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Welcome to the 2026 National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest!
Enter the Professional Contest Enter the High School Contest
AMP Professional Communications Contest Director:
Javacia Harris Bowser: javacia@seejanewritebham.com
AMP High School Communications Contest Director:
Javacia Harris Bowser: javacia@seejanewritebham.com
For Alabama submissions, the following fee structure applies per entry:
| Membership Status | 1st Entry Fee | Each Additional Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $30.00 | $25.00 |
| Non-Member | $35.00 | $30.00 |
| Student | $15.00 | $12.00 |
For the high school competition, the following fee structure applies per entry:
| Membership Status | 1st Entry Fee | Each Additional Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Student | $10.00 | $10.00 |
* A one-time, $25 late entry fee is assessed to all professional contest entrants after the NOON January 21, 2026 deadline.
Deadline Dates:
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Deadline - Professional Contest Only | January 21, 2026 (NOON) |
| Final Book Deadline - Professional Contest Only | February 4, 2026 (NOON) |
| Final Deadline - BOTH HIGH SCHOOL AND PROFESSIONAL CONTEST | February 18, 2026 (NOON) |
| Affiliate Judging Complete | March 16, 2026 |
| Winners must be members by | March 25, 2026 |
| National Judging Complete | April 22, 2026 |