2025 American Advertising Awards – Call For Entries
For Immediate Release –
Sarasota, FL (December 6, 2024) – The American Advertising Federation Suncoast (AAF Suncoast) is calling on local marketing and advertising professionals, as well as students, to submit their most creative work for the 2025 Local American Advertising Awards (ADDY Awards).
The gala will be held on February 22, 2025, at Ringling College Studio Labs. Additional details on ticket sales will be available soon, with an Eventbrite page coming soon.
About the 2025 Local ADDY Awards
The ADDY Awards celebrate the best in creative advertising across all industries and provide local professionals and students the opportunity to gain prestigious recognition on both a local and national stage.
The Competition Process: A Three-Tiered Journey to Recognition
Local Level: Winners are recognized as the top creatives in the Sarasota area.
District Level: Local winners advance to the District 4 competition, competing against talent from 15 AAF clubs across Florida and the Caribbean.
National Level: The best entries compete at the National ADDY Awards, where the industry’s top honors are awarded.
Why Enter?
This is your opportunity to:
Gain industry recognition and elevate your brand.
Showcase your creativity to a wider audience, with the potential to gain national recognition.
Compete for the prestigious Gold and Silver ADDYs, judged by industry experts based on originality, execution, and creativity.
Key Dates & Deadlines
Submission Deadline: January 8, 2025
Late Entry Deadline: January 11, 2025 (A $40 late fee will apply. Student late entries will incur a $10 fee.)
All entries must have first appeared between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024 and meet eligibility criteria.
What’s at Stake?
Earn one of the most coveted awards in the industry:
Gold ADDY: The highest level of creative achievement.
Silver ADDY: A mark of outstanding excellence in advertising.
Don’t Miss Out—Enter Today!
Register now and showcase Sarasota’s creative talent to the world!
About the American Advertising Federation (AAF)
The American Advertising Federation is dedicated to advancing the business of advertising as an essential part of the economy and culture. It educates policymakers, media, and the public on the value of advertising, while fostering the development of future industry leaders. Learn more at www.AAF-Suncoast.com.
