About the American Advertising Awards

The American Advertising Federation (AAF)’s American Advertising Awards are one of the industry’s largest creative competitions attracting nearly 35,000 professional and student entries each year through local club competitions. The mission of the American Advertising Awards is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in advertising.

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.

Entry into the American Advertising Awards supports our entire industry; the AAF and its local and district memberships use the proceeds to enhance advertising through programs such as internships, advocacy groups and advertising education.

Enter The Awards

DEADLINES ARE QUICKLY APPROACHING!

Did you or your team make something you're proud of this year? Don't miss your chance to enter the 2025 American Advertising Awards!

Silver Medal Award Deadline: December 31, 2024
ENTRIES— Early Bird Pricing Ends: January 10, 2025
Unsung Hero & Derby Award Nomination Deadline: January 15, 2025
ENTRIES— Final Entry Deadline: January 17, 2025 @ 12 pm (noon). No entries will be accepted after this date.
American Advertising Awards Gala: February 28, 2025, at the Holiday Inn Rapid City–Rushmore Plaza

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past winners

There are some pretty outstanding creatives in the Black Hills area who now have a little extra street cred to add to their name. Check out the past winners booklets below!