{"id":23,"date":"2020-12-16T22:33:48","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T22:33:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/american-advertising-awards.aafdallas.org\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2026-03-04T11:04:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T17:04:48","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/american-advertising-awards.aafdallas.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/american-advertising-awards.aafdallas.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Batch-1_ThemeLaunch_web_banner_1920x1080.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Love_Advertising_Banner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#edf000&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/american-advertising-awards.aafdallas.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shutterstock_2321569913-Converted.jpg&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;color-burn&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;14px||14px||true|false&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; header_5_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_5_font_size=&#8221;2.7rem&#8221; width=&#8221;93%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;93%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;bounce&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;center&#8221; header_5_font_size_tablet=&#8221;1.9rem&#8221; header_5_font_size_phone=&#8221;1.8rem&#8221; header_5_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">deadline to purchase tickets is february 14, 2025<\/h5>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#e7e7e8&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px||3px||true|&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_5_font_size=&#8221;2.7rem&#8221; min_height=&#8221;177.2px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-24px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;24px||0px|||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">NEW YEAR, NEW SHOW<\/h5>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">The time has come to reward those who&#8217;ve willed excellence into existence. We can&#8217;t wait to celebrate in person this year, and in true advertising fashion, we&#8217;ve spared no expense to overthink ways we can deliver.<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_5_font_size=&#8221;2.7rem&#8221; min_height=&#8221;19px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">A new year calls for a new award show. This one will be one you&#8217;ve never experienced before. So, start entering your work, and stake your claim in the annals of advertising glory.<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_5_font_size=&#8221;2.7rem&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Thursday, February 26, 2026<\/h5>\n<p>VENUE: Gilley&#8217;s Dallas<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_5_font_size=&#8221;2.7rem&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;24px|||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">AAF Dallas Sponsorship Opportunities<\/h5>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/american-advertising-awards.aafdallas.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AAF-Dallas-Sponsorships.pdf&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Click Here&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">If you are interested in purchasing a table or sponsoring The Awards, <a href=\"https:\/\/american-advertising-awards.aafdallas.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AAF-2025-Annual-Gala-Sponsorship-Gala-v1.pdf\">click here<\/a>, or email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:president@aafdallas.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">president@aafdallas.com<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:office@aafdallas.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">office@aafdallas.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>If you are interested in an Annual AAF Dallas Sponsorship that includes Awards perks, <a href=\"https:\/\/american-advertising-awards.aafdallas.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AAF-2025-Annual-Gala-Sponsorship-Gala-v1.pdf\">click here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; 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Rules<\/h5>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#e7e7e8&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/american-advertising-awards.aafdallas.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ADDYs_6ftAway_web.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;bottom_center&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>Why Enter?<\/h5>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0rem|8rem||8rem|false|true&#8221; 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Entry begins with your local AAF Dallas chapter. Renowned judges from around the nation will judge the local competition which will determine who will receive the honor of Gold and Silver ADDYs <\/span><span>\u00ae<\/span><span>, and returning for 2026, local-only Honorable Mention Awards, as well as the local-only the Dallas Suits Awards. Please note, the American Advertising Awards no longer awards the Bronze ADDY<\/span><span>\u00ae.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Only the best work will then move on to the district level, then national level for the opportunity to elevate your agency as one of the best in the industry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lastly, this competition helps AAF Dallas keep our doors open all year round and continue the important work we do to improve and unify our local industry.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/enter.americanadvertisingawards.com\/a\/Organizations\/10-DAL\/Home&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Submit Entries&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#e7e7e8&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||70px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>Deadlines &amp; Fees<\/h5>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0rem||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Regular Deadline is January 12, 2026<\/strong><br \/> Non-Member fee per Entry \u2014 $200<br \/> Member Fee per Entry \u2014 $170*<br \/> Corporate Member per Entry \u2014 $140**<br \/> Student Fee per Entry \u2014 $50<br \/> <em>**Ask for your corporate member coupon code<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Late Deadline is January 16, 2026<br \/> <\/strong>Non-Member Late Fee per Entry \u2014 $50<br \/> Member Late Fee per Entry \u2014 $30<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Late Deadline for Corporate Members* is January 19, 2026<\/strong><br \/> Corporate Member Late Fee per Entry \u2014 $30<br \/> <em>*Not sure if you&#8217;re a corporate member? 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Please note that this will mean <strong>you need to photograph entries<\/strong> so judges can see the intricacy of your work virtually. If you feel your work must absolutely be submitted physically, we can make arrangements with you so the judges can see it safely. Reach out to <a href=\"mailto:Office@aafdallas.org\">office@aafdallas.org<\/a> with any questions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; module_class=&#8221;d-flex align-center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;70px||0px|||&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Local Only Categories<\/h5>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||70px|||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>L1: The Dallas Foodie<br \/><\/strong>The best of food\/restaurant category advertising in Dallas. This can be in any media format.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>L2: Corporate Creative<br \/><\/strong>The CC award is for the best of advertising created in-house in Dallas. This can be in any media format.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>L3: The Dallas Holly<br \/><\/strong>The best of holiday-specific advertising created in Dallas. This can be in any media format.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>L4: The Extreme Makeover Award<br \/><\/strong>The best of rebranding created in Dallas. This can be in any media format.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>L5: The Brand Activist Award<br \/><\/strong>The best of CSR advertising created in Dallas. This can be in any media format.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>L6: The Graveyard<br \/><\/strong>The best of ideas that the client didn\u2019t buy created in Dallas. This can be in any media format.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; module_class=&#8221;d-flex align-center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;70px||0px|||&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_css_main_element_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; custom_css_main_element_tablet=&#8221;order: 2;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Suits Awards<\/h5>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;1.7rem&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||50px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|50px|12px|50px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; header_3_font_size_tablet=&#8221;1rem&#8221; header_3_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; header_3_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing_tablet=&#8221;0.3rem&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing_phone=&#8221;&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">AAF Dallas is excited to present the 2024 Suits Awards, selecting and honoring ambassadors of creative work who, in the past, have gone unrecognized during the Creative Awards Season.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">They put in the work behind the great work in the advertising industry. These unsung heroes and heroines have toiled behind the scenes. We think it\u2019s time we recognize those who support great creative.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Finalists for each category will be celebrated at the award show.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">NOMINATIONS ARE CLOSED!<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfZiQG7DhtyDWZK4C5GR_BrTyVyBo5WmcS_0gKDtb_4gW0Mnw\/viewform&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SUBMIT NOMINATIONS&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||75px||false|false&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;75px||0px|||&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0rem||80px||false|false&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Gold AAA winners will be automatically moved forward to the district competition. Silver and Bronze can choose to move their entry forward and pay the entry fee <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aaf10.org\/american-advertising-awards\/\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||1px|||&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;75px|||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">SUIT AWARD RECIPIENTS<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;35px||0px|||&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; 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