The Unifying Voice for Advertising in North Central Florida
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About
AAF-North Central Florida, formerly Gainesville AdFed, is an affiliate of the American Advertising Federation and AAF-District 4. Geographically from north to south, our club represents the Tallahassee, Gainesville, and Ocala markets (and most areas in between). We connect creatively-driven advertising professionals and students through networking opportunities, social events, education, awards shows, and legislative advocacy.
Becoming a member of AAF-North Central Florida connects you with local professionals and students who share a passion for creatively-driven communication solutions. It also gets you great discounts on AAF-NCFL events! We have several membership options designed to work for companies and organizations both large and small.
Awards Submissions
The American Advertising Awards, is the advertising industry's largest and most representative competition, attracting more than 25,000 professional and student entries from AAF clubs across the country. If you work in advertising, graphic design, marketing, communications, social media, web design, or video/film production, this is the competition for you!
The 2024-25 AAF-NCFL American Advertising Awards submission portal will open on Tuesday, November 12th. The deadline for submissions this year is Wednesday, January 22nd at 11:59 pm.
2025 Awards Gala
Tickets on Sale Now!
Join us on Thurs. Feb. 27th at Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. in Gainesville for an evening celebrating the best creative work in North Central Florida! See who wins the Gold & Silver ADDY Awards, Best of Category Awards, Judge's Choice Awards, and the Best of Show Award in both the professional and student divisions. Connect with leading industry professionals and aspiring college students from the Tallahassee, Gainesville, and Ocala markets.
Doors at 6:30p. Food at 7p. Event at 7:30p
Dress: Brewery Casual
Cypress & Grove Brewing Co.
1001 NW 4th St
Gainesville, FL 32601
Trophies, Certificates
& Silver Forwards
Additional trophies and certificates can be ordered for any award received at the AAF-NCFL American Advertising Awards. In addition, Silver ADDY Awards can be forwarded to the AAF District 4 competition for another chance to win! All Gold ADDY awards are automatically forwarded at no charge. The deadline to forward Silver ADDY awards is Friday, February 28th at 5 pm.
Ordering Steps
1
Email the AAF-NCFL Awards Chair the entry title and category for all trophies, certificates, or silver forward requests.
2
Pay for trophies, certificates, or silver forwards after receiving confirmation from the AAF-NCFL Awards Chair that your order has been successfully placed.
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