2023 American Advertising Awards Celebrates Area’s Creative Professionals

February 1, 2023 – Sarasota

The local chapter of the American Advertising Federation, known as AAF Suncoast, is proud to host the 2023 Local American Advertising Awards at 
Resilient Retreat on Saturday, February 25.  

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 through competitions offered through local AAF chapters.

Conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the local chapter phase is the first of a three-tier, national competition. Competitors also have the opportunity to take home a special Palm Award in recognition of their best work.

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.

This year’s theme is The Golden Age of Hollywood, and guests are encouraged to dress in full glitz and glamor. The area’s premier marketing and advertising specialists will be celebrated in a special awards ceremony for creative projects produced by local professionals and students. Cocktail hour begins at 5:30pm with the main event curtain at 7pm. The After Party will follow the award presentation.

Come celebrate the best in advertising and purchase your tickets today at https://www.aaf-suncoast.com/addy-old-hollywood-gala. Tickets include your first drink, dinner, and entrance to the exclusive After Party held at The Retreat Sarasota. Members of AAF can purchase tickets for $77, non-member and guest tickets are priced at $120, and student pricing is $40. 

“The American Advertising Awards hosted by AAF Suncoast is the ultimate showcase of creative talent right here in our community,” says AAF Suncoast President Christina Maksoud.  “We invite all potential businesses, trades services, agencies, and members to sponsor and partner with us at this year’s event and throughout 2023 as a whole to support all of the creativity and strategy of our local advertising industry.”

Area businesses and agencies are invited to support the 2023 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 https://www.aaf-suncoast.com/addy-gala-sponsorship or contact Christina Maksoud at president@adfedsuncoast.com.