The American Advertising Awards, home of the ADDY® Award, is one of the industry's largest creative competitions, attracting nearly 35,000 professional and student entries each year in competitions offered through local AAF clubs. The mission of the American Advertising Awards is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in advertising.

Conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the AAF Pensacola phase is the first of a three-tier national competition. Concurrently, all across the country, local entrants vie to win ADDY Awards - recognition as the very best in their markets. At the second tier, local ADDY winners compete against winners from other local clubs in one of 15 district competitions. District ADDY winners are then forwarded to the third tier, the national stage of the American Advertising Awards.

Join us for the most anticipated event of the year as we recognize some of the best Advertising Agencies and Creatives in the Pensacola area. American Advertising Award winners will be announced at the Gala.

The 2020-2021 American Advertising Awards Gala ceremony is Feb. 20, 2021 at the Scenic Hills Country Club. The Gala will be Wizard of Oz theme. We're looking forward to your best black tie Emerald attire...dress to impress! Seats will be limited this year due to the limited size of the venue. Buy your tickets early

Saturday, February 20, 2021

Ticket prices: Single: $60, Student: $40, Sponsor Table: $550 (Seats 8) Sponsor tables receive premier seating at the gala and logo inclusion on the table.

RSVP by February 12, 2021

Click here to buy your ticket(s) or table

AAF Pensacola's Fall TV Preview 2019

Don’t miss out on this sneak peak of the must-see shows this Fall 📺

Thursday, August 22nd
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Manna Food Pantries, Community Room
3030 N E St., Pensacola, FL 32501
🥫 Non-perishable food donations will be collected for Manna!

(See below for a guide to Manna's most needed donations)
Hors d’oeuvres will be provided + a cash bar 🍷

• $15 for members & students

• $20 for non-members/walk-ins

Each year, AAF Pensacola invites local television stations and cable media to present their fall line-up for your viewing pleasure. It's a great chance to learn what your target audience is watching and see when your favorite show returns. A must-see program for anyone who buys, sells or works with media!

RSVP BELOW by Monday, August 19th. Limited seating available!

Because we must guarantee reservations, if you RSVP and do not attend, you will be billed for the cost of lunch. Facebook RSVPs do not guarantee you a seat, you must RSVP through this form:

• When: July 11th 5:30pm - 9pm

• Where: Cordova Lanes in Pensacola

• Theme: Night at the Movies! Come dressed as your favorite Hollywood icon!

Support your local AAF and have a great time doing it! All teams require a maximum of 4 participants. Don't have a team? Join as an individual and we will place you on a team.

Prices include:

• Shoe rental

• 3 hours of bowling

EACH TEAM also receives 1 Pizza & 1 Beverage Pitcher of your choice.

Art by Lamar Advertising.

*Must be 21+ to receive beer.

Please register by July 8th! Pre-paying online is highly encouraged.

Pitch, Please! Presented by Cowork Annex
Speaker: Mark Barry

June 20th, 2019
11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Cowork Annex
13 Palafox Pl, Pensacola, FL 32502
*upstairs, enter through alley near Bluejays Bakery
Cost: $15 for Members and Students, $20 for Non-Members & Walk-ins (if seating is available)

Artwork provided by Lamar Advertising

Having a great idea isn’t enough. The real goal is having others believe in you and buy into your great idea. Of course, that’s easier said than done. Pitch, Please! is a quick look at some proven strategies that can help when it’s your turn to talk.

MEET YOUR PRESENTER
Mark Barry started his career in the advertising industry as an Art Director at J. Walter Thompson. Later, he chased the money as part of UnitedHealth Group’s in-house creative team until he opened his own agency where he ran himself ragged for over 6 years. He is now an Assistant Professor of Advertising at the University of Alabama. He is the Director of Minerva, UA’s creative advertising specialization and teaches classes in concepting, portfolio development, and pitching.

