Partnership Opportunities

The AAF's American Advertising Awards is the industry’s largest creative competition. The program recognizes creative excellence and is the advertising industry’s toughest competition in which to win top honors. Its high standards are the result of a three-tiered judging process that begins at the level of the AAF’s 120+ grassroots clubs. Winners progress to regional, then national rounds of judging—only then do winners appear on the national stage to accept their awards, at the culmination of the season at the American Advertising Awards Gala. The competition also includes an expansive student division, where the industry’s future creative stars compete for prestigious  ADDY Award honors.

The program offers a wealth of recognition and promotional opportunities for sponsors, including the competition’s national advertising efforts, its online entry portal, local and national awards shows and post-show publicity. As the industry’s largest—and probably best-known—creative competition, its reputation among advertising professionals will complement your brand. The American Advertising Federation invites you to become a sponsor of this highly respected and prestigious awards program.  

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the American Advertising Awards Gala, please contact:

Dawn Reeves
EVP, Member Services & Programs

Email


Partner Levels

Presenting Sponsor: $40,000

  • 1 spot available
  • Logo and website link on all promotional materials including, social posts, eblasts, app, signage, etc.
  • At the National Awards Gala:
    • Presenting opportunity
    • 20 premium reserved seats
    • 20 VIP After Party tickets
    • Premium-position, full-page, 4/C ad in winners book
    • Logo and on-stage acknowledgment
    • Promo graphic on-screen during the Show
    • Self-produced commercial during the Show

Gold Sponsor: $30,000

  • 1 spot available
  • Logo and website link on all promotional materials including, social posts, eblasts, app, signage, etc.
  • At the National Awards Gala:
    • 10 premium reserved seats
    • 10 VIP After Party tickets
    • Premium-position, full-page, 4/C ad in winners book
    • Logo and on-stage acknowledgment
    • Self-produced commercial during the Show

Silver Sponsor: $25,000

  • 2 spots available
  • Logo and website link on all promotional materials including, social posts, eblasts, app, signage, etc.
  • At the National Awards Gala:
    • 10 reserved seats with preferred placement
    • 10 VIP After Party tickets
    • Full-page, 4/C ad in winners book
    • On-stage acknowledgment

Student Awards Sponsor: $20,000

  • 1 spot available
  • Logo and website link on all promotional materials including, social posts, eblasts, app, signage, etc.
  • Student Session speaker at ADMERICA
  • At the National Awards Gala:
    • 6 reserved seats with preferred placement
    • 6 VIP After Party tickets
    • Full-page, B/W ad in winners book
    • On-stage acknowledgment
  • Access to student resumes collected during 2024-2025 academic year
  • Recruiting Expo Table at ADMERICA
 

Bronze Sponsor: $10,000

  • 3 spots available
  • Listing on all promotional materials including, social posts, eblasts, app, signage, etc.
  • At National Awards Gala:
    • 4 reserved seats with preferred placement 
    • Full-page, B/W ad in winners book
    • On-stage acknowledgment
 
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Event Details

  • June 6, 2025
  • The Westin Pittsburgh
  • Reception: 6:00pm-7:00pm 
  • Awards Show: 7:30pm-10:00pm
  • Dress Code: Cocktail attire

For more information about the event, please contact Dawn Reeves at [email protected].


Cancellation Policy
Tickets, sponsorships and program ads are non refundable. The AAF is a 501(c)6 organization, therefore a payment to the AAF does not qualify as a charitable contribution. A tax counselor can advise if the payment is deductible as a business expense.