The contest is open to the entire American Legion Family to showcase their work promoting the organizations in various media channels.
Submissions are coming in for the annual American Legion Media & Communications Contest that recognizes the great work Legion Family members do at the post, district and department levels to promote and educate about the organizations. The contest is open to any member of the Legion, Sons of The American Legion, Auxiliary and Legion Riders to showcase their work in various media channels.
There are seven categories for submissions: websites; publications; visual media; social media campaigns; editorial/news writing; editorial/informational writing; and public relations/community outreach. Entries are broken into four divisions to select – departments/districts; over 750 members; 250-749 members; and up to 249 members.
You may enter submissions in one or multiple categories. Each submission will cost $5.
All entries must have been published during the 2024 calendar year.
Start submitting your entries at legion.org/media-communications-contest. Deadline for submissions is April 15.
Winners in each category receive a plaque and are considered for the Innovation Award and Chairman’s Award (a “Best in Show” honor), which include a plaque and a $50 Emblem Sales credit.
If you have questions, please email dispatch@legion.org.
- Dispatch