Submit by Jan 23rd for Regular Rates

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Customer,
 
A quick reminder that the Regular Deadline for the 2026 Pollie Awards Contest is this Friday [ [link removed] ] .
 
Submitting by Friday means saving $50 per entry (entry fees increase after the regular deadline and the Contest closes on Monday, January 26th).

New This Year: Updated Contest Divisions
 
When submitting, you’ll notice an updated division structure:
 
 • Candidate Division – Candidate Campaign work
 • Non-Candidate Division – Ballot Initiative, Public Affairs, or Issue Advocacy work
 • Open Division – Previously known as the "Miscellaneous" division, this captures work produced for any initiative

Key Dates
 
Regular Deadline: Friday, January 23 at 11:59 pm ET
 
Final Deadline: Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET (late fees apply)

Want to Get More Involved?
 
Consider applying to serve as a Pollie Awards judge [ [link removed] ] !
 
Open to AAPC members, judging is excellent opportunity to engage with the best work in political communications while supporting one of the industry’s most respected programs.
 
If you'd like to learn more, we're hosting a webinar on January 27th at 1:00 PM ET [ [link removed] ] , where we’ll walk through the judging process, expectations, and best practices for evaluating entries.

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