AWARDSENTER HERE: 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.

Conducted annually by the AAF, the local tier is the first of a three-tier, national competition. Concurrently, across the country, local entrants vie to receive an award for their work—recognition as the very best in their markets. At the second tier, local award winners compete against winners from other local clubs in one of 15 district competitions. District winners are then forwarded to the third tier, the national stage of the American Advertising Awards. Entry in your local competition is the first step toward winning a national award

SILVER MEDAL AWARD

The Silver Medal Award was established in 1959 to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of advertising and who have been active in furthering the industry's standards, creative excellence and responsibility in areas of social concern. Nominations for the award come from members of AAFN and the winner is selected by a committee of past Silver Medal winners.

Congratulations to the 2026 Silver Medalist:
John Sharpe

MOSAIC AWARD

The Mosaic Awards recognize companies and agencies whose commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident through their creative work and organization-wide initiatives. Nashville Mosaic winners are selected from the pool of entries submitted in the American Advertising Awards that best represent diversity and inclusion.

Congratulations to the 2026 Mosaic Award Winner:
Evolve Studios

STUDENT RISING STAR AWARD

The Nashville Rising Star Award recognizes an emerging talent already making waves early in their creative journey. This honors an exceptional student whose entries truly shine in the current year's competition. Along with this honor, the Rising Star Award includes a $500 prize in recognition of remarkable creativity and pursuit of excellence.

Congratulations to the 2026 Rising Star:
Sarah Kestila