The Richmond Show


Hosted at Altria Theater, the 63rd Annual Richmond Show: AD_MACHINA unfolded, showcasing the latest trends and breakthroughs in the advertising industry. Embracing the theme of AD_MACHINA, a play on the rise of AI in advertising, this year's event illuminated the evolving landscape of the industry and the profound impact–and potential threat–of technology on storytelling and culture creation.

The Richmond Show brings together creatives from Richmond and surrounding areas to celebrate their exceptional talent and hard work.

Creative professionals and students are encouraged to submit work for judging in the Advertising Show, the Interactive Show, the Design Show,  the Production Show, and Student Show. We also take this time to recognize outstanding individuals and award them with the Women In Advertising, Creative Excellence, and Ad Person Of The Year awards.

Quick Facts

Richmond Show Stats

250+

submissions in 2024

63

Bridges awarded in 2024

30+

agencies, nonprofits, professionals and students entered work

250

attendees in 2024

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Winners Gallery

Take a look at some of the award-winning work from past shows.

Judges

The Richmond Show judges are intellectually diverse leaders with renown across the impact industry. The judges expertise spans across issue areas such as LGBTQ advocacy, racial equity, climate justice, mental health, gun control and so much more.

Adam Cote

Freelance Creative Director
Adam Cote is a creative director, writer, video director and editor with over 15 years of experience at places like Arnold Worldwide, MullenLowe and Sapient. After starting his own creative studio, he’s created traditional, video and experiential work for brands like Visa, Boston Dynamics, BMW, Marriott, and Coca-Cola. His work has been recognized by D&AD, New York Festivals, Cannes Lions and the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston.

John Carlson

NiRey Reynolds

Director of Creative Impact, North America at McCann
As Director of Creative Impact, North America at McCann I work along with the Co-Chief Creative Officers of both North America and New York primarily supporting the creative department by organizing and nurturing creative ideas. I am also the liaison for awards and creative industry initiatives. As a personal advocate for these initiatives, I am a Senior Producer for D&AD Shift with Google. An industry-led night school program for new creatives. Shift creates an accessible space for self-made talent to learn from and connect with the industry, establish a network and find job opportunities. Prior to these roles, I was the Education Manager at The One Club for Creativity, the world’s foremost non-profit organization recognizing creative excellence in advertising and design, producing The Young Ones Student Awards, and heading the Education department. Born and raised in New York City, I attained a Bachelor's degree from Loyola University New Orleans before returning to New York to earn a Master's degree in Branding and Integrated Communications at City College.

Lap Le

Lead Designer at Media.Monks
Lap Le is based in Los Angeles, CA. He currently is a lead designer at Media.Monks and teaches in the graduate program at Otis College of Art and Design. Previously he has worked for Virginia Commonwealth University, Nickelodeon, Syfy, and Wow Huh.