AAF-ND
American Advertising Awards
Submissions for the 2026 Awards Have Closed
Entrants will be contacted once judging has concluded.
Thank you to everyone who submitted work in this year’s AAF-ND American Advertising Awards competition. Our judges will be reviewing entries and determining the winning submissions. Entrants will be notified of the results on Monday, February 9.
Competition Timeline
-
Monday, November 17, 2025:Call for entries begins -
Sunday, December 14, 2025:Early bird pricing deadline -
Sunday, January 18, 2026: Regular pricing deadline -
Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:59pm:Late fee deadline for entries. - Monday, January 26, 2026: Judges begin reviewing entries.
- Friday, February 6, 2026: Judging ends.
- Monday, February 9: Winners will be notified
- February 27, 2026: AAF-ND American Advertising Awards Show
Rules + Categories
Access Granted: Awards Show Tickets
Dress sharp and prepare for a night where the spotlight is classified—black-tie energy, covert glamour, and can’t-miss awards moments await.
Ticket sales end on February 20 at 11:59 pm.
Get Notified When Entries Open
LAST YEAR'S WINNERS
Best of Show
Professional best of show
WINNER:
“The Lunchroom”
Threefold
Elements of Advertising > Film & Video > Cinematography – Single
Created for BIO Girls
Best of show self-Promo
WINNER:
“DREKKERFEST 10”
Drekker Brewing Company
Advertising/Media Industry Self-Promo > Ambient Media
Student best of show
WINNER:
“Fargo Public Library Mural”
Allison King
Outdoor & Transit Advertising – Site
School: North Dakota State University
Judges Choice Awards
Megan Carrigan
VP, Executive Director of Brand Strategy
Valtech
“North Dakota State Parks Highlight”
Threefold
Film, Video & Sound > Branded Content & Entertainment > Online > Single Entry – More than :60 Seconds
Created for ND State Parks
LAURA TILLER
Owner / Creative Director
Ink & Bone Design Co.
“For the Planet and the People”
Agency MABU
Public Service > Film, Video & Sound > Public Service Television
Created for Ducks Unlimited
Nisha kashyap
Creative Director
Sociallyin
“No Ordinary Day”
Agency MABU
Public Service > Film, Video & Sound > Online Film, Video & Sound
Created for Native American Rights Fund
Mosaic Award
Diversity Achievement award
WINNER:
“Rotunda 360 Experience Introduction”
Agency MABU
Elements of Advertising > Animation, Special Effects or Motion Graphics
Created for Architect of the Capitol
2025 Winners Book
See all of the winners from the 2025 AAF-ND American Advertising Awards.
Join the club
Become a member of AAF-ND to enjoy major discounts on entry fees for future competitions and more!
Submission Costs
PROFESSIONAL COMPETITION
Member Pricing:
Single Entries – $75/entry
Campaign Entries – $100/entry
Non-Member Pricing:
Single Entries – $110/entry
Campaign Entries – $140/entry
STUDENT COMPETITION
All Entries (Single & Campaign) – $40/entry
Early Bird Discounts & Late Fees
Professional Competition
Early Bird Discount: $10 OFF
Late Fee: $30.00 ADDED
Student Competition
Early Bird Discount: $10 OFF
Late Fee: $25.00 ADDED
