DEADLINES!
All entries must be entered online no later than January 20, 2025.
Entry discounts apply for the first two deadlines.

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE DECEMBER 20, 2024

EXTENDED! GO WITH THE FLOW DEADLINE JANUARY 17, 2025

PROCRASTINATORS DEADLINE JANUARY 20, 2025

Notes about this years' American Advertising Awards entry and judging:

• Judging will be done remotely. We have chosen experienced and talented judges who are prepared to take the time to judge all pieces remotely. Because all pieces will be judged remotely, we strongly suggest that entrants submit photos and a video of pieces so judges might get a feel for their function. All three tiers of the competition will be judged online and remotely this year.
• No physical entries will be accepted. All entries must be submitted online. In some categories, entrants are allowed and/or required to upload additional digital examples of an entry. This is intended to provide more appropriate content for the judges. All three tiers of the competition will be judged online and remotely. No physical entries will be accepted at any level this year.
• Payments may be made online, however, if entrants would like to submit a check for payment, please note that when entering and mail checks made out to AAF Montgomery to Leigh Farrior, AAF, 111 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104.

We know you have questions. Please feel free to call Leigh at 334.244.9933 or email americanadvertisingawards@aafmontgomery.org with any questions. We are happy to answer any questions that you have about the process.

RULES AND CATEGORIES

TOP MISTAKES TO NOT MAKE

• You must email a signed manifest to americanadvertisingawards@aafmontgomery.org or mail a signed manifest with payment if paying by check. Every entrant must have a signed manifest.
• Make sure that all work entered in the competition must have first appeared in the media between January 1 and December 31, 2024.
• With the exceptions of Public Service Advertising and Advertising Industry Self Promotion categories and student entries, work entered must have been the result of paid creative services and media placement in the normal course of business.
• Integrated Campaigns are the only entries that may be accompanied by a written or digital (video) summary. 
• Because physical entries will not be taken this year, please include photos and a video of any printed pieces so judges may accurately understand the structure of your piece. If you need assistance uploading your photos/video OR suggestions for how to accurately represent your pieces, please contact Leigh Farrior at 334.244.9933 or email americanadvertisingawards@aafmontgomery.org.

ENTRY FEES

Early Bird Deadline—December 20th 
Members: Single Entry $75 | Campaign $90
Non-Members: Single Entry $95 | Campaign $120
Student: Single Entry & Campaign $40
 

Go With The Flow Deadline—January 15th
Members: Single Entry $85 | Campaign $100
Non-Members: Single Entry $105 | Campaign $130
Student: Single Entry & Campaign $50
 

Procrastinator’s Deadline—January 20th
Members: Single Entry $95 | Campaign $110
Non-Members: Single Entry $115 | Campaign $140
Student: Single Entry & Campaign $50

WHAT'S NEXT AFTER I SUBMIT ONLINE?

• After submitting your entry online, you will email your entry forms and a signed manifest to americanadvertisingawards@aafmontgomery.org.
• Payment for entries may be made online or a check made out to AAF Montgomery may be mailed to Leigh Farrior, AAF, 111 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104.

What is the Eligibility criterion?

All work must have first appeared in the media between January 1 and December 31, 2024. All entries must have been produced through the normal course of business. Please note that judging will take place online this year.

Please contact Leigh Farrior at americanadvertisingawards@aafmontgomery.org with questions about entering or categories.