AAF-ND
American Advertising Awards Show
The AAF-ND American Advertising Award Show Entries Open October 30, 2026
2026 AWARD WINNERS
Best of Show Awards
PROFESSIONAL
best of show
IT’S DESIGNED
North Dakota State University
Online/Interactive > Social Media > Campaign
Created for NDSU School of Design, Architecture, and Art
STUDENT
best of show
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CAMPAIGN
Emma Rehder, Tyler Halstenson, Anthony Tortorice
Poster – Campaign
North Dakota State University

BEST OF SALES & MARKETING
KIND CREATURES
Drekker Brewing Company
Created for Drekker Brewing

BEST OF PRINT ADVERTISING
BCBSND EMOJI CAMPAIGN
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
Created for Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

BEST OF OUT-OF-HOME/ AMBIENT MEDIA
DREKKERFEST 11
Drekker Brewing Company
Created for Drekker Brewing

BEST OF ONLINE/INTERACTIVE
IT’S DESIGNED
North Dakota State University
Created for NDSU School of Design, Architecture, and Art

BEST OF FILM, VIDEO & SOUND
THE LILY INITIATIVE
Threefold
Created for Evangel
BEST OF ELEMENTS OF ADVERTISING
INTERBEL | RODEO DREAMS
Tellwell
Created for InterBel
BEST OF PUBLIC SERVICE
LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES
Agency MABU
Created for ICF Next/CDC
Judges Choice Awards
Bethany Beaman
Account Supervisor
Curiosity
Cincinnati, OH

HOWL HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS
Kayla Duffney Creative
Elements of Advertising > Logo Design
Created for Howl House Communications

Jorge pomareda
Group Creative Director
Highdive
Chicago, IL

SELF SABOTAGE
Morgan Rodgers & Isabella Martinez
Student Competition > Online Interactive
North Dakota State University
leigh Farrior
Senior Leader, Creative Services Director
Stamp Idea Group
Montgomery, AL

BREWHOLLER
Drekker Brewing Company
Sales & Marketing > Printed Newsletter
Created for Brewhalla

Mosaic Award
Diversity Achievement award
BARRIER-FREE AMERICA AWARD
Off Color Media
Corporate Social Responsibility > Film, Video & Sound
Created for Paralyzed Veterans of America & U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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