Publication and Project Competition Awards

Past Award Winners

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.

We’re excited to announce that the P&P application period opens on October 1, 2025.
This year, submissions are welcome for any project or publication completed during the full calendar year of 2025. To ensure everyone has ample time to prepare and submit, the application window will remain open until February 20, 2026.

We can’t wait to celebrate the incredible work being done across our campuses. Be sure to encourage your team to submit their successes and take pride in their accomplishments! Let’s make this year’s P&P showcase the best yet!

Over the past year, we noticed many article entries being submitted into categories that weren’t quite the right fit. In response, the P&P Committee is excited to introduce a dedicated Article subcategory under the Print Media category for the 2026 NAADA Projects & Publications Awards.

This new subcategory allows for the recognition of single articles that demonstrate excellence in writing, storytelling, and design. And remember—all projects and publications completed during the full calendar year of 2025 are eligible for submission!

We’re looking forward to reading the impactful, creative, and inspiring articles you’ve produced.
Let’s celebrate your work the way it deserves!

• 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 is February 20, 2026.

Questions should be directed to Caitlin Conrad, NAADA Publications & 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 2025 are eligible for submission.
3. Only one submission allowed per 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:

   
   Caitlin Conrad

   Attention: ACEL

   100 Agricultural Administration Building
   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. (EST) on Friday, February 20, 2026.
   Hard copies should be postmarked by Monday, February 16, 2026.
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.