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.
To access the Judges Portal, you will need to use the credentials sent to you by AAF National.
Judging may be hosted virtually. Please check with your local Chapter to verify requirements of physical entries. Requirement of physical entry submissions is at the discretion of the local AAF Chapter.
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.
Welcome to AAF Orange County's
American Advertising Awards Entry Portal
Thank you for supporting the OC American Advertising Awards Competition! This competition helps us keep our doors open all year round and continue the important work we do to elevate Orange County's advertising community.
Rules & Categories
There have been changes to the Rules and Categories for the 2023-2024 American Advertising Awards, please take the time to review them below.
2023-24 PROFESSIONAL COMPETITION RULES & CATEGORIES
2023-24 STUDENT COMPETITION RULES & CATEGORIES
Entry Deadlines & Fees
ENTRY DEADLINES
Early Entry Deadline: January 5, 2024 at 11:59pm Pacific Time
*Late fees will be applied starting January 6, 2024 at 12:00am Pacific Time, see fees below.
Final Entry Deadline: January 22, 2024 at 11:59pm Pacific Time
ENTRY FEES
Professional Competition
Early Entry: $210/member | $250/non-member
Late Entry: $250/member | $280/non-member
*If you are a member, email info@aaforangecounty.com to receive a coupon code for your entries.
Student Competition
Early Entry: $50/member | $60/non-member
Late Entry: $65/member | $75/non-member
*If you are a member, email info@aaforangecounty.com to receive a coupon code for your entries.
Will there be physical entries this year?
Nope, all entries for the AAF Orange County 2023-2024 American Advertising Awards will be judged online only, no physical entries will be accepted. You're welcome or we're sorry 😉
That being said, it will be even more important to upload great photos and videos, where allowed. For nearly all entries, you are now able to upload five files/images and a video.
For example, if you submit an annual report as your entry, you can submit photos of the interior and exterior of the piece as well as a video highlighting key pieces of the work for the judges to watch. Since these images and videos are replacing the physical entry, take the time to make sure they represent your entry in the best way possible!
