How to Enter the American Advertising Awards
How to Enter
All entries must be submitted through the American Advertising Awards entry portal (below). Use the official rulebooks (below) to view a full list of categories and rules. Please direct additional questions to americanadvertisingawards@aafbr.org.
Please Note: The entry and judging process for all categories in the 2026 American Advertising Awards will remain completely digital. This decision was made in alignment with AAF National. Extra exhibit uploads (up to five images, and one video) will remain in the entry portal for all categories that previously required a physical entry. These details are noted within the online entry forms.
*The Entry Portal will open on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
2026 Professional Call for Entries
January 10, 2026 at 11:59pm
2026 Student Call for Entries
January 10, 2026 at 11:59pm
*The 2025-2026 Rules for both Professional and Student Entries have not yet been released by AAF National.
Entry Fees
Professional Member (Single): $90
Professional Member (Campaign): $100
Professional Non-member (Single): $150
Professional Non-member (Campaign): $150
Student Member & Non-member (Single): $30
Student Member & Non-member (Campaign): $30