Size Doesn't Matter - Really

When it comes to judging, your company identity is never revealed during the judging process. All entries are identified only by an entry number.

Creative entries from independent freelancers and small studios are placed alongside the Valley's industry giants and judged anonymously within each category. Creativity is the only consideration in this competition.

It's true! Size really doesn't matter.

It's ADDY Entry Time Again!

You have to enter in order to win! The Online Entry & Judging software is a user-friendly Web-based solution for entering, administering and judging the ADDY competition. It provides one central location for submitting, processing and judging all entries.

If you entered in prior years, you’ll still need to register again this year. From the ADDY entry website page, just click on "I am a professional" or "I am a student" to register with your email address and create a password.

First, you’ll need to review the category list to find where your work should compete, and then follow the simple drop-down menus to enter your information. Make sure you credit all the members of your creative team so that they will be recognized properly in press releases and other winner publications. Be sure to review the rules and categories guidelines for additional information about entering your work. 


Note: When entering your work in the competition software, be sure to temporarily disable any pop-up blockers you may have set on your computer.

Entry Fees
National Categories:
Single entries: $85 for members; $140 for non-members; $25 for students
Campaign entries: $105 for members; $160 for non-members; $25 for students

Local-only Categories:
Single entries: $60 for members; $120 for non-members
Campaign entries: $80 for members; $145 for non-members


ADDY Entry Envelopes
Also, a reminder that you can pick up your ADDY entry envelopes at multiple locations during regular business hours until Wednesday, Dec. 8th:

• McMurry, 1010 E. Missouri, Phoenix, AZ 85014
• Thomas Reprographics, 817 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 85014
• The Art Institute of Phoenix, 2233 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix, 85021

If You’re Not an AAF Metro Phoenix Member...

There is a substantial savings in ADDY entry fees for AAF members. Consider joining AAF Metro Phoenix to obtain the member rates for ADDY submissions as well as many other members-only benefits. 

Please contact Carol Murphy, Executive Director, at execdirector@aafmetrophoenix.com or call 602-218-5052.

How to Prepare Your Entry

See That Photo?
It's a handy little guide for how to properly prepare your entries. You can download a PDF version of the guide here and it'll be smooth sailing for everyone on drop off day.

All Entries are Due
Wednesday, Dec. 8
Noon - 6:00 p.m.
McMurry
1010 E. Missouri Ave.
Phoenix, AZ

New This Year
One Less Step!
You do not need to submit a composite CD on entry day with all your images for the ADDYs Gala book. Once judged, winners will be notified of necessary images needed for publication in the winner’s book.

No More Tubes
Also, FYI ... AAF National will not accept any posters in mailing tubes this year. Please just make a print of your poster, billboard or other oversize artwork and place in a regular entry bag.