RSVP by Friday, June 14th, 2019

Telling Your Story Through Video presented by Laura Holloway
Chief Storyteller at The Storyteller Agency
http://thestorytelleragency.com/

Including:
-Why video is so critical to building an online following and ranking through search engines
-Equipment suggestions for any budget
-Tips and tricks for filming

May 23rd, 2019
11:30am - 1:00pm
Location TBA
Cost: $15 for Members and Students, $20 for Non-Members & Walk-ins (if seating is available)

RSVP by Friday, May 17th, 2019: 

Presented by Brent Lane 

Date: 4/18/19

Time: 11:30 AM-1:00 PM

Location: Cowork Annex, 13 Palafox Place, Pensacola, FL 32502

Cost: $15 for Members and Students, $20 for Non-Members & Walk-ins (if seating is available)

Recently returning from Country Radio Seminar, Brent Lane will give a presentation and in depth look at research done by Edison Research that looks at the future of Country, radio, and how music gets passed down…and up. Research shows nearly 63% of 13-19 year-olds listen to the radio every day. Join us on April 18th, for a look at how you can reach teens and their parents through radio. 

RSVP by Friday, April 12th, 2019

*Facebook RSVPs do not qualify. You must RSVP through the form.

AAF Pensacola and Pensacola Designers present the 2019 Student Portfolio Review. Faculty members from UWF, PSC, PCC and award-winning local professionals will be on hand to help prepare you for the first steps in your creative career.

Refine your portfolio, get tips on improving your resume and cover letters, get career advice from seasoned pros and take part in creative challenges.

Sharpen your creative edge and RSVP today!

When: Thursday, February 21st, 5:30pm -7:30pm

Where: Pen Air Community Room (Palafox location, 2nd floor)

Join AAF Pensacola for The Second Poore where all submitted and ADDY award-winning art will be on display to experience along with a cash bar and light hors d'oeuvres .

In addition to the art gallery (and all the fun) there will be a station where you can sponsor the forwarding of student art to the district competition. You never know... a student's art that you sponsor could make it all the way to the national competition!

The Second Poore's name is derived from our great friend Kris Poore who has always been an advocate of sponsoring student art to forward it to district. Thank you, Kris, for keeping this tradition alive. We will be playing bingo at the Gala to help support this event.

Don't forget to bring cash + your ID if you plan on enjoying alcoholic beverages from the bar 🍸

A big thank you to Nancy’s Haute Affairs for catering this event!

About the lecture:
Leadership starts with the ability to look at every challenge—even the mundane tasks—as an opportunity to make a positive impact. Drawing from his unique approach to community building through filmmaking, Brett shares practical insights that will equip attendees to embrace their strengths, contribute to a larger mission, and uncover a more expansive view of what everyone can accomplish together. He shares powerful stories from his filmmaking adventures of ordinary people who have accomplished extraordinary things. This presentation encourages and inspires audiences to take ownership and feel confident about their ability to make a difference. By learning to see themselves as leaders contributing to a noble, shared vision, attendees will feel empowered to bring greater confidence and enthusiasm to their everyday tasks. This shift in perspective ignites the heroic spirit in audiences, equipping them to bring the truest, most powerful view of themselves to every aspect of their work and life.

About the keynote speaker:
Brett Culp is an acclaimed filmmaker and social entrepreneur whose work has inspired audiences around the world. He is the personal cinematographer for Hollywood stars, music icons, beloved authors, hall of fame athletes, and royal families. His films are featured on Netflix, iTunes, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.

This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP here so there are enough seats and dessert for everyone.

Your presence has been requested at the 2019 ADDY Awards Gala where the AAF Pensacola American Advertising Awards competition will be celebrated at the Hilton Pensacola Beach.

This year's theme is Casino Night. We're looking forward to your best black tie Vegas attire...dress to impress!

Saturday, February 16, 2019

This event is SOLD OUT!

While closed to the general public the judging phase is the most important aspect of the American Advertising Awards. Judges are brought in from all over the country to provide a professional and critical eye when voting on what work they feel is the best of the best. This is the first phase of a three-tier competition.

Location: Not disclosed

What are the American Advertising Awards?

The mission of the American Advertising Awards competition is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising. The American Advertising Awards is the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition, attracting more than 60,000 entries every year in local AAF Club competitions.

Conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the local Ad Club phase is the first of a three-tier, national competition. Concurrently, all across the country, local entrants vie to win ADDY Awards - recognition as the very best in their markets. At the second tier, local ADDY winners compete against winners from other local clubs in one of 15 district competitions. District winners are then forwarded to the national stage of the American Advertising Awards.