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2023 American Advertising Awards Gala

  • Courtyard Marriott 580 Watiki Way Box Elder, SD, 57719 United States (map)

Join us for an event honoring the best creative in the advertising industry.


The AAF Black Hills (western SD’s local chapter) American Advertising Awards competition is the first of a three-tiered national competition conducted annually by the AAF alongside 200+ other clubs around the country. Entries that receive the coveted Gold ADDY for being recognized as the highest level of creative excellence are automatically forwarded onto the next tier of the competition. Other entries deserving of recognition for their outstanding level of excellence are awarded a Silver ADDY, and also have the opportunity to be forwarded on to the next level of competition.


Schedule of the Evening:

5:00pm – Registration & Social

  • Music by Lucas Olson Music (continues through dinner)

5:45pm – Dinner is Served | Plated Meal, Drinks Available

  • Pasta Primavera w/ Chicken (gluten free and vegetarian option available)

  • Assorted slices of cheesecake with a raspberry coulis

  • Salad and bun provided with meal

6:30pm – Awards Show

  • Student Awards

  • Professional Awards

  • Black Hills Unsung Hero of Marketing Award

  • Silver Medal Award Presentation (See all past Silver Medal Award recipients here)

  • Raffle Fundraiser Winners Announced

  • Best of Show - Student & Professional

8:30pm – After Party Begins

Earlier Event: January 24
January Program
Later Event: March 21
March Program: Meet Kosha Irby