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We’re a proud member of the American Advertising Federation (AAF). representing over 35,000 advertising professionals, connecting and leading the industry.

The Orange County chapter of the American Advertising Federation was established in 1968, and continues to operate today to elevate Orange County's advertising community, through the support of our Board of Directors, volunteers and members. AAF Orange County is committed to our mission, to protect and promote the wellbeing of the advertising industry through our government relationships, to provi

de thought leadership to our members through innovative programming, to attract top talent by supporting and growing future industry leaders via our affiliation with Ad 2 SoCal, to foster diversity in advertising, and to honor advertising excellence. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the AAF is the “Unifying Voice for Advertising,” with 140+ local clubs across the U.S. AAF helps more than 4,000 student members kickstart their careers within a 200+ college chapter network with an array of student programs.

03/13/2026

Last night was one for the books! ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Masters of Creativity AAF OC Awards at the beautiful Bowers Museum. From our incredible sponsors and dedicated board members to the volunteers, artists, and guests who showed up to celebrate the work—your energy made the evening truly unforgettable.

A huge congratulations to all of this year’s winners! Your creativity, passion, and talent continue to push our industry forward. 👏

Reminder: All Gold winners automatically advance to the district competition, but please make sure to visit our website to complete the forwarding form and payment to officially move on to the next level.

Thank you again for being part of such an inspiring night celebrating creativity in Orange County. We can’t wait to see what you create next.

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03/11/2026

Three incredible artists. One inspiring night of creativity. ✨ We’re excited to feature a special art showcase at this Thursday’s AAF Award Show, highlighting the work of three visionary creatives whose talents extend far beyond the advertising world. Kathy Lajvardi is a creative director and contemporary artist whose bold mixed-media work explores emotion, identity, and storytelling. In addition to serving as Head of Marketing at AURA Technologies, her fine art has been exhibited in galleries and philanthropic events across Orange County. Benjamin Rosa is a Creative Director, fine artist, and founder of lightbulb Creative, a branding agency focused on purpose-driven brands. With more than 20 years in the creative industry, his work blends storytelling, design, and emotion through both brand work and painting. Ali Sabet is an Iranian-American contemporary artist and designer known for vibrant portraits, expressive line work, and a signature symbolic language inspired by love and energy. After decades in branding and design, he transitioned to full-time painting, with works now collected around the world. Join us as these talented artists showcase their work and celebrate the intersection of creativity, design, and art at the American Advertising Awards this Thursday. 🎨 ContemporaryArt OCArtists CreativeDirectors ArtShowcase DesignCommunity AdvertisingLife ArtAndDesign OCEvents

03/11/2026

Three incredible artists. One inspiring night of creativity. ✨

We’re excited to feature a special art showcase at this Thursday’s AAF Award Show, highlighting the work of three visionary creatives whose talents extend far beyond the advertising world.

Kathy Lajvardi is a creative director and contemporary artist whose bold mixed-media work explores emotion, identity, and storytelling. In addition to serving as Head of Marketing at AURA Technologies, her fine art has been exhibited in galleries and philanthropic events across Orange County.

Benjamin Rose is a Creative Director, fine artist, and founder of lightbulb Creative, a branding agency focused on purpose-driven brands. With more than 20 years in the creative industry, his work blends storytelling, design, and emotion through both brand work and painting.

Ali Sabet is an Iranian-American contemporary artist and designer known for vibrant portraits, expressive line work, and a signature symbolic language inspired by love and energy. After decades in branding and design, he transitioned to full-time painting, with works now collected around the world.

Join us as these talented artists showcase their work and celebrate the intersection of creativity, design, and art at the American Advertising Awards this Thursday. 🎨

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03/10/2026

A huge thank you to our Major Sponsor, , for supporting the 2026 American Advertising Awards. ✨

Media Now Interactive is a leader in media strategy, planning, and buying—helping brands connect with the right audiences through data-driven, omnichannel advertising campaigns. From paid social and search to programmatic and digital media, their team delivers intelligent strategy and measurable results that help businesses grow.

We’re grateful for partners like Media Now Interactive who continue to champion creativity, innovation, and the advertising community. Thank you for helping make this year’s show possible. 👏

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03/09/2026

The Masters of Creativity 2026 Award Show wouldn't be possible without the partners who bring the vision to life. A special spotlight to our producing sponsor , whose support is helping power the 2025 award show. Their commitment to innovation and storytelling makes them a true champion of creativity. We're also grateful for the incredible support from: Together, these partners help celebrate the very best creative work in Orange County.

02/20/2026

🎟️ TICKETS ARE ON SALE 🎟️

The stage is set for Masters of Creativity: The American Advertising Awards, and you’re invited to be part of the OC advertising community’s biggest night of the year.

Join the American Advertising Federation Orange County as we celebrate the bold ideas and brilliant minds shaping our industry.

📅 Thursday, March 12
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Bowers Museum

Secure your seat and get ready for an unforgettable night of creativity, inspiration, and celebration.

✨ Get your tickets now, link in bio.

02/19/2026

Our friends are hosting an exciting event you won’t want to miss! 🎉

Join “Level Up Your Social Game: Humanizing the Brand Through Authentic Connections in the Digital Age,” presented by the marketing team at Ontario International Airport. Learn how they’ve built authentic audience relationships through storytelling, social media, and meaningful engagement.

✨ FREE for all AAF members
🤝 Connect with fellow District 15 creatives
📲 Walk away with real strategies to strengthen your digital presence

Let’s show up and support our Inland Empire chapter while learning from one of the region’s leading marketing teams.

🔗 Learn more at the link in our bio!

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02/18/2026

The work has been judged.
The Masters will be revealed.

Join us March 12, 2026 at the Bowers Museum for the 2026 AD Awards Gala.

02/17/2026

The submissions are in. The judging is complete.
On March 12, we officially unveil the Masters of Creativity.

🏛️ Bowers Museum | 2026 AD Awards Gala
You won’t want to miss this.

02/17/2026

✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨

Join AAFOC for the OC advertising community’s biggest night of the year… Masters of Creativity: The American Advertising Awards.

Celebrate the ideas, talent, and creative excellence shaping our industry, all in an inspiring evening at the iconic Bowers Museum.

📅 Thursday, March 12
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Bowers Museum

Mark your calendars, you won’t want to miss this unforgettable night. More details coming soon. 🎨🏆

01/08/2026

Don’t scroll past the work you’re most proud of.
SUBMIT IT.
Early entry ends January 14th, don’t wait!

01/06/2026

Creativity pays off…but submitting early pays less⏰
Professional & student entry fees vary by deadline, so plan ahead and save.

The work is done, don’t let the deadline cost you.
Early entry ends January 14.

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