There are 28 award categories in this year's contest. To view detailed descriptions of all categories, review this PDF. Each category is judged by different criteria. 

Audio/Video Categories:

- Audio Program or Podcast (cancelled due to lack of entries)
- Television Series
- Video Long
- Video PSA (returning this year)
- Video Short

Communications/Education Categories:

- Communication Campaign
- Education
- External Newsletter
- Internal Communications
- News Release
- Success on a Shoestring

Graphic Design/Photo Categories:

- Graphics: Advertising/Display (NEW)
- Graphics: Layout (NEW)
- Photography
- Poster

Magazine Categories:

- Magazine
- Magazine Destination, Historical or Cultural Article
- Magazine Fisheries Article
- Magazine General Interest Article
- Magazine Wildlife Article

New Media Categories:

- Conservation Post of the Year
- Online Community Engagement
- Website

Other Printed Products Categories:

- Calendar
- One-Time Publications: Book/Report
- One-Time Publications: Brochure
- One-Time Publications: Other
- Regulations Publication

Thank you for your interest in becoming a judge!

Here is some general information about the judging process. You will receive more specific information once the process begins.

The judging period begins in April and ends May 3. When the judging period begins, you will be notified and given access to the entries in your category. There may be anywhere from four to less than 30 entries in your category. Judging consists of reviewing every entry, using established criteria to award points, then providing constructive criticism. 

The amount of work involved depends on the category and the number of entries (which varies from year to year).

If you have any questions about ACI, the contest, or judging, please contact me. I'm here to help!

~Julie Hammonds, Awards Committee Chair, Arizona
(623) 236-7228 or jhammonds@azgfd.gov