What are the American Advertising Awards?

The American Advertising Awards are the largest advertising awards program in the United States that celebrates creativity and excellence in advertising. Entry into the American Advertising Awards begins with your local AAF chapter like AAF Dallas. A jury of advertising peers from around the nation will judge the local competition which will determine who will receive the honor of Gold, Silver and Bronze ADDY Awards. Only the best work will then move on to the district level, then national level for the opportunity to elevate your agency as one of the best in the industry. This competition helps AAF Dallas keep our doors open all year round and continue the important work we do to improve and unify our industry. 

Email us if you have any questions about this year's event at Office@aafdallas.org

AAF Dallas American Advertising Awards 
Deadlines and Fees

Regular Deadline is January 13, 2025
Non-Member Fee per Entry - $200
Member Fee per Entry - $170*
Corporate Member per Entry - $140**
**Ask for your corporate member coupon code
Student Fee per Entry - $50

Late Deadline is January 17, 2025
Non-Member Late Fee per Entry - +$50
Member Late Fee per Entry - +$30

Late Deadline for CORPORATE MEMBERS* is January 20, 2025
Corporate Member Late Fee per Entry - +$30
*Not sure if you’re a corporate member, email office@aaffallas.org

Late Deadline for STUDENTS is January 28, 2025
Student Late Fee per Entry - +$15 

There is no entry drop off this year.

The judging of the 2025 American Advertising Awards will be all-virtual, meaning NO PHYSICAL ENTRIES will be required. Please note that this will mean you need to photograph entries so judges can see the intricacy of your work virtually. If you feel your work must absolutely be submitted physically, we can make arrangements with you so the judges can see it safely. Reach out to office@aafdallas.org with any questions.

Local Only

L1: The Dallas Foodie - The best of food/restaurant category advertising in Dallas. This can be in any media format.
L2: Corporate Creative - The CC award is for the best of advertising created in-house in Dallas. This can be in any media format.
L3:The Dallas Holly - The best of holiday-specific advertising created in Dallas. This can be in any media format.
L4: The Extreme Makeover Award - The best of rebranding created in Dallas. This can be in any media format.
L5: The Brand Activist Award - The best of CSR advertising created in Dallas.  This can be in any media format.
L6: The Graveyard - The best of ideas that the client didn't buy created in Dallas.  This can be in any media format.

The Suits Awards

AAF Dallas is excited to present the 2025 Suits Awards, selecting and honoring ambassadors of creative work who, in the past, have gone unrecognized during the Creative Awards Season.

They put in the work behind the great work in the advertising industry. These unsung heroes and heroines have toiled behind the scenes. We think it’s time we recognize those who support great creative.

Finalists for each category will be celebrated at the award show on February 27, 2025, at The Hall on Dragon. Sponsorship opportunities are available on our website.  Email office@aafdallas.org for table and sponsorship inquiries. 

SUBMIT NOMINATIONS

The Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors last year who helps us keep our doors open this year. Seriously, we could not have done the work we've been doing without you. We will need your help again this year! 

Do you want to support this program? Show your love for the work by supporting the 2025 American Advertising Award season in Dallas. Underwrite the 2025 season by emailing AAF Dallas at Office@aafdallas.org.

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