HOW DO I ENTER?

Click here to be redirected to entry software. Register as an entrant and fill out information requested. Bring all physical entries to Call for Entries on the designated day and time.

WHEN ARE THEY DUE?

January 19, 2010 is final deadline for all entries. Refer to Call for Entries page for submission guidelines.

WHAT IF IT SNOWS ON THE DATE OF CALL FOR ENTRIES?

In case of inclement weather, check this web site for updated information.

IS MY PIECE ELIGIBLE?

All work entered in the ADDY® competition must have first appeared in the media between January 1 and December 31, 2009. With the exceptions of Public Service Advertising, Advertising for the Arts, and Advertising Industry Self Promotion categories, work entered must have been the result of paid creative services and media placement in the normal course of business (excluding student entries). Entries must be submitted in the CBSA, DMA or MSA of the entrant (as defined by Arbitron or Nielsen for your local market). of the entrant. In the event that there are entrants located in markets not served by a local ADDY affiliated show, the acceptance, processing, judging, forwarding and fees of those entries will be decided by the
governing body of the District in which the entrant is located.

All Entries Must:
• Meet all eligibility and deadline requirements.
• Be entered in the correct category and be correctly identified.
• Include a complete and signed entry form.
• Conform to defined submission requirements.
• Conform to all copyright laws.

WHAT ARE THE STUDENT ADDYS?

The main thing to realize is that the Student ADDYs are a unique and separate show sponsored by AAF and National Ad 2. As such it has its own fee structure, entry guidelines and categories. For lots of helpful information visit the Student ADDY Page. You may also contact your local Addy Awards chair.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ENTER?

Prof. AAF Triad Members: Single entry: $65, Campaign: $95
Prof. AAF Triad Non-Members: Single entry: $105, Campaign: $135
(Every twelfth entry is FREE.) 

Student AAF Triad Members: $15 
Student AAF Triad Non-members: $20 
(Every third entry is FREE.)

CAN I PAY FOR MY ENTRIES WITH A CREDIT CARD?

Yes. We will be accepting MasterCard and Visa at Call for Entries.

DO I HAVE TO ENTER AT THE LOCAL LEVEL TO GET TO THE NATIONAL SHOW?

Yes. Only work that has won a Gold ADDY or a Silver ADDY in a local competition will be eligible for entry into the District competitions. Only work that has won a Gold ADDY or a Silver ADDY in a District competition will be eligible for entry into the National competition.

ENTRY SUBMISSION AND LABELING?

Two UNMOUNTED copies of each entry are necessary for submission. You MUST also include a pdf of all pieces being entered into the competition, on disk, at the time of entry. All entries MUST INCLUDE PROOF OF PRODUCTION. 

We recommend submitting your entries in clear plastic envelopes. However, you may use any number of commercially-available paper envelopes. If you do use paper envelopes, we suggest using one with a clasp closure system, NOT an adhesive closure, as your entry will be opened and closed many times during judging. 

CLEAR ENVELOPES - Simply place one loose copy of the entry label inside the envelope along with the entry. Trim out smaller entry label and affix to back in the upper right corner of actual entry. Place remaining entry labels into clear envelope. 

MANILLA ENVELOPES - Print two copies of the entry label and affix the larger label to the exterior of the envelope and the smaller label to the back of the piece itself. The other copy of the entry label is to be placed inside the envelope along with the entry. 

For more detailed information, please refer to the Rules & Guidelines, where you will also find examples of properly produced entries.

SHIPMENT OF ENTRIES?

HOW DO I PREPARE MY PDF?

HOW DO I ENTER MY INTERACTIVE PIECE?

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I'M UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CORRECT CATEGORY
FOR MY ENTRY?

Don't worry. Your piece will not be thrown out if it is entered in the wrong category. Enter your piece in the category that you think it best fits in. Bring it to someone's attention at Call for Entries. If necessary, your piece will be moved to the
correct category.

WHAT DOES AUTO-FORWARD MEAN?

The AAF has adopted an auto-forwarding procedure for the ADDY® Awards that allows for a one-time entry fee at the local level for winning entries to progress to the national ADDY® Awards Competition. All entrants must enter their local ADDY® Awards Competitions to be eligible for further competition.

Should an entry win a gold ADDY®, it will be automatically forwarded to the district competition by the local AAF Triad ADDY® Awards committee or chair. Should the entry win again at district level, the committee or chair will forward the entry to the national competition with no additional fees. This eliminates the cumbersome steps of the local entrant resubmitting work and entry forms.

If your work wins a silver ADDY® and you have chosen Auto-forwarding, your work will be forwarded to the next level and you will be sent an invoice to pay the entry fees. If you did not select to Auto-Forward, you will be given the opportunity to forward your work to the district level and pay the entry fees.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO FORWARD MY SILVER ADDY?

Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010
Time: 6pm-11pm
Location:  Embassy Suites - 204 Centreport Drive, Greensboro, NC 27409

HOW MUCH ARE GALA TICKETS?

HOW DO I PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE GALA?