Online Entry
& Judging Portal
Don't have an account? Choose an entry category below to begin. Logged in users may also click these to submit additional entries.
Returning Entrants: click here to access your past submissions or select a category from above to make an additional entry.
Judging for the American Advertising Awards will be conducted 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.
Please carefully follow all online submission guidelines provided within the entry system, to ensure that your work is properly represented during all three tiers of the American Advertising Awards competition.
Do You Want To Win An Addy? Submit Your Entries Today!
Step right up to the most exciting event of the year—where creativity spins, buzzers buzz, and advertising's brightest stars win big! Get ready for the 2025 Kansas City American Advertising Awards: "Who Want's to Win An Addy?" It's time to showcase your talent, put your work in the spotlight, and see who takes home the ultimate prize in this game of advertising greatness.
Join us on February 22, 2025, at the legendary Uptown Theatre (3700 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111), and step into the spotlight! Spin the wheel, press your luck, and see who will walk away with advertising’s top honor. It’s your chance to showcase your work, shine on stage, and win an Addy.
New to the American Advertising Awards? Not new but submitting in a different category or format than you have in the past? We're here to fuel your success. To set up 1:1 help for your entries with an American Advertising Awards expert, reach out to Amy at aaa@kcadclub.com.
Resources: 2025 Professional Rules & Categories, 2025 Student Rules & Categories
Early entry deadline: 12/13/2024 Regular entry deadline: 1/8/2025
ENTRY DROP-OFF DATES:
Early Entry: Friday December 13th 9 AM-6 PM
Final Entry: Friday, January 8th 9 AM-6 PM
ENTRY DROP-OFF LOCATION:
19 Below - Summit Street Entrance
2518 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64108
PRICE
Early Entry: Member $70/ Non-member $115/ Student $40
Final Entry: Member $95/ Non-member $140/ Student $40
Our local competition will have in-person judging this year!!
ONE COPY of physical entries will need to be submitted at 19 Below on drop off dates.
Digital Entries MUST be submitted online by 11:59 pm on entry deadline days. Early entry deadline date is 12/13/2024 and Regular entry deadline date is 1/8/2025.
All winners may have 2 credits listed on the trophy and up to 10 credits listed on the program/presentation. PLEASE ensure you place 2 credits you wish on trophy as spots 1 and 2.
All entries that are submitted incorrectly will be assessed a $25/entry fee for re-submission. All entry fees are non-refundable. Please ensure you enter correctly as a member or non-member, based on your membership with KC Ad Club.
We are here to help - please reach out with any questions prior to submitting.
Amy Tokos
American Advertising Awards Program Manager
aaa@kcadclub.com
