BADC Award Entry Deadline Extended to August 7th
BADC Awards Extend Early Bird Deadline Amidst Surge in Entries and New Gold Sponsor Castaway Pay
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Brisbane, Australia – Teh Brisbane advertising & Design Club (BADC) has announced an extension to its early bird deadline for the 2025 Awards, a move reflecting the significant and growing interest in this year’s competition. The extended period allows more creatives to take advantage of a 30% discount on entry fees, a testament to the vibrant energy and increasing participation within Queensland’s creative sector.
Growing Momentum for the 2025 BADC Awards
The extension comes as the BADC experiences a “steady influx of entries,” attracting both established industry professionals and new talent. This surge in engagement is further bolstered by expanding sponsor support,demonstrating a robust industry ecosystem that values and celebrates creative excellence.
Castaway Pay joins as Gold Sponsor
adding significant weight to the growing support is the announcement of Castaway Pay as a new Gold Sponsor for the 2025 BADC Awards. This partnership highlights the increasing recognition of the awards’ importance in championing the creative industries.
Castaway Pay is a specialized, cloud-based platform designed to streamline payments for cast, voiceover artists, and crew across film, television, advertising, and branded content production.Its integrated client login provides producers with complete visibility and control over projects and personnel, ensuring transparency and efficiency. The platform adeptly manages crucial administrative tasks, including onboarding, superannuation, PAYG, child welfare, WorkCover compliance, and rollover payments, thereby saving producers valuable time and simplifying project delivery.
Tanya Spencer, co-founder of Castaway Pay, shared her enthusiasm for the partnership: “We created Castaway Pay to take the pain out of payments. We’ve worked in the industry and know how much time gets lost to compliance. Our goal is to make that side of production faster, simpler, and more secure – so agency producers and clients can focus on the work. We’re proud to support BADC and the community that drives it.”
A strong Foundation of Support
Castaway Pay joins a distinguished roster of sponsors, including long-standing Gold Sponsor O’Brien Accountants, a trusted name for agencies and studios within the creative industries. Senneworth legal also continues its vital role as the BADC’s Legal Partner, actively advocating for Queensland’s creative businesses.
BADC president Stuart Myerscough expressed his delight at the continued growth: “It’s fantastic to see this kind of growth and support for the awards. Welcoming Castaway Pay — alongside our long-standing partners — reinforces the value of what we’re building here in Queensland. It’s about celebrating the work and supporting the ecosystem that makes it possible.”
Key Dates for Entrants
Early Bird Deadline: Submit and pay by wednesday, July 31st to save 30%.
Final Entry Deadline: Submit all entries by Wednesday, August 7th.
For any sponsorship or entry enquiries, please contact producer@badc.com.au.