Awards

The AAF takes pride in celebrating our industry and the outstanding professionals in it. From college students to advertising legends and outlandish creatives to brilliant media buyers, we proudly honor all of them through our advertising awards.

Advertising Hall of Fame

The Advertising Hall of Fame celebrates extraordinary men and women who have made significant contributions to the advertising industry and society at large.

Advertising Hall of Achievement

The Advertising Hall of Achievement is the industry's premier award for outstanding advertising leaders age 40 and under.

Mosaic Awards

The Mosaic Awards recognize companies and agencies whose commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident through their creative work and organization-wide initiatives.

American Advertising Awards

The American Advertising Awards is the advertising industry's largest and most representative competition that recognizes the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising.

Club Achievement Awards

The Club Achievement Competition is designed to recognize outstanding accomplishments of its affiliated advertising clubs and to showcase the programs and projects they undertake.

Distinguished Advertising Educator Award

This award is intended to honor a senior individual who has accomplished all of the criteria to the benefit of the advertising industry over the course of his/her career.

Barton A. Cummings Award

The Barton A. Cummings Gold Medal Award recognizes distinguished individuals for their volunteer service to advertising through volunteer work with the AAF.

Chic Davis Memorial Award

The Chic Davis Memorial Award recognizes those who have championed the American Advertising Awards, helped elevate the program’s image, financial success and awareness.

Betty Riehl Excellence in Service Award

The Betty Riehl Excellence in Service Award recognizes employees of the AAF's member clubs, federations, districts and national headquarters for their service to the organization.

Pat Martin Excellence in District Leadership

The Pat Martin Excellence in District Leadership Award recognizes members of the AAF who exemplify Pat Martin's work by making outstanding contributions to their district.

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The AAF hosts a variety of events throughout the year to help further members' careers, honor their work and engage them in all aspects of advertising.

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