2026 AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARDS

2026 AMERICAN
ADVERTISING AWARDS

Event Details:

This is your chance to see how your work stacks up. And to make faces when someone wins an ADDY for an idea you totally had last year but it never made it past client review round 19.

American Advertising Awards 2026

Date: Friday, March 13, 2026

Location: RNDC Seventh & Union Building

Entries for the 2026 American Advertising Awards are closed.

Entry Pricing

Submissions are digital again for 2026 ADDYs

Early bird pricing is available until Wednesday December 31, 2025

Hard submission: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Member Pricing:

Single Member $115/$125
Campaign Member $165/$175

Non-member Pricing:

Single Non-Member $205/$225
Campaign Non-Member $285/$305

Student Pricing:

Single: $30/$35
Campaign: $50/$55

Late Fees will be applied after January 15th.

Award Event FAQ

While we hope the American Advertising Awards entry process is straightforward we know there are always questions, especially from smarties like you. If there’s anything we didn’t answer, use the button at the bottom to contact us directly.

When is the entry deadline?

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

What are the entry fees?

Early Bird pricing available until December 31, 2025!

Early Bird Member Pricing:
$115 Single / $165 Campaign

Early Bird Non-member Pricing:
$205 Single / $285 Campaign

Member Professional – $125
Member Professional Campaign – $175

Non-Member – $225
Non-Member Campaign – $305

Student – $35
Student Campaign – $55

Being an AAF Phoenix Member saves me money?

Yes, being a member of AAF Phoenix has all kinds of benefits! And yeah, a big one is saving money on ADDY entries. Make sure your membership is up to date before submitting.

Am I already a Member? Or, how can I become a Member?

Our friendly Executive Director, Holly Lepley, can answer all membership-related questions and get you signed up.

Learn how to become a member here: https://aafphx.com/become-a-member/

Where can I pick up my entry sleeves?

This year, there is no need! This year’s competition will be completely digital. SO, no physical entries need to be submitted.

Where do I turn in my physical entries?

This year there will be no physical entries to turn in. Just be sure to make your photo uploads the best they can be for the judges.

Do I need a physical entry form?

All entries will be submitted and judged digitally. Extra spaces for photo uploads have been made available when you submit your entry.

Can I include a written description of my piece along with my entry sleeve?

Only certain categories allow you to submit written or video descriptions in varied lengths, please refer to the category descriptions in the Rules and Categories. Links below:

Should my entry be branded?

Remove identifying information about the entrant from the face of an entry. No branded labels or other materials which may reveal the identity of the entrant/agency may be used, except where necessary in self-promotion categories.

Where can I find a copy of the Rules and Categories?

How will we find out our results?

Entrants are notified by email, usually by mid-February, whether their submission has received an award. Please ensure that the email address provided with your submission is accurate. We do not share how many awards entrants have won or the specific placement until the night of the show.

Rules & Categories

For rules and categories please click the links below.

If you have any additional questions please reach out the Holly Lepley at info@phxadclub.com.

Professional Rules & Categories

Student Rules & Categories

Submit Your Entry

You must have an account to submit an entry. If you don’t have an account, one can be created when you click on the buttons below for the Professional or Student entry you plan to submit. Logged in users may also click these to submit additional entries. To access the Judges Portal, you will need to use the credentials sent to you by AAF National.