Cincinnati American Advertising Awards 2026
Schedule
Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Memorial Hall | Cincinnati, OH
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Elevate Your Work. It's the time of year to #WinanAddyJoin us for the Cincinnati ADDYs, the first step in the nation’s largest and most representative competition for creative excellence. With over 30,000 entries annually, the American Advertising Awards celebrate the best in branding, marketing, and design across every discipline.
The Road to National Recognition
The competition follows a three-tiered path to the top:
HAPPENING NOW! Step 1: Local (Cincinnati) – Compete against the best talent in our region.
• 🗓️ Regular Deadline: December 1, 2024 – January 16, 2025
• ⚠️ Late Entry Deadline: January 17, 2025 – January 23, 2025
Step 2: District (District 5) – Gold winners advance automatically (and for free!); Silver winners have the option to enter.
Step 3: National – District winners move on to compete for the title of the best in the country.
Whether you're a boutique agency, a solo freelancer/student, or a large creative firm, this is your chance to have your work recognized at the local, regional, and national levels. Winning at any tier is a testament to professional excellence—are you ready to take the stage?
Enter Your Work Here at cincinnaddys.com
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Where is it happening?
Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St,Cincinnati, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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