No, no we didn't mess up the name! This is our 2022 Cropped Competition hosted in 2023! The time has come, the time to get CROPPED! Join AMA Members and like-minded marketing professionals in a casual, fun, and competitive atmosphere to celebrate all things branding. AMA Lincoln is bringing you the most thrilling graphic design challenge the Midwest has ever seen! Modeled after the hit TV show, Chopped, top designers will compete in this live challenge on February 2nd from 5-8 pm at the Bourbon Theatre in Lincoln. Five designers will call on their creative skills as they face off against one another to prepare an AMA-zing design collateral trifecta! The catch? Each round is a surprise collateral and you will need to use the materials and instructions provided. At the end of each round, a panel of guest judges “crops” one designer who fell shy in terms of brand, thoughtfulness, and creativity. The last designers standing take home bragging rights and a cash prize! So get ready to wield your design skills while growing your network with a little friendly competition, all in the name of helping a small, local business. If you have any questions regarding the entry form or event, please email us at programming@amalincoln.org. *18+ Event

No cost to submit your name as a designer. The winning designer will receive a cash prize of $1,000. The runner-up will receive $250.

We will cap the event at 5 designers. (18+ Event) We will take into account your work you submit on your social channels, website, portfolio, etc. and the AMA Lincoln board will narrow down the final designers. Submissions are due by January 16 at Midnight and designers will be announced on January 19 by email.

NOTE: This information is gathered for contact and payment confirmation purposes. Must be 18+ to compete/attend.

Share your past and current design work with us so we can verify your skill. There is no limit to design experience or judgement based on personal preferences of design style by the Cropped Committee. Please be thoughtful about what you submit as this is your chance to shine! Must be 18+.