Publication and Project Competition Awards

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The submission deadline has been extended to March 8, 2025.
Awards submissions should be from the 2024 calendar year.
Click here to complete your submission today!

Each year, NAADA recognizes the creativity and impact of its members through the Annual Publications and Projects Contest. This prestigious competition celebrates outstanding work in communications, alumni engagement, student outreach, and more, showcasing the diverse contributions of our professionals.

Recent updates to the contest include the introduction of subcategories in the Campaigns and Events divisions, reflecting the wide range of audiences and activities our members serve. A new Podcast category has been formally added, providing a dedicated space for this growing medium. Additionally, the former "Society Programming" division has been retired, with submissions now eligible under alumni-focused Campaigns or Events subcategories. Lastly, the Student Recruitment and Engagement Materials categories have been combined to highlight efforts aimed at both current and prospective students. These enhancements ensure the contest remains inclusive and representative of the innovative work being done across the organization.

  • First and second place awards will be given for each of the categories.
  • The entry fee is $25.00 per entry. Entry fees are non-refundable, and colleges will be invoiced based on information provided on your submission form.
  • The deadline for submission has been extended to March 8, 2025.


Questions should be directed to Emily Wickham, NAADA Publications and Projects Chair at [email protected].

Rules

  1. Only NAADA member institutions are eligible to submit entries.
  2. Only publication, projects, and events produced/held during the calendar year of 2024 are eligible for submission.
  3. Only one submission allowed category.
  4. Each individual publication/project/event may be submitted in only one division. Multiple entries may result in disqualification.
  5. Each entry must be received on a separate online entry form.
  6. Entry fees will not be refunded for any reason.
  7. When possible, hard copy submissions for print materials and giveaways are highly encouraged. (Hard copy entry instructions below.)

How To Submit Hard Copy Entries (optional, but encouraged)

  1. Complete the online form.
  2. Send five copies of each entry along with its Submission Label to:


    Emily Wickham

    Attention: ACEL

    200 Agricultural Administration

    2120 Fyffe Road

    Columbus, Ohio 43210


    Entries should be packaged together in an envelope with the Submission Label attached securely to the front of the envelope.

  3. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. (CST) on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Hard copies should be postmarked by March 8, 2025.
  4. Entries not received in the proper quantity, without an online submission form and payment, or without a clearly completed Submission Label will be disqualified.