I don't understand why people think it is fun to enter spec contests when they could be getting real recognition with real legit contests and book submissions where their creativity gets published and millions of people get to see their work (and bonus, even hire and pay them real money).
Doesn't anyone understand that when they enter spec contests that they are not only doing themselves and the client a disservice but they are doing a huge disservice to the graphic design industry as whole?
All professional graphic design organizations are against spec work of all types, including spec contests. There's a very good reason for this and you can find out about it on
NO!SPEC.
I can understand that non-pro designers find this type of contest attractive because it is just fun and games, right? But really, it's much more serious than you realize. So, please, reconsider other legit avenues to showcase your creative work.
The graphic design profession would thank you and so would I.