The contest is open to the entire American Legion Family to showcase their work promoting the organizations in various media channels.
The annual American Legion Media & Communications Contest is underway for 2025 to recognize the great work Legion Family members do at the post, district and department levels to positively promote and educate about the organizations. Members of the Legion, Sons, Auxiliary and Riders are encouraged to enter the 2025 contest 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.
Enter the contest by visiting 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.
Innovation Award: This rewards innovation in media. Nominees may submit for this but don't have to for consideration. Judges will consider the award winners and other nominees to select a winner that demonstrated true innovation.
Chairman's Award: A “Best in Show” award. Nominees don't submit specifically for this. The judges consider award winners and select one that goes above and beyond the others.
Media & Communications Commission members and National Headquarters staff select the category winners, which go before the entire commission for approval.
If you have questions, please email dispatch@legion.org.
- Dispatch