Recognizing and rewarding creative excellence in advertising, the American Advertising Awards is the advertising industry’s largest competition, attracting nearly 35,000 entries every year.
Run by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) and now in its 64th year, the American Advertising Awards are unique in the world of award shows, thanks to its three stages: local, district and national. The CAF and 200+ other local Ad Clubs around the U.S. host the first stage, recognizing the very best in their local market. Local winners advance to the district (regional) stage. And district winners advance to the third and final stage, national, to compete to win an ADDY at the national level.
The 2027 American Advertising Awards will be open for submissions beginning on Monday, November 2. Click the button below to submit your entry today!
FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: February 5, 2027
There will be a rolling price increase for Professional entries on the following dates. Please note, student entries are exempt from these increases.
- First Deadline - January 8, 2027
- Second Deadline - January 23, 2027
Final Deadline - February 5, 2027
2026 ADDYs Award Winners
- Highdive: 4 Golds, 17 Silvers
- FCB Chicago: 2 Golds
- Leo Chicago: 1 Gold, 7 Silvers
- Edelman: 1 Gold
- Mower: 11 Silvers
- Arc Worldwide: 4 Silvers
- FINN Partners: 4 Silvers
- Laughlin Constable: 4 Silvers
- Betty: 2 Silvers
- Tom, Dick & Harry Creative Co.: 2 Silvers
- VSA Partners: 2 Silvers
- BBDO Chicago: 1 Silver
- Contender: 1 Silver
- Dame creative: 1 Silver
- Havas Chicago: 1 Silver
- Kimberly-Clark: 1 Silver
- Schafer Condon Carter (SCC): 1 Silver
- The Escape Pod: 1 Silver
- Third Street: 1 Silver
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