02/26/2026
It's that time of year! 👍Vote now with a like or love for your favorite creative entry! People's Choice voting ends Saturday, February 28 at 7 p.m. and will be awarded at the gala that evening.
Good Luck! ⬇️
2Color Design
Birthplace of Country Music
Corporate Image
Dana Wolfe, Print Specialist
Food City
Letterpress Communications
Ripl Creative
The Leverage Group
Visit Abingdon VA
02/03/2026
🏆 Last Call for Entries! 🏆 Today, Tuesday, February 3, is the FINAL DAY to enter the SWVA American Advertising Awards!
🖥️The entry portal is NOW OPEN for digital submissions until 11:59 p.m.!
Key Dates:
Entries Due: February 3, 2026
Awards Gala: February 28, 2026
Entry Requirements:
All submissions must have been created or executed in 2025.
Entries should be from our regional market only.
Each entry may only be submitted to one local competition.
Entry Costs:
Professional Members: $85 per entry
Professional Non-Members: $110 per entry
Professional Local Only: $30 per entry
Student Entries: $25 per entry
Questions? Need assistance? Contact Alex Veatch at [email protected] or 540.915.2580.
🌟 Join the competition and showcase your creativity! Enter today and take the first step toward national recognition with the ADDY Awards.
Learn more about becoming a member and supporting the advertising community by connecting with Alex! Enter at the link in our comments.
03/13/2025
👍Vote now with a like or love for your favorite creative entry! People's Choice voting ends Saturday, March 15 at 7 p.m. and will be awarded at the gala that evening.
Good Luck! ⬇️
Birthplace of Country Music Museum
Corporate Image
Dana Wolfe, Print Specialist
Food City
Letterpress Communications
Ripl Creative
The Leverage Group
Visit Abingdon VA
Visit Smyth County
Wordsprint
03/07/2025
🎉You’re invited to the raddest night of the year—the AAF SWVA American Advertising Awards, where we’re throwing it back to the 90s for an unforgettable Awards Bash!
Get your tickets today! https://mailchi.mp/aa768ec96f2e/aafswva-awards-9252802
01/17/2025
📢 Calling all creative legends!
Break out your scrunchies, grab your Walkman, and dust off your Friends references because it’s time to party like it’s 1999! The American Advertising Awards of SWVA are back with a totally rad 90s theme—and the entry portal is officially OPEN!
👾 Whether you’re a creative All Star or just Wannabe the best, now’s your chance to showcase your work, win big, and maybe even do a little Macarena while you’re at it.
📅 Deadline to Enter: Jan. 30
🖥️ Submit Your Work: https://enter.americanadvertisingawards.com/a/Organizations/03-SWV/Home
So grab your Tamagotchi, power up your modem, and get ready to show us why your work is the bomb dot com! 🕹️
06/19/2024
What a year for Letterpress Communications! This firm earned four state awards from Virginia Professional Communicators and four Silver Addys from AAF SWVA. Plus, a national award will be announced in the next couple of weeks!
Follow Letterpress to hear more about the upcoming honor!
03/02/2024
Today's the day! Last chance to vote for your favorite SWVA American Advertising Awards Entry!
👍Vote for People's Choice - https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=aafswva&set=a.928341919297021
02/26/2024
The SWVA American Advertising Awards is this Saturday, so it's time to vote for People's Choice!
👍Cast your vote with a like or love! Voting will end on Saturday at 6:30 PM.
⬇️ Good Luck!
2Color Design
Corporate Image
Dana Wolfe, Print Specialist
Emory & Henry College
Food City
Highlands Community Services
Letterpress Communications
The Leverage Group
The High Road Agency
Visit Abingdon VA
Visit Smyth County
02/24/2024
💜🖤The Addy's Family American Awards Gala is Saturday, March 2! Get your tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/830444260137
https://mailchi.mp/afa8d9df8b7f/aafswva-awards-6232391
01/23/2024
The deadline for the American Advertising Awards has been extended! Be sure to get your submissions in before the new deadline.