american advertising awards

we know you're a winner

Each year, the industry's very best work is honored by the American Advertising Awards. Started right here in AAF District 4 in 1960 and dedicated to celebrating the creative spirit of our industry, it's one of the longest-running creative competitions for advertising.

Over 30,000 entries come into local chapter competitions each year. The best progress to district competitions. And the winners from the district competition compete in the national American Advertising Awards during the AAF annual conference, ADMERICA.

2023 Winners

2023 Winners Book

Rules

The 2023 American Advertising Awards Entry Portal is closed.

how it works

3 tier competition

The competition originated here in the AAF Fourth District in 1960 and became a three-tiered National competition in 1968. Entries will climb a local club, district, and national ladder of competition.

judging

The American Advertising Federation has selected national advertising industry leaders to judge this year’s Awards Competition. This year's judges come from a variety of backgrounds and agencies.

eligibility

Professionals and students alike are encouraged to enter! If you are a member, you are eligible for discounted entry fees.

Professional Rules

Student Rules

Pricing

$25

For student AAF member for a single entry.

$50

For student AAF member for a campaign entry.

$40

For student non-member for a single entry.

$75

For student non-member for a campaign entry.

$100

For professional AAF members for a single entry.

$150

For professional AAF members for a campaign entry.

$160

For professional non-members for a single entry.

$220

For professional non-members for a campaign entry.