Ad Stars Announces 2021 Finalists 1,726 finalists from 54 countries made the shortlist this year at Ad Stars, with Japan, Australia, Thailand, China, and Korea scoring the highest number of finalists. Ad Stars 2021 has announced this year’s finalists with Japan, Australia, Thailand, China, and Korea scoring the highest number of finalists at the Ad Stars 2021 Awards. Overall, 1,726 finalists from 54 countries made the shortlist, which equates to approximately 9% of total entries. All shortlisted entries are now in the running to win two Grand Prix of the Year trophies and a cheque for US$10,000. Winners will be announced online on 27 August on the final day of the Ad Stars Online Festival, which runs from 25 – 27 August.