Thank you to everyone who entered this year’s American Advertising Awards, and congratulations to all of our winners.
A summary of the awarded creative and links to view the work are provided below.
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Best of Show
Professional Competition
- Print Division | Red Letter Communications for STIHL Luxury Magazine Ad
- Online/Interactive Division | Red Letter Communications for STIHL 5-Star Dads Email
- Cross Platform Division | rustmedia for Scout Pass Cross Platform Campaign
- Video Division | Red Letter Communications for SFHS Every Moment Every Journey TV Spot
Student Competition
- Best of Show | Allison Otto, Miriam Gorecki and Lucas Ruessler (SECreative) for Rainbow Coalition Logo
Mosaic Award
AAF’s Mosaic Awards recognize companies, agencies and individuals whose commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident through their creative work and organization-wide initiatives.
- Mosaic Award | rustmedia for The Next Project 2020
Judges Citations
rustmedia for Survivor Series
“Powerful, emotional and authentic photography. Images alone told a story.”
rustmedia for Flourish
“Wonderful magazine design with great style. The creative was clean and cohesive but still variable enough to embody the content of individual articles.”
Red Letter Communications, Inc. for the character Max Vasterson
“I just applaud the agency for selling high-speed internet in a fun and well-packaged way. The spokes-character of Max is goofy and fun. Especially well-done in the paid social work (having him go from carousel to carousel).”
rustmedia for Su Hill Video
“Beautiful short film, and a moving way to get emotional engagement with a restaurant. A great example of branded content.”
rustmedia for When We Lose Sports
“This brought home the loss of youth sports powerfully. Overall, nicely done interview work (which is an art in itself) and shooting/editing.”
rustmedia for Sedona Bistro Branding
“Loved all the work here. Solid, crafted-feeling design in every piece, and an interesting combination of modern and traditional feels.”
rustmedia for Magellan Exchange
“Strong brand identify shown throughout each creative piece.”
River Radio for Bobcat Marvin Radio Spot
“Very memorable and entertaining.”
Professional Competition | Winners
Selected Category |
Entry Name |
Entrant Company |
Winner Types |
Magazine Design |
rustmedia |
Gold |
|
Spread, Multiple Page or Insert |
Red Letter Communications |
Gold |
|
Poster Campaign |
rustmedia |
Gold |
|
Direct Marketing & Specialty Advertising |
Creative Edge |
Gold |
|
Email |
Red Letter Communications |
Gold |
|
Consumer Website |
Red Letter Communications |
Gold |
|
Web Banner Ad or Website Takeover |
Red Letter Communications |
Gold |
|
Social Media Campaign |
Red Letter Communications |
Gold |
|
Audio/Visual Sales Presentation |
Red Letter Communications |
Gold |
|
Consumer Campaign-Local |
Red Letter Communications |
Gold |
|
Branded Content & Entertainment For Online Film, Video & Sound |
Red Letter Communications |
Gold |
|
Video Series |
rustmedia |
Gold |
|
Video Editing |
Red Letter Communications |
Gold |
|
Online Film, Video & Sound |
Red Letter Communications |
Gold |
|
Consumer Campaign |
rustmedia |
Gold |
|
Magazine Advertising Spread |
Red Letter Communications |
Silver |
|
Newspaper Advertising, Fractional Page |
Red Letter Communications |
Silver |
|
Photography Campaign |
Red Letter Communications |
Silver |
|
Magazine Advertising, Single Unit |
Red Letter Communications |
Silver |
|
Direct Mail-Flat Campaign |
SEMO |
Silver |
|
Newspaper Advertising, Full Page |
Red Letter Communications |
Silver |
|
Out-of-Home |
Reveal Graphics |
Silver |
|
Photography, Single |
Red Letter Communications |
Silver |
|
Social Media, Single Execution |
Red Letter Communications |
Silver |
|
Social Media, Single Execution |
Red Letter Communications |
Silver |
|
Email |
Red Letter Communications |
Silver |
|
Consumer Website |
Element 74 |
Silver |
|
Social Media, Single Execution |
Red Letter Communications |
Silver |
|
Consumer Website |
The Digital Foundry |
Silver |
|
Integrated Brand Identity Campaign |
rustmedia |
Silver |
|
Local Television Advertising |
Red Letter Communications |
Silver |
|
Cinematography |
Red Letter Communications |
Silver |
|
Branded Content & Entertainment For Online Film, Video & Sound |
rustmedia |
Silver |
|
Internet Commercial |
Creative Edge |
Silver |
|
Advertising Industry Self-Promotion Film, Video & Sound |
rustmedia |
Silver |
|
Branded Content & Entertainment For Online Film, Video & Sound |
rustmedia |
Silver |
|
Internet Commercial |
Red Letter Communications |
Silver |
|
Internet Commercial |
Red Letter Communications |
Silver |
|
Integrated Brand Identity Campaign |
rustmedia |
Silver |
|
Integrated Branded Content Campaign |
Red Letter Communications |
Silver |
|
Advertising Industry Self-Promotion Film, Video & Sound |
La Croix Church |
Silver |
|
Webisode Series |
Creative Edge |
Silver |
|
Illustration |
Creative Edge |
Bronze |
|
Direct Marketing & Specialty Advertising |
Creative Edge |
Bronze |
|
Catalog |
Creative Edge |
Bronze |
|
Advertising Industry Self-Promotion |
Element 74 |
Bronze |
|
Social Media Campaign |
Creative Edge |
Bronze |
|
B-to-B Website |
Element 74 |
Bronze |
|
Social Media, Single Execution |
Creative Edge |
Bronze |
|
Corporate Social Responsibility Film, Video & Sound |
Creative Edge |
Bronze |
|
Advertising Industry Self-Promotion Film, Video & Sound |
Creative Edge |
Bronze |
|
Integrated Media Corporate Social Responsibility Campaign |
rustmedia |
Bronze |
|
Single Webisode |
La Croix Church |
Bronze |
|
Animation, Special Effects or Motion Graphics |
Creative Edge |
Bronze |
Student Competition | Winners
Selected Category |
Entry Name |
Entrant |
Winner Types |
Logo Design |
Allison Otto, Miriam Gorecki, Lucas Ruessler (SEcreative) |
Gold |
|
Social Media Campaign |
MK 443/AR 416, Group 5 (SEMO) |
Gold |
|
Direct Marketing |
MK 443/AR 416, Group 5 (SEMO) |
Gold |
|
Illustration |
Hailey Meyr, Allison Otto (SEcreative) |
Gold |
|
Printed Annual Report or Brochure |
MK 443/AR 416, Group 5 (SEMO) |
Silver |
|
Social Media Campaign |
MK 443/AR 416, Group 5 (SEMO) |
Silver |
|
Social Media, Single Execution |
MK 443/AR 416, Group 4 (SEMO) |
Silver |
|
Outdoor Board (Flat or 3D) |
MK 443/AR 416, Group 6 (SEMO) |
Silver |
|
Outdoor & Transit Advertising , Site |
MK 443/AR 416, Group 5 (SEMO) |
Silver |
|
Direct Marketing |
MK 443/AR 416, Group 3 (SEMO) |
Bronze |
|
Website (Desktop or Mobile) |
MK 443/AR 416, Group 4 (SEMO) |
Bronze |
|
Outdoor & Transit Advertising, Site |
MK 443/AR 416, Group 4 (SEMO) |
Bronze |
|
Social Media, Single Execution |
MK 443/AR 416, Group 2 (SEMO) |
Bronze |
|
Social Media, Single Execution |
MK 443/AR 416, Group 3 (SEMO) |
Bronze |