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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.

What are the American Advertising Awards?

The American Advertising Awards are the largest advertising awards program in the United States that celebrates creativity and excellence in advertising. Entry into the American Advertising Awards begins with your local AAF chapter like AAF Dallas. A jury of advertising peers from around the nation will judge the local competition which will determine who will receive the honor of Gold or Silver ADDY Awards. Only the best work will then move on to the district level, then national level for the opportunity to elevate your agency as one of the best in the industry. This competition helps AAF Dallas keep our doors open all year round and continue the important work we do to improve and unify our industry.

Email us if you have any questions about this year's event at Office@aafdallas.org

AAF Dallas American Advertising Awards
Deadlines and Fees

Regular Deadline is January 11, 2027
Non-Member Fee per Entry: $230
Member Fee per Entry: $200*
Corporate Member per Entry: $170**
**Ask for your corporate member coupon code if you do not have it.
Student Fee per Entry: $60

Late Deadline is January 15, 2027
Non-Member Late Fee per Entry: +$70
Member Late Fee per Entry: +$50

Late Deadline for CORPORATE MEMBERS* is January 18, 2027
Corporate Member Late Fee per Entry: +$30
*Not sure if you’re a corporate member, email office@aaffallas.org

Late Deadline for STUDENTS is January 20, 2027
Student Late Fee per Entry: +$25

There is no entry drop off this year.

The judging of the 2026 American Advertising Awards will be all-virtual, meaning NO PHYSICAL ENTRIES will be required. Please note that this will mean you need to photograph entries so judges can see the intricacy of your work virtually. If you feel your work must absolutely be submitted physically, we can make arrangements with you so the judges can see it. Reach out to office@aafdallas.org with any questions.

Local Only

L1: The “Kiss My Ads” Award – Based on this year’s gala theme, this 2027 Exclusive local award will go to the most rebellious, outlandish and edgy advertising created in Dallas. This can be in any media format.
L2: The World Cup Spirit Award – This 2027 Exclusive local award will go to the best of creative produced in Dallas that featured, promoted or was inspired by the 2026 World Cup events. This can be in any media format.
L3: The Dallas Foodie Award - The best of food or restaurant advertising created in Dallas. This can be in any media format.
L4: The Dallas Holly Award - The best of holiday-specific advertising created in Dallas. This can be in any media format.
L5: The Graveyard Award - The best of creative ideas that the client didn't buy created in Dallas. This can be in any media format.
L6: The Corporate Creative Award - The best of corporate creative produced in-house in Dallas. This can be in any media format.
L7: The Vine Award – The best of short form advertising (6 seconds or less) created in Dallas. This needs to be in video format, any frame size will work.
L8: The Big Tex Award – The best out-of-home, larger than life, Dallas inspired activation. This can be in any media format.
L9: The Dallas Drive Award - The best of automotive advertising created in Dallas. This can be in any media format.
L10: The Dallas Docket Award - The best of legal services advertising created in Dallas. This can be in any media format.
L11: The Punchline Award - The best use of comedy within advertising created in Dallas. This can be in any media format.
L12: The Sans AI Award – The best advertising that avoided any use of AI technology throughout the creative process from conception to copywriting and production to editing. This can be in any media format. Must be able to prove that AI was not used.

The Suits Awards

AAF Dallas is excited to present the 2027 Suits Awards, selecting and honoring ambassadors of creative work who, in the past, have gone unrecognized during the Creative Awards Season.

They put in the work behind the great work in the advertising industry. These unsung heroes and heroines have toiled behind the scenes. We think it’s time we recognize those who support great creative. Nominations for these awards are due by Friday, February 6, 2027, 11:59 p.m.

1. Agency Leader
2. Agency Account Director
3. Agency Account Manager
4. Agency Senior Strategist
5. Agency Junior Strategist
6. Agency Media Buying Director
7. Agency Media Director
8. Media Agency of the Year
9. Social Media Manager
10. SEO Manager
11. Analytics Manager
12. Producer
13. Media Sales Executive
14. Educator
15. Young Professional
16. MOSIAC Champion
17. Client of the Year

Finalists for each category will be celebrated at the award show on February 24, 2027, at Gilley’s Dallas. Email office@aafdallas.org for table and sponsorship inquiries.

SUBMISSIONS OPENING SHORTLY

The Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors last year who helps us keep our doors open this year. Seriously, we could not have done the work we've been doing without you. We will need your help again this year!

Do you want to support this program? Show your love for the work by supporting the 2027 American Advertising Award season in Dallas. Underwrite the 2027 season by emailing AAF Dallas at Office@aafdallas.org.

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