WHAT IS ICCADI?
ICCADI is a premier design competition that showcases and celebrates the best work created by students enrolled in Iowa’s community college Graphic Design programs. The competition rewards students whose projects demonstrate innovative, thoughtful and effective design solutions in eight categories: Publication, Identity, Packaging, Web and Interactive, Illustration, Outdoor, Poster Design and new in 2025 – BEST IN SHOW.
Each year, a panel of distinguished local and national design professionals evaluates the entries, with winners awarded cash prizes or valuable industry resources.
Top designs will also be featured in a traveling poster exhibit that will tour participating community colleges across Iowa.
Participating Iowa Community Colleges
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Eastern Iowa Community College
- Hawkeye Community College
- Indian Hills Community College
- Iowa Central Community College
- Iowa Lakes Community College
- Iowa Valley—Ellsworth Community College
- Iowa Valley—Marshalltown Community College
- Kirkwood Community College
- North Iowa Area Community College
- Northeast Iowa Community College
- Northwest Community College
- Southeastern Community College
- Southwestern Community College
- Western Iowa Tech Community College
2024 Award Winners
We are proud to present the exceptional talent that emerged from the 2024 Iowa Community College Design + Advertising Invitational (ICCADI). These award-winning designs represent the creativity, innovation, and skill demonstrated by students across Iowa’s community colleges. Each project was carefully evaluated by a panel of esteemed design professionals and selected for its originality, effectiveness and impact in its respective category.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
To ensure the continued success and growth of this invitational, we rely on the generous support of sponsors to fund student prizes, produce our traveling poster exhibit, maintain the event website and secure the long-term sustainability of the competition. Thank you for your support of the next generation of creatives. Together, we can make ICCADI 2025 the most impactful yet!
Sponsoring ICCADI provides an exceptional opportunity to:
- Connect with emerging talent: Be at the forefront of student innovation and creativity, gaining access to potential future hires and collaborators.
- Support education: Your contribution helps to elevate student experiences by bridging the gap between academia and the real-world demands of the design industry.
- Gain valuable exposure: Your brand will be promoted to a wide audience of students, educators, industry professionals and the greater community, with opportunities for direct engagement.
2025 Sponsorship Levels
GOLD
$1,000-$2,500
Prominent logo placement on all event materials (posters, website, social media, promotional emails).
Featured profile on our event website.
Social media mentions before and during the event.
SILVER
$500-$999
Logo placement on all event materials (posters, website, social media, promotional emails).
Company profile featured on the event website.
Social media mentions before and during the event.
BRONZE
$100-$499
Logo placement on event materials (posters, website, social media, promotional emails)
Please email us at [email protected] with any questions or to become a sponsor.

READY TO submit your work?
All entries must meet the eligibility and deadline requirements. Entries must also be submitted in the correct category with accurately formatted file names. Each project entry should consist of a single JPEG file that adheres to the specified dimensions, file size and labeling guidelines listed on the Submit Your Work page. Please note that no refunds will be issued for incorrect submissions.
Please review all information regarding entry fees, file requirements, and tips for successful entries prior to submitting your work. Any further questions may be directed to [email protected]. Best of luck!