts
commarts.com/competitions
Cost Average: $35 single entry / $70 series
Advertising
Design
Illustration
Interactive

RuleCMYK
cmykmag.com
Cost $45 for 15 images
Portfolio Ongoing
Web OngoingRuleCreative Quarterly
cqjournal.com/callforentries
Cost $10 per entry (4 times a year)
Design, Illustration, Advertising RuleArt Director's Club
adcawards.org
Cost $35 per entry
Design, Photography, Illustration
Interactive
Advertising
RuleHOW
howdesign.com/competitions
Cost Average: $30-50 per entry
Poster Design
Promotion DesignRulePRINT
printmag.com/competitions
Cost $50-75 per entry
Student Cover Competition
New Visual Artists RuleGraphis
graphis.com
Cost$60 student entry
New Talent Annual
RuleAdobe Design Achievement Awards
adobe.com/education/adaa/
Cost FREE Every June