AAF Nashville brings together the makers, marketers, and mavericks of Music City’s advertising industry, from students to CMOs to CDs.
Whether you’re an established shop, a growing agency, or a solo creative making your mark, AAF Nashville is where you belong.
Our community brings together agencies, brands, media, freelancers, and students who are shaping the future of our industry. From networking and advocacy to recognition and professional development, AAF Nashville membership benefits create a stronger, more connected creative community.
Recognizing creative excellence in the art of advertising, the American Advertising Awards is the industry’s largest and most representative competition.
AAF Nashville provides opportunities for networking, education, mentorship, and just plain fun connecting with your industry peers.
Creative seminars, talks with industry leaders, volunteer opportunities, student events – AAF Nashville offers endless ways to stay involved and inspired.
AAF promotes, protects, and advocates for the advertising industry, leveraging a large grassroots network to lobby at the local, state, and federal levels.
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John Sharpe 2026 Silver Medalist
Established in 1959, the Silver Medal Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of advertising and who have been active in furthering industry standards, creative excellence, and social responsibility. Nominees are submitted by AAFN members, and the winner is selected by a committee of past Silver Medal winners.
Evolve Studios 2026 Mosaic Award Winner
The Mosaic Award recognizes companies and agencies whose commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident through their creative work and organization-wide initiatives. Nashville Mosaic Award winners are selected from the pool of entries submitted in the American Advertising Awards that best represent diversity and inclusion.
Sarah Kestila 2026 Rising Star
The Nashville Rising Star Award recognizes an emerging talent making waves early in their creative journey. Given to an exceptional student whose entries in the Student Addy competition truly shine, the Rising Star Award includes a $500 scholarship to help further their pursuit of creative excellence.
AAF Nashville membership has all kinds of perks, including reduced Addy entry fees, free admission to club events (not including the Addys), enhanced visibility for your work and company, and opportunities to share thought leadership. Whether you’re a student or a large agency, we have a membership level that fits you.
