The 2025 American Advertising Awards

Presented by AmFirst

February 28th, 2025 | Now Open for Entries!

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The nation's largest creative competition is now open!

With over 40,000 entries annually, the American Advertising Awards represent the pinnacle of creative excellence. This is where bold ideas and innovative work come to compete on the industry’s biggest stage. By entering AAF Birmingham’s local competition, you’re taking the first step toward earning national recognition with a prestigious ADDY® Award. Don’t miss the chance to elevate your work and inspire the industry.

Start your entry today.

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rules & categories

In some categories, entrants are allowed and/or required to upload additional digital examples of an entry.

This is intended to provide more appropriate content for the judges. For most categories, there has been no change from prior competition years.

In order to ensure that your work is properly represented during all three tiers of the competition,  please carefully follow all online submission guidelines provided within the entry system.

Not sure what category to use? Give us a shout ➡️ addys@aafbirmingham.com

Looking for inspiration?
Check out last year's winner's book!

COMPETITION DETAILS

AAF-Birmingham is now accepting entries for the 2025 American Advertising Awards.

Start your entry now at the AAF American Advertising Awards entry portal.

📆 Entry Deadline: Sunday, January 19, 2025 @ 11:59pm

🏆 AAF Members

$75/single entry | $85/campaign

🏆 Non-Members

$100/single entry | $110/campaign

🏆 Students

$30/single entry | $40/campaign

GET READY FOR THE SHOW!

COCKTAIL HOUR @ 6P | SHOW @ 7P

We are excited to come together again to celebrate the city's best work at the 2025 Birmingham American Advertising Awards, presented by AmFirst!

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