AAPC is the proud host of the Pollie Awards, 40 Under 40 Awards, and Campaign Excellence Awards which recognize leaders, innovators and exceptional work within the political communications and public affairs industries.
2021 Pollie Awards Contest
Record breaking year for Pollie Contest: We’re thrilled to announce that the 2021 Pollie Contest brought in the largest number of entries in AAPC history! And a record-breaking 400+ firms have entered to compete for “the Oscars of political advertising.” Thank you to all of our members who submitted their work to the 2021 Contest!
Check out the 2021 Pollie Contest Winners Book here!
View award-winning media in the Pollie Gallery here!
The Pollie Awards are the most prized and sought-after awards in the political communications and public affairs industries. Every entry – whether submitted by a large consulting company or an individual consultant – is considered equal in competing for honors of excellence. A blind jury of professional peers selects AAPC award winners.
2020 Pollie Awards Contest
Check out the 2020 Pollie Contest Winners Book here!
View award-winning media in the Pollie Gallery here!
The Pollie Awards are the most prized and sought-after awards in the political communications and public affairs industries. Every entry – whether submitted by a large consulting company or an individual consultant – is considered equal in competing for honors of excellence. A blind jury of professional peers selects AAPC award winners.
2019 Pollie Awards Contest
View the 2019 People’s Choice Pollie Award winners!
Check out the 2019 Pollie Contest Winners Book here!
Check out the 2019 Pollie Contest Winners gallery here!
The Pollie Awards are the most prized and sought-after awards in the political communications and public affairs industries. Every entry – whether submitted by a large consulting company or an individual consultant – is considered equal in competing for honors of excellence. A blind jury of professional peers selects AAPC award winners.
Esquire magazine has dubbed the Pollies “…the Oscars of political advertising.”
2020 40 Under 40 Awards
Recognizing the best and brightest young political professionals in the U.S.
AAPC is proud to recognize leaders and innovators in the political business community (including political media, political advertising, polling and public affairs) who are making a mark in their organization and their profession. Contributions to the health of the political business community through volunteer work and other forms of philanthropy are also considered.
2020 Campaign Excellence Awards
Honoring excellence in campaign strategy and management
The Campaign Excellence Awards are a longstanding tradition of the AAPC and recognize those individuals who have significantly contributed to the success of a candidate or public affairs campaign and whose conduct has been consistent with the Professional Code of Ethics of the AAPC.
