The American Legion will recognize the work that Legion Family members do to promote the organizations in print and online media.
The deadline to enter the annual American Legion Media & Communications Contest is April 15. This contest recognizes the great work members of the Legion, Sons, Auxiliary and Legion Riders do at the post, district and department level to positively promote and educate about the organizations in print and online. So don’t miss out!
Entries can be submitted at legion.org/media-communications-contest.
There here 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.
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.
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.
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.
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