The Awards program maintains a largely consistent structure each year, with entries always opening on July 1. See the table below for dates specific to this year's AADC Awards.
| What | Date |
|---|---|
| 2025 Entry Eligibility | First published or aired between 01 January 2024 and 30 June 2025 |
| Entries Open | Tuesday 01 July 2025 12:01am |
| On-Time Entries Close | Tuesday 29 July 11:59pm |
| Late Entries Close | Tuesday 05 August 11:59pm |
| Awards Night | Thursday 18 September from 6:30pm |