Rules

**You must use jpeg or png files to submit entries. PDF files are not accepted this year. We are working on a solution to that for the 2027 ad contest.

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH CATEGORY CAREFULLY. Some categories require accompanying attachments, documentation or explanation. Please refer directly to the specific category instructions for special requirements here:

Incorrect and/or incomplete entries will be disqualified. All entries must be original works published by your company. This includes all writing, photography, page layout, advertising design and any sales collateral. Use of stock illustrations/photographs is allowed unless otherwise specified.

For questions regarding award entries or the Best of the Best Awards Contest, please contact the ACP office at 877-203-2327.

QUALIFICATION AND COSTS: Material for all entries must have been published between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 by active ACP member publications in good standing.

JUDGING WILL OCCUR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE DEADLINE. LATE ENTRIES WILL BE REVOKED.

Up to 10 total entries PER MEMBERSHIP may be submitted for free. Each additional entry will incur a cost of $5. You will be invoiced for your entries after you submit them.

All entries become the property of ACP and can be used for any purpose including - but not limited to - development of member services.

WINNERS: All entries will be judged by a panel of industry professionals with experience in either marketing, design, journalism, photography, sales, media or publishing. At the discretion of the Judges Panel, certain categories may be merged or omitted based on the quantity or quality of entries submitted.

Award winners will be announced in a virtual presentation in the spring of 2026.