JOIN US FEBRUARY 21, 2026

Ringling College Studio Labs Soundstage
1334 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota, Florida | 6:30-9pm

AAF Suncoast is proud to host the American Advertising Awards, which annually honors the best creative projects produced by local professionals and students, on Feb. 21st – and this year’s theme is The Haunted Mansion.

Expect an atmosphere rich with mystery, glamour, and a touch of the uncanny as we celebrate bold ideas, fearless craft, and work so good it’s almost supernatural. Join AAF Suncoast at Ringling College Sound Stages for a memorable awards ceremony, delicious food, drinks from the bar and enjoy an amazing show of talent!

ABOUT AAF SUNCOAST

  • Our Roots In Your Region

    The American Advertising Federation (AAF) is a collection of 420 professional clubs and college chapters that promote and uphold advertising industry standards nationwide. AAF Suncoast, formerly known as AdFed Suncoast, is the voice for interests spanning Sarasota, Manatee, Desoto, Highlands, Charlotte, and Hardee counties.

  • Meet Our Local Leadership

    Our board members and committee chairs are the faces advocating for a stronger regional advertising industry. AAF Suncoast’s leadership team includes creative directors, graphic artists, marketing and communications professionals, digital designers, past AAF district leadership and more.

  • Unlock Our Club’s Resources

    We celebrate and highlight businesses year-round across our five-county region. AAF Suncoast achieves that goal by inviting industry professionals to participate in monthly networking events, resourceful speaking engagements, quarterly AAF conferences and awards ceremonies recognizing advertisers’ creative work.

Congratulations to the AAF Suncoast’s 2025 American Advertising Awards (ADDY) Winners

 

2022 District 4 American Advertising Awards Gala Winners

Awards

 
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The ADDY Awards

The American Advertising Awards highlights the creative spirit in advertising. It’s the industry’s largest competition, generating nearly 35,000 entries yearly from locally-operated AAF club contests.

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Current & Past Winners

ADDYs represent excellence and the very best work within markets. Browse current and past lists of award winners from AAF Suncoast, the regional competition in District 4 and national stage.

 
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