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Raise a glass to the ads that made us.

Before we made ads, ads made us. From iconic cowboys to unforgettable jingles, these legendary campaigns shaped American advertising and inspired generations of creatives.

This year, we’re tipping our hats to the classics and celebrating the 61st ADDYs with a toast to 60 years of creativity, clever campaigns, and advertising brilliance.

So dust off your boots, raise a glass, and join us on February 27, 2027, for a night honoring the ads that made us!

2027 American Advertising Awards Competition

Gala Date

Saturday, February 27, 2027

Location

OMNI Hotel
100 Oklahoma City Blvd,
Oklahoma City, OK 73109

Schedule

  • 6:00 p.m. Check-In, Cocktail Hour & Student Art Show
  • 6:55 p.m. Countdown Begins
  • 7:00 p.m. Awards Show Begins
  • 10:30 p.m. After-Party

After Party

Location TBD

  • Complimentary Admission and drinks for VIP Guests
  • Cash Bar Available

About the American Advertising Awards Competition

The American Advertising Awards Competition is the advertising industry’s largest and most prestigious competition, attracting over 40,000 entries in local American Advertising Federation (AAF) club competitions. Our local AAF club, known as AAF Oklahoma, hosts the first of a three-tier, national competition that honors the outstanding contributions of advertising practitioners.

Winners move on to the district level, then the national level for the opportunity to elevate your agency as one of the best in the nation.

AAF Oklahoma’s tradition of service to the advertising industry and to the community continues as its members endeavor to reach new heights through education, advocacy, and professional opportunities. Averaging more than a thousand entries and representing dozens of agencies from the OKC, Tulsa, and Wichita Falls, TX area, the American Advertising Awards competition has achieved status as a “must-attend” industry event.

Awards

  • Nov. 12, 2026 – Jan. 2, 2027
    Professional & Student Early Bird Pricing

  • Jan. 4 – Jan. 11, 2027
    Professional & Student Full Pricing
  • Late fees Jan. 11 – Jan. 13, 2027
  • Jan 18, 2027
    Winners Informed

Gala Reservations

  • Nov. 12, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2027
    Early Bird Pricing
  • Feb. 1 – Feb. 24, 2027
    Full Pricing
  • Feb. 27, 2027
    American Advertising Awards Gala at the OMNI Hotel

Reserve Your Tickets to the 2026 – 2027 ADDY Awards Gala Here

Awards

  • Local awards will be available for pick up immediately after the Gala and at the March Ad Club luncheon
  • March 3, 2027
    Deadline to Forward Silver Winners to District Competition
  • March 11, 2027
    Deadline to Order Duplicate Award Medals & Trophies

We invite all professionals and students in Oklahoma and Wichita Falls, TX to participate in the 2026-2027 American Advertising Awards.

The deadline to submit entries is Wednesday, January 13, 2027 at 11:59 p.m.!

All entries submitted AFTER January 11, 2027 will incur a $10 late fee per entry.

Professional Entries

Judging for all Professional Entries will be conducted in-person but all professional entries still only need to be sent virtually. No physical drop-offs will be accepted for Professional Entries.

ENTRIES (Nov. 12 – Jan. 13) Early Bird Single Price (Nov. 12 – Jan. 2) Single Price (Jan. 3 – Jan. 11) Early Bird Full Campaign Price (Nov. 12 – Jan. 2) Full Campaign Price (Jan. 3 – Jan. 11)
Members $95 $105 $125 $135
Non-Members $115 $125 $145 $155

If you need to check the status of your AAF Oklahoma membership, please contact Michele at info@okcadclub.com. To learn how to become a member, click here.

Gold winners will automatically move on to the AAF District competition and AAF Oklahoma covers the entry fee. Silver winners may choose to enter the District competition if the entrant pays the district entry fee by 12:00 p.m. on March 3, 2027.

Questions? Email: okcaddyawards@gmail.com.

Student Entries

Entries must be submitted digitally.

All entries submitted AFTER January 11th will incur a $10 late fee per entry.

ENTRIES (Nov. 12 – Jan. 13) Early Bird Single Price (Nov. 12 – Jan. 2) Single Price (Jan. 3 – Jan. 11) Early Bird Full Campaign Price (Nov. 12 – Jan. 2) Full Campaign Price (Jan. 3 – Jan. 11)
Students $50 $60 $80 $90

All ADDY winners are asked to physically drop off entries.

Location TBD by February 19, 2027, by 4:00 p.m. to be featured in the student art show at the gala. Please drop off during the hours of 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday).

