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Browse the Student Division categories for the 2026–2027 American Advertising Awards. Student work may be created specifically for the competition or submitted from a previous student project, provided it meets the official eligibility requirements.

Who can enterStudents enrolled in an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution.
When it was createdWork created between January 1 and December 31, 2026.
Client workWork developed for a paying client is not eligible for the Student Division.
Sales & MarketingWork created to promote, sell, package, or support a product, service, organization, or event.
S01A

Packaging

One to four product packaging pieces.

Single
S01B

Point of Purchase

A promotional display or unit used at the point of sale.

Single
S02

Stationery Package

One or more pieces of letterhead, envelopes, business cards, or related stationery.

Package
S03

Printed Annual Report or Brochure

A printed annual report or brochure.

Single
S04

Special Event Materials

Invitations, announcements, cards, or other event materials.

Single
S05A

Publication Design, Cover

Design of a magazine or book cover.

Single
S05B

Publication Design, Editorial Spread or Feature

One editorial spread or feature in a magazine or book.

Single
S05C

Publication Design, Cover or Editorial Spread Series

A series of covers, editorial spreads, or features.

Series
S05D

Magazine Design

Complete magazine design from cover to cover.

Single
S05E

Book Design

Complete book design from cover to cover.

Single
S06

Direct Marketing

Direct-mail, specialty marketing, or promotional apparel created to encourage a response.

Single
Print AdvertisingAdvertising created to appear in magazines, newspapers, or other print publications.
S07A

Magazine Advertising, Single

A single magazine advertisement occupying a full page or less.

Single
S07B

Magazine Advertising Campaign

A campaign of magazine advertisements.

Campaign
S08A

Newspaper Advertising, Single

A single newspaper advertisement occupying a full page or less.

Single
S08B

Newspaper Advertising Campaign

A campaign of newspaper advertisements.

Campaign
Out-of-Home & Ambient MediaAdvertising experienced in public spaces, branded environments, and live events.
S09A

Poster

A single printed poster intended for display.

Single
S09B

Poster Campaign

A campaign of posters.

Campaign
S10A

Outdoor Board, Flat or 3D

Outdoor display advertising on a standardized board or structure.

Single
S10B

Mass Transit, Interior or Exterior

Advertising placed on the interior or exterior of a vehicle or public transit environment.

Single
S10C

Site Advertising

Interior or exterior signage restricted to a public venue such as a mall, airport, station, business, stadium, or arena.

Single
S10D

Outdoor and Transit Campaign

A campaign using eligible outdoor, transit, or site advertising.

Campaign
S11A

Guerrilla Marketing, Installation, or Event

A single guerrilla marketing activity, branded installation, or event execution.

Single
S11B

Guerrilla Marketing, Installation, or Event Campaign

A campaign of guerrilla marketing, installations, or events.

Campaign
Online & InteractiveWebsites, social media, apps, digital advertising, blogs, and digital publications.
S12

Website

A desktop or mobile website.

Single
S13A

Social Media, Single Execution

One creative execution appearing on one or more social platforms.

Single
S13B

Social Media Campaign Across Multiple Platforms

A campaign of social media executions across multiple platforms.

Campaign
S14

App

A mobile or web-based app that advertises a product or service.

Single
S15A

Web Banner Ads or Website Takeovers

Static or animated web banner ads or website takeovers.

Single
S15B

Web Banner or Website Takeover Campaign

A campaign of web banner ads or website takeovers.

Campaign
S16

Blog

Blog content created to support a brand or advertise a product or service.

Single
S17

Digital Publication

An online annual report, magazine, newsletter, book, or similar publication.

Single or series
Film, Video & SoundRadio, television, and other advertising work judged through digital media.
S18A

Audio or Radio Advertising

A single commercial audio or radio advertisement.

Single
S18B

Audio or Radio Advertising Campaign

A campaign of audio or radio advertisements.

Campaign
S19A

Television Advertising

A single television commercial.

Single
S19B

Television Advertising Campaign

A campaign of television commercials.

Campaign
Cross-Platform CampaignsCampaigns or series of executions that use more than one medium.
S20

Integrated Business-to-Business Campaign

A business-to-business campaign using more than one medium.

Campaign
S21

Integrated Consumer Campaign

A consumer campaign using more than one medium.

Campaign
S22A

Integrated Brand Identity Campaign

A single integrated brand identity entry.

Single
S22B

Integrated Brand Identity Campaign

A campaign of integrated brand identity work.

Campaign
Elements of AdvertisingEnter a specific creative element rather than a complete advertisement or campaign.
S23

Copywriting

Copywriting created for any advertising medium.

Single
S24A

Logo Design

An icon, symbol, or trademark designed to represent a product, service, or organization.

Single
S24B

Typeface Design

Original typeface, calligraphy, or hand-lettering used as the primary advertising element.

Single
S25A

Illustration

A flat, dimensional, or animated illustration.

Single
S25B

Illustration Campaign

A campaign of illustrations.

Campaign
S26A

Still Photography, Black and White

A black-and-white photographic image.

Single
S26B

Still Photography, Color

A color photographic image.

Single
S26C

Still Photography, Digitally Enhanced

A photographic image digitally altered to create a new image.

Single
S26D

Still Photography Campaign

A campaign using eligible black-and-white, color, or digitally enhanced photography.

Campaign
S27A

Art Direction

Art direction for any advertising medium.

Single
S27B

Art Direction Campaign

A campaign of art direction work.

Campaign
S28A

Cinematography

The art and process of creating motion picture images, including lighting, photography, camera movement, and angle.

Single
S28B

Cinematography Campaign

A campaign of cinematography work.

Campaign
S29

Animation or Special Effects

2D or 3D visual effects for an advertising motion picture project.

Single
S30A

Music and Sound Design

Original music, sound effects, ambience, and other sonic elements used in advertising.

Single
S30B

Music and Sound Design Campaign

A campaign of music and sound design work.

Campaign
S31

Digital Creative Technology

Creative use of tools, features, technology, and design in websites, games, and apps.

Single
S32A

Artificial Intelligence Copywriting

Use of AI as a creative tool for advertising copywriting.

Single
S32B

Artificial Intelligence Copywriting Campaign

A campaign using AI as a creative tool for copywriting.

Campaign
S32C

Artificial Intelligence Creative Element

Use of AI as a creative tool for an advertising element other than copywriting.

Single
S32D

Artificial Intelligence Creative Elements Campaign

A campaign using AI as a creative tool for advertising elements.

Campaign
No student categories match that search. Try a broader term such as “campaign,” “video,” or “digital.”
Use this page to find your category—not to replace the rules. Eligibility, entry limits, documentation, deadlines, and official category placement are governed by the 2026–2027 Student Rules. The source PDF prints the final AI category as “032D”; this draft uses “S32D” to match the Student Division numbering pattern and should be confirmed before publishing. Request the official rules →

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