2024 American Advertising Awards Calls for Area’s Creative Professionals

December 1, 2023 – Sarasota

The local chapter of the American Advertising Federation, known as AAF Suncoast, is calling all local marketing and advertising professionals and students to submit their most creative work for the 2024 Local American Advertising Awards.

Also known as the “ADDY Awards,” the competition is the industry’s largest and most representative contest, attracting nearly 35,000 professional and student entries each year offered through local AAF chapters. Submissions are encouraged from both up-and-coming advertisers as well as experts across all advertising disciplines, regardless of career level.

Conducted by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the local chapter phase is the first of a three-tier, national competition. Concurrently 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.

The competition officially opened on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 and closes on January 12, 2024. Visit https://www.aaf-suncoast.com/enter-to-the-american-advertising-awards for more information or to submit your entries now. The Early Bird Special ($10 Discount Per Professional Entry or $5 Per Student Entry) applies for all entries submitted from 11/01/23-12/01/23.

“The American Advertising Awards, brought to life by AAF Suncoast, serves as a magnificent spotlight for the creative talent right here in our community,” says AAF Suncoast President Selina Bostic.  “We extend an invitation to all businesses, skilled trades, agencies, and fellow members to join us for this year’s celebration. Together, let’s champion the boundless creativity and strategic prowess of our vibrant local advertising industry.”

Area businesses and agencies are also invited to support the 2024 ADDY Awards through sponsorship packages ranging from $375-$3,000. These packages have various opportunities to be showcased not only at the awards ceremony, but at annual events and marketing materials. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please go to www.aaf-suncoast.com or contact Selina Bostic at info@adfedsuncoast.com.