ADC is the first global organization to celebrate and award leaders in creative communications. Louis Pedlar founded ADC in 1920 to ensure that advertising was judged by the same stringent standards as fine art. More than 90 years later, ADC remains committed to championing the importance of artistry and craftsmanship in advertising and design. A nonprofit membership organization boasting one of the most concentrated groups of creative talent in the world, ADC’s mission is to connect, educate and inspire creative professionals around the globe through its programming. From its Manhattan gallery to its international membership base, ADC provides a neutral forum for creatives of all levels to network, learn and grow.