  • Size: one 11×17 or 12×18 poster print or board per entry
  • Label: Name of artwork; student name
  • Dropoff Location TBD

AAF Oklahoma covers the cost to forward all student Gold-winning entries to the district competition. Students may advance their Silver winning entries to the District competition for an entry fee payable by the student by 7 p.m. CT on March 3, 2027.

If you have any questions or comments please email okcaddyawards@gmail.com.

Don’t miss out on the event of the year! See below for table and ticket options.

Contact Scott Munz for table reservations by February 12, 2027.

Gala Table Reservations + Gala Individual Tickets

  • Early bird prices: Reserve anytime between November 12 – January 22
  • Full prices: Effective between January 23 – February 9

Know Before You Go

Parking

You can use valet parking at the hotel.
There is also street parking and parking garages within walking distance.

Attire

Formal or cocktail attire.

After-Party & Entertainment

More details to come!

AAF Oklahoma unites Oklahoma’s advertising, marketing, PR agencies, in-house marketing departments, and freelancers.

The club also invests in students and young professionals through scholarships.

  • Three $2,000 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students through the JAC Awards.
  • One $2,000 Jeanie Ruedy Commercial Art/Graphic Design Scholarship to one undergraduate student majoring or minoring in advertising, commercial art, or graphic design.

Our exclusive sponsorship packages offer considerable publicity and reach for organizations seeking to connect with Oklahoma’s top advertising influencers. Show your love for AAF Oklahoma by supporting the 2026-2027 American Advertising Awards gala.

Thank you to our 2027 Sponsors

Please email the American Advertising Awards committee at okcaddyawards@gmail.com.

People’s Choice competition honoring the legacy of local advertising excellence. Come to Where the Winners Are and raise a glass to the ads that made us! Celebrate the creativity, originality, and brilliance shaping our industry as the year’s top work goes head-to-head for Best of the West at the 61st ADDYs.

Eligibility Requirements

  • The winning organization or agency must be in attendance at the 2027 Awards Gala
  • Participants may enter only one campaign or project from the current year ADDYs
  • Won Gold

What to Expect

Selected participants will receive:

  • A dedicated table to showcase their work at the 2027 Awards Gala
  • A provided voting box for People’s Choice ballots
  • Prime exposure as every gala guest casts their vote for the Best of the West

Each guest will receive one complimentary voting ticket, with additional votes available for purchase at $10 each. The Best of the Best People’s Choice winner will be revealed during the finale of the evening.

How to Participate

Please confirm your participation by February 9 by emailing:
okcaddyawards@gmail.com

Be sure to include:

  • Your award-winning campaign/project name
  • Must win Gold in current Addys

This information allows us to reserve your exhibit table and voting box.

Setup Note: Exhibitors should arrive 30 minutes prior to cocktail hour to prepare their display.

Orders and checks must be received by March 11, 2027. No order will be accepted after this date.

Duplicate medals and certificates will be available for pickup on March 11, 2027.

If you have any questions, please email Michele Boatman at info@okcadclub.com
  • Shannon Perrin– Chair
  • Creative Sponsor: Old Pal Advertising
  • Committee:
    • Wakeah Vigil
    • Josselyn De La Cruz
    • Anna Waken
    • Lily Jones
    • Lucas Arebalo
    • Nicole Lee
    • Lauren Brown

If you have any questions or comments please email okcaddyawards@gmail.com

2026 Winners Book

Congratulations to all of the winners at the 2026 American Advertising Awards of Oklahoma.

Download the 2026 Winners Book here!

2025 Winners Book

Congratulations to all of the winners at the 2025 American Advertising Awards of Oklahoma.

Download the 2025 Winners Book here!

2024 Winners Book

Congratulations to all of the winners at the 2024 American Advertising Awards of Oklahoma.

Download the 2024 Winners Book here!

2023 Winners Book

Congratulations to all of the winners at the 2023 American Advertising Awards of Oklahoma.

Download the 2023 Winners Book here!

2022 Winners Book

Congratulations to all of the winners at the 2022 American Advertising Awards of Oklahoma.

Download the 2022 Winners Book here!

2021 Winners Book

Congratulations to all of the winners at the 2021 American Advertising Awards of Oklahoma.

Download the 2021 Winners Book here!

2020 Winners Book

Congratulations to all of the winners at the 2020 American Advertising Awards of Oklahoma.

Download the 2020 Winners Book here!

2019 Winners Book

Congratulations to all of the winners at the 2019 American Advertising Awards of Oklahoma.

Download the 2019 Winners Book here!

2018 Winners Book

Congratulations to all of the winners at the 2018 American Advertising Awards of Oklahoma.

Download the 2018 Winners Book here!

2017 Winners Book

Congratulations to all of the winners at the 2017 American Advertising Awards of Oklahoma.

Download the 2017 Winners Book here!