Rules & Guidelines

The National ADDY Awards Rules & Guidelines are reviewed annually by the National ADDY Committee. The committee is responsible for the standardization of the competition and recommends changes on categories, category definitions, entry rules, eligibility and judging guidelines. To view the latest Rules & Guidelines, please click below:

ADDY Rules & Guidelines – PDF – Word

ADDY Software Guide – PDF

ADDY Judging Guide– PDF

If you would like to submit recommendations to be considered for future competitions, please contact a member of the national ADDY committee or e-mail The American Advertising Federation at addyinfo@aaf.org.