A.E.P.S. competitions are split between the two main events each year, StampEssex in the spring and the Autumn Rally.

See section C of the handbook for regulations governing all AEPS competitions.

A.E.P.S. SPRING COMPETITIONS
Classes:
Traditional ~ 16 sheet entries of stamps.
Postal History & Postmarks ~ 16 sheet entries
Aerophilately ~ 16 sheet entries
Trophies:
Stokes Cup ~ is awarded to the society obtaining the best aggregate position across all classes.
Stamp Trophy ~ is awarded to the winner of the traditional class.
Postal History Trophy.
GB Postal History Trophy.
Aerophilatelic Trophy.
George Pearson Trophy ~ is awarded to the best exhibit of foreign material in either traditional or postal history classes.

A.E.P.S. AUTUMN COMPETITIONS
Classes:
Thematic ~ 16 sheet entries.
Modern Material ~ 16 sheet entries of stamps or postal history no more than 30 years old.
Cinderella ~ 16 sheet entries.
Social Philately ~ 16 sheets
Literature ~ philatelic books (even years) and articles (odd years).
Trophies:
Thematic Trophy.
Modern Material Trophies.
Cinderella Trophy.
Literature Trophy.
Social Philately Trophy.

OTHER AWARDS
President's Award ~ awarded to the best overall society in all competitions during the calendar year.
Chris Rauch Trophy ~ awarded to the best novice entrant across all competitions in the year.
Quiz Trophy ~ awarded to the champion society in the autumn quiz.