Critique and 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 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. View the 2023-24 Contest Rules.