2026 Angel Awards | Key Information & Links
Competition Overview:
The AAF District 4 Angel Awards honor excellence in public service advertising throughout Florida and the Caribbean. The competition recognizes work created to improve the public’s health, education, or welfare, considering both creative execution and demonstrated impact.
Key Dates & Details:
Eligible Work: January 1, 2024 - August 31, 2026
Entry Deadline: September 20, 2026
Angel Awards: October 24, 2026
Location: Hilton Garden Inn | Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Entry fee: $130 per entry
AAF membership: Not required
Quick Links
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Who Can Enter?
Agencies and creative firms
Freelancers/independent creatives
Nonprofits
In-house teams
What Work Qualifies?
Paid client work
Pro bono projects
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives
Single pieces, related executions, or full campaigns
Entry Categories:
Organization or Cause Promotion: Work that raises awareness, participation, or support for an organization, initiative, or public service cause.
Public Health & Safety: Work that educates audiences, raises awareness, or encourages immediate behavioral changes that improve public health, safety, or well-being.
Fundraising Events & Initiatives: Work designed to generate donations, participation, sponsorships, or other resources in support of an organization or cause.
Other: Public service work that doesn’t fit neatly into one of the categories above.
Important Eligibility Note
Work that has previously received an Angel Award cannot be resubmitted.
Questions about the Angel Awards?
Aliera Peterson, Angel Awards Co-Chair awards@aafdistrict4.org | 904-305-1260 AAF District 4
