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.
PROFESSIONAL AND STUDENT ENTRY GUIDELINES
ALL ENTRIES WILL BE SUBMITTED DIGITALLY THIS YEAR!
PHYSICAL DROP OFFS ARE NOT REQUIRED!
Download 2026 Professional Rules and Categories
Download 2026 Student Rules and Categories
If paying by check, please make checks payable to: Capital Region Advertising Federation
Please email your signed manifest form to admin@capitalregionadfed.com
ENTRY DEADLINE
Friday, January 09, 2026
Student Entry - $20
Single Entry, Member - $80
Campaign Entry, Member - $95
Single Entry, Non Member - $110
Campaign Entry, Non Member - $125
Late Entries (fees are slightly higher)
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Student Entry - $20
Single Entry, Member - $100
Campaign Entry, Member - $115
Single Entry, Non Member - $130
Campaign Entry, Non Member - $145
2026 AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARDS NIGHT
Battle of the B(r)ands
Date: FRIDAY, March 6th, 2026
Location: GE Theatre at Proctors
5:15pm Cocktail Hour
7:00pm Award Show
