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AdFed Suncoast is pleased to share the winners of the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) Fourth District American Advertising Awards. AAF District Four is made up of nearly 1,500 professionals located across the State of Florida and the Caribbean. 80 Gold and 165 Silver ADDY Awards were presented at the District Four American Advertising Awards Gala, Saturday, May 2, in Orlando. AdFed Suncoast’s 2015 American Advertising Award winners competed with a total of 1,495 winners from other chapters in District Four.

The Suncoast chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) is welcoming three advertising industry professionals to Sarasota on March 19th for an evening of discussion, drinks and refreshments. At Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch, the judges from the recent local Advertising Awards will be joining the local organization to speak about their experiences in a panel discussion about the role of creativity in digital media.

More than 118 Professional ADDY Awards were presented to Southwest Florida creative agencies and businesses, including 3 Judge’s Choice awards and 14 AMY Awards for the highest scoring entry in each major professional category.

The American Advertising Federation conducts the American Advertising Awards, formerly known as the ADDYs. It is the industry's largest competition, attracting more than 40,000 entries every year.

After much consideration, the AdFed Suncoast selected the Mental Health Community Centers (MHCC) last week as its American Advertising Federation (AAF) Suncoast Public Service Client for the 2014-15 year. AdFed Suncoast will provide marketing, design, and broadcast services to the MHCC as a meaningful volunteer opportunity for our membership. This selection comes from Adfed Suncoast’s first open Public Service Application in more than three years.

AdFed Suncoast recently inducted its 2014 board in a boisterous celebration that featured advertising professionals’ many talents at the Florida Studio Theatre.

Are you up to date on the latest digital trends and innovative marketing tools? Join AdFed Suncoast on Thursday, May 15^th for the AdBites Luncheon, “What the Tech? Digital Updates from SXSW to Google Glass” featuring the talented minds of Purple, Rock, Scissors; a digital creative agency based in Orlando.

AdFed Suncoast is pleased to announce its volunteers have completed a full website renovation for the Suncoast Center for Independent Living (SCIL), a non-profit that helps people with disabilities gain independence.