New Mexico
Advertising Awards
The American Advertising Awards is the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition, attracting over 40,000 entries every year in local AAF Club competitions. The mission of the American Advertising Awards is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising.
New Mexico's Biggest Night In Advertising
The New Mexico Advertising Awards is the Land of Enchantment’s annual competition. Entrants from across the state vie to win ADDY Awards and be recognized as the very best in our market. Winners move on to the District competition and then the National round.
Entering the New Mexico Advertising Awards supports our entire industry. The AAF and its local and district affiliates use the proceeds to enhance advertising through programs such as public service, internships, advocacy groups, advertising education, and consumer awareness.
2026 New Mexico Advertising Awards
We’ll just say it upfront: yes, this year’s timeline is late.
But the work is still great, the judging is still legit, and the celebration is still worth showing up for.
Camp Addy 2026 is your chance to submit your strongest work, earn statewide recognition, and advance to the national American Advertising Awards competition — even if we’re operating on creative time this year.
If you made something you’re proud of, this is still your moment.
Deadline for Entry: February 2nd, 2026
Tips For Entry
Key Dates.
Camp Addy 2026 celebrates creative excellence across agencies, brands, freelancers, production teams, and students throughout New Mexico. The timeline may be late, but the standards aren’t lower.
Deadline For Entry: Monday, February 2, 2026.
Event: February 27, 2026
Categories
Consult the category list to find where your work should compete. The list is maintained AAF National and updated yearly.
What work is eligible?
Work entered must have first appeared between January 1 and December 31, 2025, and be entered in the market where it was created.
Submissions
Since entries will be judged virtually at the local level this year, there is no need to prepare and submit physical entries. That said, it will be even more important to upload great photos and videos, where allowable. For nearly all entries, you are able to upload five files/images and a video.
Payments may be made online, however, if entrants would like to submit a check for payment, please note that when entering and mailing checks to AAFNM, 8100 Wyoming Blvd NE Ste M4-838, Albuquerque, NM 87113
Frequently Asked Questions
The entry deadline is determined each year by the American Advertising Awards committee. The deadline for the 2026 competition is:
February 2nd, 2026
EARLY BIRD ENTRY FEES (ends 1/16)
- Members: $85 for individual entry, $105 for the campaign (per entry)
- Non-members: $135 for individual entry, $165 for the campaign (per entry)
REGULAR PRICING (begins 1/17)
- Members: $95 for individual entry, $115 for the campaign (per entry)
- Non-members: $145 for individual entry, $175 for the campaign (per entry)
Each year the committee invites 3-4 industry professionals to participate as Judges. The committee strives to invite judges with a variety of backgrounds and from different markets to promote a well-rounded judging experience.
All work must first appear in the media between January 1 and December 31, 2025. All entries must have been produced through the normal course of business.
- After submitting your entry online, you will email your entry forms and a signed manifest to aafnm@aafnm.org.
- Payment for entries may be made online or a check may be mailed to AAFNM, 8100 Wyoming Blvd NE Ste M4-838, Albuquerque, NM 87113