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CREATORS MATCH AWARD 2025 Finalists Announced

The CREATORS MATCH AWARD 2025 has revealed its finalists, showcasing innovative talent in the digital advertising design space. This contest, organized by Creators Match Inc., aims to promote a society where creators can shine. Established by CEO Keiju Go, the company operates from Minato City, Tokyo, focusing on three key areas: Education, Production, and Development in the advertising industry.

The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Shibuya Stream Hall on December 12, 2025, at 6 PM, as a part of the CREATORS MATCH FESTA 2025 event. This unique celebration will facilitate face-to-face interactions among creators and industry professionals, enhancing the communal spirit within the creative community.

Award Ceremony Details

During the ceremony, not only will the finalists be honored, but also the judges who contributed to the selection process will be present, including notable figures like Hikaru Kato, author of The Essentials of Click-Worthy Banner Design, and Naoto Yuasa, a senior executive at Hakuhodo DY ONE. It’s an opportunity for attendees to engage with the industry leaders and witness the awarded works firsthand.

Finalists List

The finalists, who passed the rigorous screening process, are as follows (in alphabetical order):

• - Rin Ito
• - Rei Imura
• - Yuto Ohno
• - Mai Kusunose
• - Hideyuki Koike
• - Ai Kobayashi
• - Sayaka Shimada
• - Takafumi Sumi
• - Miu Tanaka
• - Yumi Nakazumi
• - Jin Nakamura
• - Atsushi Nohara
• - Shingo Hashizume
• - Akiko Hata
• - Ryunosuke Hayashi
• - Mebuki Higa
• - Minori Hosoya
• - Saki Hori & Tomoe Honkawa

CREATORS MATCH FESTA 2025 Overview

The CREATORS MATCH FESTA 2025 is more than just an award ceremony; it serves as a platform for freelance creators to grow and connect. Amidst the rapid evolution in the creative industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of generative AI, this event represents a pivotal moment for creators to believe in the power of creativity. The festivities include various seminars focused on growth, challenges, and outreach, with all programs being free of charge.

Event Schedule

• - Date: December 12, 2025
• - Venue: Shibuya Stream Hall, Levels 4F-6F, Tokyo, Japan
• - Opening: Doors open at 11 AM, with events running from 11:30 AM to 6:40 PM.

Programs Offered

Participants can look forward to:

• - Growth: Keynote speeches, skills enhancement seminars, and workshops.
• - Challenge: A creative contest featuring award presentations.
• - Outreach: Showcasing creators' activities nationwide and facilitating engaging talk shows.

Participation is free of charge, but prior registration through Peatix is necessary. Attendees can freely enter and exit as per their schedule.

About Creators Match Inc.

Founded on August 1, 2007, Creators Match Inc. is dedicated to supporting creators in their professional development through creative production services, educational initiatives, and cloud service offerings. The head office is located in Minato City, Tokyo, and the company aims to foster a robust creative ecosystem.

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