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Entry Submission
(PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT CHANGES BELOW)

Black board or foam board mounting of physical entries is no longer accepted. Instead, physical entries must be placed inside an appropriately-sized envelope. The NAC recommends transparent, plastic envelopes. (Found in most office supply stores and catalogs.) Manila-type envelopes may also be used.

If a transparent, plastic envelope is used, insert the two copies of the entry form securely inside the envelope behind the physical entry. The entry should be all that is seen. Firmly affix the entry number to the BACK of the entry.

If a manila-type envelope is used, the entry number label should be attached to the back of the piece. Spray-mount the entire entry form on the front of the envelope. Insert a copy of the entry form inside the envelope

If a three-dimensional (3-D) item is small enough, it should be placed inside an envelope, as described above. The entry number label should be securely attached to the bottom of the entry. Insert two copies of the entry form inside the envelope. (If the entry is likely to tear the envelope when removing and replacing it, choose the method listed below.)

When a three-dimensional (3-D) item is over-sized and too large to fit inside an envelope, enclose the item inside an appropriately-sized box. Secure the entry number to the top of the box in the upper right hand corner. An entry number label should be affixed to the bottom of the piece for identifying. Spray-mount the entry form to the bottom of the box and place a second copy of the entry form inside the box.

Campaign entries may be handled in the same manner as above, placing the campaign inside an appropriately sized envelope. Label each piece with an entry number on the back in the upper right hand corner. Indicate on each label “1of 2” or “2 of 2”, etc. Include an extra copy of the entry form inside the envelope.

All components of a Mixed Media campaign must be entered together in an appropriately sized envelope. Label each component with an entry number and include the total components for each campaign, (1 of 9, 2 of 9, 3 of 9, etc.) Firmly affix an entry form to the front of the envelope and place an additional entry form inside the envelope.

Entry Identification
Detach the category and entry number labels from the entry form generated when you submitted your entry information on line. The entry number must be firmly attached in the back right corner on the back of all entries which are in manila-type envelopes. In clear plastic or transparent envelopes, place two copies of the entire entry form into the envelope. In the case of entries that require DVDs or CDs, affix the label on the container or sleeve. DO NOT affix labels to the actual face of the CD or DVD. Label each component of a Mixed Media Campaign in a similar fashion. No information identifying the entrant should appear on the face of an entry. Submission of entries acknowledges the right of the AAF to use them for publication, exhibition and marketing of the ADDY® Show.

Campaign Entries
A SINGLE MEDIUM campaign is no less than two and no more than four total pieces in the entry. A MIXED/MULTIPLE MEDIA campaign has two or more executions spread over two or more media. There must be a minimum of two media used, but no more than six. There can be no more than four ads per medium, with a maximum number of nine total pieces in the entry.

Broadcast, Audio Visual or
Computer Presentation Entries
The only accepted format for video and television entries is DVD. Be sure that submitted DVDs will play on a consumer DVD player. If the entry cannot be played on a consumer DVD player, it is subject to disqualification. When a DVD contains multiple spots, as in a campaign, include a navigation tool. If the entry is a single spot or video, the DVD should be created to auto-play. Entries must be “viewing copy only” and contain no color bars, tones or slates. Audio CDs are the only accepted audio format. No AIFF, MP3,WMV or Wave files.

Use a separate CD/DVD for each single entry. For campaign entries, include all components on one CD/DVD. Label each case with the entry number on the front right hand corner of the case. Place entries inside an appropriately sized transparent plastic envelope. Insert two copies of the entry form inside the envelope. Also, write the entry number and title on the CD/DVD face with permanent, CD safe pen. For campaign entries, indicate the number of spots in the campaign. DO NOT affix labels to the actual face of the CD or DVD.

Video sales presentations and infomercial entries must submit an edited representative content up to NO MORE THAN five minutes in length. Transfer all Sales Presentation entries to DVD.

Internet / Interactive Media
For Website and all online entries, submit the URL addresses. In addition, it is required that you submit a printed, 8.5 x 11” color screenshot of the homepage, pop-up banner, email, e-card, etc. and a CD (Mac OS or PC compatible) of the site/entry. Designate on the entry which OS is used. Place all of the entry into an appropriately sized envelope (or CD sleeve) and affix the entry number on the front of the CD case. Insert two copies of the entry form inside the envelope. The CD is to be used only in emergency situations when Internet access or unexpected hosting situations make viewing the actual site online impossible. Judging will be done online, using the URL whenever possible. URLs should not require any username or password for access. In cases where this already exists, the entrant should create an independent URL. In the event that a site is database driven, please indicate this on the entry as explanation for lack of a CD being included. For Disk-Based Sales Packages, submit on CD/DVD. Do not submit executable files that will attempt to install a program on the judging computer(s). Executable files cannot be judged and will be disqualified without reimbursement of entry fees.