AAF DC

03/31/2026

Professional growth on your mind? It’s on our minds too!

During our monthly First Fridays series we share insights on exciting events and initiatives focused on building and enriching your career, opportunities to network and collaborate with like-minded folks and moments to learn how it all aligns with your professional goals.

⏰ Friday, April 3 at 12 pm.
🔗 Register here www.aafdc.org/events

03/31/2026

Last week’s March Ad Connect showed up with perfect DC patio weather and an even better crowd. 😎

Conversations were flowing across every corner of the industry—video production, talent agency, copywriting, agency owners, events, and folks new to the area finding their advertising community.

Thank you to everyone who came out and made it what it was! See you next month 👏

03/24/2026

We're excited to announce the 2026 ADDY Winners' Book just dropped on our website—and it’s worth a scroll (or three). Dig deeper into the standout work and the people behind it, and see what’s setting the bar in DC. 🏆

Thank you again to everyone who entered amazing work, to our winners, judges, sponsors and partners, AAF DC Board, and volunteers. You're all winners in our book. 💫

View the Winners' Book: aafdc.org/awards

03/23/2026

Next stop on the AAF DC map: Our March Ad Connect 📍

Join us this Thursday, 3/26 at Scarlet Oak for a casual evening of great conversations, new connections, and that spark that happens when creative people get together.

Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned pro, there’s space for you here—come expand your circle. Save your spot 👉 aafdc.org/events

03/13/2026

AAF DC was also proud to present Special Judges’ Awards to recognize exceptional work that sparked lively discussion during the judging process. Congratulations to this year’s recipients:

🕺 RP3 Agency — Appalachian Trail Conservancy Video (Appalachian Trail Conservancy)

🕺 Cade Martin Photography — Fragmented

🕺 Yes& Agency — CALIE: From Tool to Transformation (California Association for Leading Innovation in Education)

➡️ Digital Winner's Book coming today at: aafdc.org

03/13/2026

Congratulations to the following agencies whose standout creative executions earned “Best Of” honors at the 2026 AAF DC American Advertising Awards:

🏆 Best of Show — Avoq — Viewers Like Me Campaign (PBS)

🏆 Best of Online/Interactive — Avoq — Viewers Like Me Campaign (PBS)

🏆 Best of Cross Platform — ICF — We’re Jersey Ready (PSEG)

🏆 Best of Film, Video & Sound — Mwendo — To The Ends (Advancing Native Missions)

🏆 Best of Elements of Advertising — THIS JANUARY — Welcome to Gumiland (Gumi Yum Surprise)

🏆 Best of Public Service — Interface Media Group — SAMHSA – 988 (SAMHSA)

🏆 Best of Advertising/Media Industry Self-Promotion — Salta With Us — The Most Transparent Campaign (AAF DC)

➡️ Watch these winning videos at: tinyurl.com/ADDYsPressRelease

➡️ Digital Winner's Book coming today at: aafdc.org

03/12/2026

What a night! ✨ The AAF DC American Advertising Awards was an incredible celebration of the ideas, craft, and people that make our creative community so special. We hope you had as much fun as we did celebrating the winners and soaking in the disco spirit of the evening. The conversations, the amazing outfits, the creative energy—this is exactly why we do this. 💖

Our full event photo album is ready! (tinyurl.com/WinAnADDY) 📸 Check them out, relive the excitement, download & share on your social, and tag us.

Keep an eye out - We'll also be sharing our digital Winner's Book soon on our website (aafdc.org).

03/05/2026

Huge thank you to the sponsors who helped make this year’s American Advertising Awards a success. Because of your support, we are able to celebrate the boldest work in the DMV, bring our creative community together, and shine a spotlight on the talent that moves our industry forward.

03/04/2026

Thursday, March 5th is the day. The DMV’s boldest ideas take the stage at The Hamilton Live for a 70s-inspired celebration of the American Advertising Awards. Great work. Even better company. aafdc.org/awards

02/26/2026

Ad Connect is back on March 26 @ Scarlet Oak in Navy Yard! Join us for drinks, fun conversations, and DC’s coolest creatives - all in one evening. Save your spot: aafdc.org/events

02/26/2026

The American Advertising Awards DC are almost here - and this year, we’re turning up the funk. 🕺✨

Snag your seat before tickets sell out.

Sequins optional. Swagger encouraged. Let’s get funky. 🎶

🎤 This Thursday, March 5
🍸 Cocktails at 6:30 PM | Awards at 7:30 PM
🪩 The Hamilton Live | 600 14th Street NW,Washington, DC
🫒 Includes food stations + open bar
🎟 Tickets at

Come Curious. Leave Inspired. Join us for a night celebrating the bold ideas, standout work, and creative minds shaping our industry. This event brings together designers, strategists, marketers, and storytellers from across the region to honor excellence in advertising and creativity—while connec...

02/19/2026

Calling all college marketing and advertising students: join us for CREATE!, a one-day marketing challenge. Get real-world experience, have fun, meet new people. Register at aafdc.org/create