american advertising awards

The annual American Advertising Awards (Commonly called the ADDY Awards) is the world’s largest and arguably toughest advertising competition. The AAAwards represent the true spirit of creative excellence by recognizing all forms of advertising from media of all types, creative by all sizes, and entrants of all levels from anywhere in the world. AAF-Knoxville hosts the local AAAwards for our area, and Gold and Silver winners in this completion are eligible to continue competing at the regional and national levels.

2023 AA Awards

The 58th Annual American Advertising Awards gala in Knoxville was held at The Mill & Mine on February 23rd, 2023, and included work from 21 companies and 12 students. The work was judged by four representatives of the industry from across the country, and Best in Show was awarded to Old Dominick – Tennessee Whiskey, submitted by Designsensory. The Hall of Fame Inductees included CJ Ogle and Dee Lundy, and the Robert McCabe Silver Medal was awarded to Michael Torano.

Best of Show

Designsensory
Old Dominick – Tennessee Whiskey

Best of Cross-Platform

Designsensory
Old Dominick – Tennessee Whiskey

Best of Film, Video, & Sound

The Spining Group
See Yourself in Sevierville

Best of Out-of-Home

Visual Voice
Peaceful Side Airport Campaign

Best of Print

Visual Voice
Smokies Vacation Guide

Best of Interactive

Antrim Creek
Salubrious Farms Website

Best of Student

UTK COaD 2021-22 Annual Report
Jake Hirschmann & Jacqueline Juneau

Judges’ Choice Awards

Visual Voice
Peaceful Side Airport Campaign

Regal
Jurassic World – Lobby Experience

Visual Voice
Drift Boat Cowboys T-shirt