american advertising awards

The annual American Advertising Awards (previously called the ADDY Awards) is the world’s largest and arguably toughest advertising competition. The awards 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 competition & awards gala for our area, and Gold and Silver winners in this competition are eligible to continue competing at the regional and national levels.

competition info

– Golds at each level are automatically forwarded to the next tier, and Silvers can be forwarded for a fee

 Call to Entries is January 10, 2025: Please ensure your entries are completed/submitted by this time, and email chloebeth@knoxaaf.com if you have questions!

– Please ensure your agency has paid dues for 2024-25 in order to enter as an “AAF Member”

gala info

The 2025 American Advertising Awards gala will be held on March 1, 2025, at the Sunsphere in Downtown Knoxville. More information about tickets to come! 

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