Yes, the world is pretty crazy right now. But that doesn’t mean we have to give up the ADDYs entirely — we’re working hard on that.
First thing: they are happening. You can win gold. You can wear a formal dress and spill a drink on it (just put down towels in your living room first).
A lot will change in the next month (maybe starting with the graphics for this year). Let’s dive in.
The Gala
We don’t know exactly how this year’s Awards Gala will roll out, but we’ll keep this page updated as we go. We aren’t giving up on something fun, even if it’s remote. Keep an eye out for announcements throughout December.
For now, let’s focus on getting your work in the running for this year’s awards:
The Competition
Let’s start with the competition: Entries will be entirely digital this year. Upload any files that you think will help judges understand your work. It may help to think of submissions as portfolio pieces: show all sides of the packaging if you want, consider some pictures of the finished piece and not just flat art files, and so on. Your work will only be judged virtually this year, so consider the deadline, take your time and show your stuff.
Deadline
You can submit entries starting December 1, 2020. The last call for entries will be January 31, 2021.
Professional Entries
AAF Member: $90
Non-Member: $120
Rates apply for single entries. Each campaign entry has an additional $20 fee.
Student Entries
AAF Member: $30
Non-Member: $35
No additional charge for student campaign entries.
Rules & Categories
Both professional and student rules & categories can be found here.
Sponsors
This event is made possible thanks to a supportive creative and business community. If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s American Advertising Awards, please reach out to treasurer@aaflexington.com.
