2026 CROPPED Competition at Talon Room, #Ste. 1 – Lincoln, NE

AMA Lincoln brings you the most thrilling graphic design challenge in the Midwest, CROPPED! Modeled after the hit TV show, Chopped, top designers compete in the live challenge to deliver a complete design package for a local small business.

CROPPED is on Thursday, November 12th, 2026 from 5-9 pm at the Talon Room 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 the designers will need to think on their feet and 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!

Join AMA Members and like-minded marketing professionals in a casual, fun, and competitive atmosphere to celebrate all things branding and empower a local small business.

5 designers, 3 rounds, 1 winner... Who will it be?

Event details: www.amalincoln.org/cropped-competition

There are only 100 tickets available, so act fast!

This is an 18+ event.

Ticket includes event entry, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, time to catch up with your friends and colleagues, and a drink ticket.

Parking Info: Metered street parking is available and Que Place Garage is located across the street at 12th & Q St.