Critique & Contest is the national communications and journalism competition for ACT members. This contest allows students the opportunity to have their work analyzed by professionals and judged against members across the nation. Categories include writing, publication, electronic media, photography, design & layout, and public relations. The first individual entry for each dues-paid member is free. Each additional individual entry is $5 USD per entry. All group entries are $5 USD per entry. The National ACT organization will invoice chapters for the number of paid entries that were judged. If you are not a dues-paid member at the time of submission, we will invoice your chapter an additional $17 to cover the cost of your membership.

View the 2024-2025 Critique & Contest rules and guidelines to learn more about our categories and how to submit. Please follow us on social media for updates. 

The 2024-2025 contest will open for entries March 1, 2025 at 12 p.m., C.S.T and close May 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m., C.S.T