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Returning Entrants: click here to access your past submissions or select a category from above to make an additional entry.

To access the Judges Portal, you will need to use the credentials sent to you by AAF National.

Due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19, the American Advertising Awards competition rules, categories and entry procedures for 2022-2023 have been modified to allow for the possibility of remote online judging.

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, should a virtual judging solution be necessary. For most categories, there has been no change from prior competition years.

Please carefully follow all online submission guidelines provided within the entry system, in order to ensure that your work is properly represented during all three tiers of the American Advertising Awards competition.

 

 



Click the links in the left side bar to enter the Professional or Student competitions.

 

DEADLINES!
All entries must be entered online no later than January 20, 2023.
Entry discounts apply for the first two deadlines.

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE DECEMBER 30, 2023

EXTENDED! GO WITH THE FLOW DEADLINE JANUARY 16, 2023

PROCRASTINATORS DEADLINE JANUARY 20, 2023

 

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 334.244.9933 or email americanadvertisingawards@aafmontgomery.org with any questions. We understand that this year is different but rest assured that judging and entry will be valid and fair. 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, 2022.
  • 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 of any printed pieces so judges may accurately understand the structure of your piece. If you need assistance uploading your photos 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 30th 
Members: Single Entry $65 | Campaign $75
Non-Members: Single Entry $85 | Campaign $95
Student: Single Entry & Campaign $30
 

Go With The Flow Deadline—January 13th
Members: Single Entry $75 | Campaign $85
Non-Members: Single Entry $95 | Campaign $105
Student: Single Entry & Campaign $35
 

Procrastinator’s Deadline—January 20th
Members: Single Entry $85 | Campaign $95
Non-Members: Single Entry $105 | Campaign $115
Student: Single Entry & Campaign $35

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, 2022. 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.