AASCIF 2026 Communication Awards Contest

The AASCIF Communication Awards are presented annually to member funds and boards that have addressed communications issues with professional skill, creativity, and resourcefulness

Eligibility

Participation is open to all AASCIF-member boards. Entries should represent the fund or board for which they were created.
Items produced between January 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026, are eligible for entry.
Entry items cannot have been entered in past AASCIF competitions.
You may submit one entry per category. Participants are only allowed four entries total. Identical entries in more than one category will not be accepted. Individual assets and pieces may be submitted both individually and as part of a larger campaign.
Entries received after the due date will not be accepted.

The deadline for entry submission is Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

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Categories

1 | Excellence in Design

Recognizing the art of visual communication, this category honors design, excellence in both printed and digital formats, such as logos, posters, cards, flyers, and brochures. It highlights aesthetic and functional aspects of these materials, which play a crucial role in branding and marketing strategies.

2 | Internal Campaigns

This category showcases internal campaigns and communications designed to engage and inform employees such as newsletters, flyers, brochures, or blogs. Entries should demonstrate creativity, strategic thinking, and effectiveness in achieving internal communication objectives.

3 | Videos

Dedicated to the power of visual storytelling, this category recognizes outstanding video productions. Entries may be submitted as MP4 files or links and will be judged based on creativity, execution, and how effectively they communicate their intended message.

4 | Excellence in Writing

This category is for exceptional writing across any medium, including blogs, whitepapers, articles, and guides. Submissions must be a minimum of 500 words, showcasing mastery in language, coherence, and the ability to engage and inform readers.

5 | External Campaigns

This category is dedicated to all materials created for external campaigns and media placements, billboards, radio spots, television commercials, Connected TV (CTV), e-marketing and display advertising. Entries should showcase the creativity and effectiveness to engage the target audience.

6 | Social Media Campaign

This category includes single posts or entire social media campaigns. Entries should be submitted as PDFs or links, highlighting their innovation, engagement metrics, and overall effectiveness in leveraging social platforms.

7 | Website/Mobile App

This category showcases websites, intranet sites, and mobile apps that are launched, redesigned, or refreshed within the contest eligibility period. Include the URL or instructions to download the app. Judges will view the website or app on the day of contest judging.

8 | Community Impact

This category honors initiatives that demonstrate significant philanthropic impact including projects focused on charitable giving, community engagement, or volunteer efforts.

9 | Podcast

This category celebrates the growing role of audio storytelling in workers' compensation communication. Entries may include a single episode or a full podcast series and will be judged on creativity, production quality, and how effectively the content informs, engages, or connects with its intended audience. Submissions should be provided as MP3 files or links, along with a brief description of the podcast's purpose, audience, and distribution channels.