National Events & Competitions
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Make sure to always explore what’s happening across the American Advertising Federation at the national level, such as conferences, competitions, awards, and leadership programs. Browse the listings to learn more, find key dates, and connect with events that support professional growth, creative excellence, advocacy, and community across the industry.
AdCamp
This summer program introduces high school students to the many facets of advertising through hands-on learning activities, a real client campaign, and interaction with ad industry professionals.
ADMERICA
ADMERICA is the AAF’s annual conference met to enhance enthusiasm for the advertising industry and the leadership skills of our grass roots network. Attendees can anticipate exceptional speakers, workshops, and industry insights.
Advertising Day on the Hill
Advertising professionals from around the country will learn about the vital issues facing our industry and take to the halls of Congress to educate lawmakers about the vital role advertising plays in the U.S. economy.
Advertising Hall of Achievement
The Advertising Hall of Achievement is the industry's premier award for outstanding advertising leaders age 40 and under.
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.
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.
Barton A. Cummings Gold Medal Award
The Barton A. Cummings Gold Medal Award recognizes distinguished individuals for their volunteer service to advertising through volunteer work with the AAF.
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.
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.
Club Achievement Competition
The Club Achievement Competition is designed to recognize outstanding accomplishments of its affiliated advertising clubs and to showcase the programs and projects they undertake.
College Chapter Membership Awards
Each year, the American Advertising Federation recognizes two college chapters for outstanding membership growth: largest total membership of any AAF College Chapter and greatest college chapter membership growth.
Distinguished Advertising Educator Award
This award honors an educator who has been a consistent mentor to students, has supported the success of the advertising industry through research, teaching and advocacy, and has been engaged in the advancement of the mission of the AAF through activism within the organization.
The Mosaic 10
The Mosaic 10 is a consumer-selected list of the top advertising and multicultural moments of the year. This initiative highlights inclusive content and offers a view into how various audiences perceive the media they consume.
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.
Most Promising Multicultural Students Program
The Most Promising program honors the nation's top multicultural college students and enhances their knowledge and understanding of the advertising industry.
National Student Advertising Competition
The NSAC is the premier college advertising competition that provides college students the real-world experience of creating a strategic advertising/marketing/media campaign for a corporate client.
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.
Silver Medal Award
The Silver Medal Award was established to recognize men and women who have made outstanding contributions to advertising and who have been active in furthering the industry's standards, creative excellence and responsibility in areas of social concern.
Student Advertising Career Conference
The Student Advertising Career Conference is a two-day event where students learn about advertising, discover what trends are developing and network with knowledgeable advertising professionals.
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