American Advertising Federation Southern Illinois

03/07/2026

Amy Strauss Dion proudly arrives with our Adlympic torch just in time to announce the best of show winner! Ryan Palmer. Congratulations!

02/28/2026

02/27/2026

02/26/2026

Celebrating the work and the people behind it. That’s what we’re all about!

02/26/2026

Shoutout Schwebel Printing & Graphics for making this year's gold ADDY awards.🤩

02/26/2026

What a fun night! 😆🎤🗽 AAF SI is so grateful to everyone who came out or entered work in the ADDYs this year. THANK YOU! Special thanks to Hangar 9 for the perfect venue and the students who helped bring it all together.

Congratulations winners! See you at the next one. 👀 #2026

02/24/2026

Tomorrow we celebrate some of Southern Illinois’ most creative advertising & media work from 2025.

Join us at Hangar 9 in Carbondale. Doors open at 5:30PM and the awards at 6PM. Come early for drinks + pre-show fun. Bring your people! hashtag

The event is free and open to everyone.

02/19/2026

Consider this your official sneak peek. The Adlympic Torch. Our signature sip for the 2026 American Advertising Awards.

✨ Reposado Tequila
🍊 Orange Syrup
🍋 Fresh Lime Juice
🌿 Bitters
🥂 Brut Champagne

Huge shoutout to Hangar 9 for lighting it up for us. 🍾🥂🔥 Start hydrating now. See you Wednesday!

02/19/2026

One week until the torch is lit. 🔥

02/17/2026

It takes a team to pull this off and it takes your entries, your energy, and your presence to make it worth it. We believe the incredible talent in Southern Illinois is worth showing up for!

Our crew is deep in the details & counting down to this year’s American Advertising Awards. We can’t wait for you to experience what we’ve been working on the last several months.

Huge shoutout to the student admins for your organization, ideas, and ex*****on! We’re excited. We’re ready. We hope to see you there.

Feb 25 | 6pm | Hangar 9

02/11/2026

There’s no plane ride to Milan needed to collect these medals… 2️⃣ weeks until the American Advertising Awards hit Carbondale.

Bring your dream team, your creative partners, your biggest supporters and ⛸️🏆

Feb 25 | Hangar 9