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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Sponsorship Chair / District 7 Regional Director
The Art Director of the Year Award to the art director whose body of work stands out among their peers and demonstrates creative excellence.
The Copywriter of the Year Award goes to the copywriter whose body of work stands out among their peers and demonstrates creative excellence.
Best of Show is the top award given at the American Advertising Awards. Judges confer and agree upon the piece or campaign that they feel demonstrates creativity, craftsmanship, and strategy that surpass all other entries.
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.
The Mosaic Award recognizes companies and agencies whose commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident through their creative work and organization-wide initiatives.
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 American Advertising Awards competition truly shine, the Rising Star Award includes a $500 scholarship to help further their pursuit of creative excellence.
Student Best of Show is the top award given at the Student American Advertising Awards. Judges confer and agree upon the piece or campaign that they feel demonstrates talent, skill, and critical thinking abilities that make it rise to the top.
AAF Nashville membership has all kinds of perks, including reduced award entry fees, free admission to club events (not including the American Advertising Awards), 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.
