Join us for a free virtual event hosted by AAF District 9:
Past American Advertising Awards judges share what makes work stand out, common entry mistakes and what they wish every entrant knew.
Advertising Awards judges as they share what catches their attention, what can hurt an otherwise strong entry and what separates great work from award-winning work.
Moderated by Kevin Fullerton, this casual panel discussion will give entrants practical insight as they prepare for the 2026–2027 American Advertising Awards season.
We’ll talk about:
• What separates well-executed work from award-worthy work• Common mistakes judges see in entries and submissions• How the way you present and enter your work can impact judging• What entrants often underestimate• What judges wish every entrant knew before submitting their work
Whether you’re entering the American Advertising Awards for the first time or you’ve been submitting work for years, this is your opportunity to hear directly from people who have sat on the other side of the judging table.
Thank you to MiQ, the 2026–2027 AAF District 9 Webinar Series Sponsor, for supporting professional development and programming across District 9.