ACI Annual Awards Contest is Now OPEN

(January 15, 2026) One of the most popular and successful programs offered by ACI is its annual awards contest, which celebrates excellence in the industry and fosters craft improvement through friendly competition. First, second and third-place winners are honored with plaques recognizing their achievements. This year’s contest recognizes outstanding work completed in 2025 and features 35 categories spanning social media, video, photography, magazine, graphic design, and more.

Whether you’re highlighting a standout campaign or a single exceptional piece, the ACI Awards offer a national platform to showcase your conservation communications work and professional excellence.

There is a fee of $40 per entry which helps cover the cost of running the contest and supports ACI's mission to further natural resource conservation and exchange. Entry fees will be invoiced at the end of the contest. 

Important Dates

Entry deadline: Thursday, April 2, 2026

Judging opens: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Judging closes: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

To learn how to enter the award contest and for more information, CLICK HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact ACI Awards Co-chairs Beth Quillian or Devin Lindley.