American Advertising Awards

Each year AAF Austin recognizes outstanding work by creative professionals in our area. The American Advertising Awards reward the creative spirit alive and well in Central Texas.

2024 American Advertising Awards

Join us for the 2024 American Advertising Awards celebration! This year’s event will take place in person at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78701.

The Event

Friday, February 16
6:00pm-10:00pm

6:00pm: Doors Open/ Red Carpet/ Happy Hour 
7:00pm: Dinner/ Mingle
8:00pm: Showtime
9:00pm: After Party 
10:00pm: Party Wraps

SPECIAL BONUS:
Guests will be able to PARK FOR FREE OVERNIGHT at the Bullock Museum after the garage gates open at 5:00pm. Make your after After Party plans now!

PURCHASE TICKETS

Not sure if you’re a member?
Check the list of member companies or contact info@aafaustin.org for membership status.

Please stay home if you are sick, have a fever, or have recently come into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID.

Please note that attending our events will be at your own discretion.

Entry Deadlines

Early Entry Deadline: December 23, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.  

Late fees apply starting December 24, 2023 at 12 a.m.

Additional $25 fee for Professionals  –  Additional $15 fee for Students

Final Entry Deadline: January 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Entry Fees

Professional Entry Fees

$110 per entry for professional members
$140 per entry for professional non-members

$135 per late entry for professional members
$165 per late entry for professional non-members

Student Entry Fees

$45 per entry for student members
$55 per entry for student non-members

$60 per late entry for student members
$70 per late entry for student non-members

Categories

Sales & Marketing

Sales Promotion (Menu, Packaging, PoP, etc.)
Collateral Material (Stationary, Annual Report, Newsletter, Brochure, Magazine, Book, Event, etc.)
Direct Marketing
Specialty Advertising (Apparel, Merchandise, etc.)

Print Advertising

Magazine Advertising
Newspaper Advertising
Branded Content & Entertainment

Out-of-Home & Ambient Media

Ambient Media (Guerilla Marketing, Installations, Events, etc.)
Out-of-Home (Poster, Outdoor Board, Site, etc.)

Online / Interactive

Websites
Social Media
Apps, Games, Virtual Reality
Advertising & Promotion
Blogs & Digital Publications
Branded Content & Entertainment

Film, Video & Sound

Audio/Radio Advertising
Television Advertising
Online Film, Video And Sound
Branded Content & Entertainment
Cinema Advertising
Sales Promotion
Music Videos

Cross Platform

Integrated Campaigns
Online / Interactive Campaign

Elements of Advertising

Copywriting
Visual (Logo, Infographic, Illustration, Photography, etc.)
Film & Video (Animation, Special Effects, CGI, Editing, etc.)
Sound (Music, Voiceover Talent, Sound Design, etc.)
Digital Creative Technology (Interface, Location Tech, AR, UX, Data Driven Media, etc.)

*In addition to those categories for Self-Promotion and Corporate Social Responsibility

2024 AAA Winners

2023 AAA Winners

2022 AAA Winners

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