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Programs & Opportunities

National ACT offers a variety of programs designed to support chapter growth, recognize excellence, and strengthen the student experience. Explore opportunities for competition, awards, meeting ideas and chapter engagement to help your members learn, lead and connect.

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. Divisions include Writing, Publication, Electronic Media, Photography, Design and Layout, and Public Relations. 

The National ACT Yearly Chapter Awards recognize excellence across chapters, students, alumni, advisers, and industry professionals. Explore award categories, nomination guidelines, and deadlines for honoring outstanding achievements within the ACT communit 

Find fresh and creative ideas to energize your chapter meetings. Explore activities in community service, professional development, fundraising, leadership and social engagement — all contributed by ACT chapters nationwide.

Invite the National ACT officer team to connect with your chapter virtually. Schedule a visit for professional development, membership building, fundraising ideas or an introduction to National ACT — including support for creating a new chapter.

Join us a the 2026 Professional Development Conference hosted by Texas A&M University!

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