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.
Deadline Extended – The Entry Portal is open now through January 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM CT.
2026 Professional Call for Entries
January 14, 2026 at 11:59pm
2026 Student Call for Entries
January 14, 2026 at 11:59pm
*In honor of Martin’s legacy, Xdesign will cover the first two entries per student. Use code MARTIN2026.
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