About ADCN

ADCN is the Dutch Club for Creativity, founded in 1966. We champion the creators, the innovators and the dreamers shaping the future of advertising, marketing and creativity.

Our mission is to shine a light on the work and the people behind the work, revealing the craft, passion, and ingenuity that power our industry.

In a world of rapid evolution, ADCN remains a steadfast advocate, celebrating and showcasing the very best in creative work—how it’s made, why it matters, and the impact it has. We exist to elevate the creative process, foster connection, and ensure that the art of creation always takes center stage.

Together, we stay creative.

Club ADCN

Club ADCN is a non-profit, member-run organisation, with over 750 members, led by an elected board.

Among ADCN’s members are art directors, copywriters, graphic designers, digital designers, film directors, photographers as well as creative producers, account managers, planners and technologists.

It’s the club’s members that define and shape ADCN. Members receive access and benefits such as year-round masterclasses, festivals, talks, workshops and exclusive social gatherings with their peers.

ADCN Awards

For decades, the Lamps have been the most prestigious awards and symbols for excellence in creative communications and digital innovations. Winning a Lamp has been a rewarding and inspiring moment for generations of creative professionals across the years: a pinnacle of their careers and a reflection of the respect of their peers.

As a non-profit, ADCN takes all of its surplus revenues and invests them back into the creative industry through educational programmes for professionals and talent, the development and promotion of creative talent and excellence.

Denise Willigers

Managing Director

Laura Schrijver

Project Manager Awards

Quirine Dob

Program & Production Lead

Tom Verdenius

Partnerships & Community Manager

Walter Krijger

Finance Manager