Professional Winners
Silver
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
Best in 24K Awards
Public Service, Ad Chapter or Marketing Chapter
DCA for AAF Memphis
Credits
Doug Carpenter, Executive Creative Director
John David Dowdle, Associate Creative Director
Jerrica Willins, Graphic Designer
Brody Kuhar, Digital Content Creator
Annelise Danielson, Account Management
Leah Gafni, Account Management
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
Birthday Present
Ambient Media, Guerilla Marketing
Lewis Communications for Birmingham Zoo
Credits
Ryan Gernenz, VP/ ExecutiveCreative Director
Roy Burns, Design Director
Blake Young, ACD/Art Director
Cedrick Bearss, ACD/Copywriter
Brian Curtin, Creative Director/Production
Andy Cargile, Production Director
Sandro Laliashvilli, Illustrator
Joy Honeycutt, VP/Account Service
Caroline McVay, Account Manager
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
charity: water “Labor Day”
Social Media, Single Execution
Fire Kite for charity: water
Credits
Alex Goulart , Founder / ECD & Copywriter, Fire Kite
Zach Fugate, Creative Director, Fire Kite
Wes Wages, Producer, Fire Kite
Carrie Todd, Editor
Courtney Morin, Performance Marketing Manager, charity: water
Brady Josephson, Head of Growth & Innovation, charity: water
Scott Harrison, CEO, charity: water
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
charity: water “Sleep for Water”
Television Advertising, Regional/National Single Spot
Film, Video, & Sound, Animation, Special Effects or Motion Graphics
Film, Video, & Sound, Animation, Special Effects or Motion Graphics
Fire Kite for charity: water
Credits
Alex Goulart, Founder / ECD, Fire Kite
Tim Anderson, Head of Strategy, Fire Kite
Judy Kreiter, Head of Production, Fire Kite
Victor Monclüs Gonzalez, Art Director
Steve Sherba, Designer, 837Design
Conor McFarland , Copywriter
Lori Shoukry, Project Manager, Fire Kite
Marshall Lee, Editor, JAMD Productions
Jennifer Lee, Executive Producer, JAMD Productions
Chris Sonnenburg, Executive Producer, Emberscope Studios
Mitch Miller, Illustrator
Clemente Bornacelli, ECD, Mean Machine Music
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
Courting the Dream
Websites, Consumer
Sullivan for Courting the Dream
Credits
Keith Goldberg, ECD & Writer
Cristina Jucan, ACD, Art Director, & Designer
Kayla Earwood, VP, Product; Head of Digital
Alan Jackson, Web Developer
Donald Rayne Mitchell, Writer (Film Director, Producer)
Matt Washburn, VP, Head of Account Service
Marshall Sullivan, Account Executive
Brian Sullivan, Principal
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
Designsensory Branding
Public Service, Advertising Industry Self-Promotion Online/Interactive
Designsensory
Credits
Ben Maxey, Design
Joseph Nother, Creative Direction
Erik Vass, Design
Ryan Lee, Strategy
Lindsay Jones, Project Management
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
Fried Chicken Festival 2025
Film, Video, & Sound, Art Direction Campaign
Spears Group for The National Fried Chicken Festival
Credits
Mary Louise Killen, Creative Director
Emily Bond, Graphic Designer
Jourdan Bates, Associate Graphic Designer
Elle M. Schmidt, Director of Marketing
Yulenda Timothy, Account Coordinator
Que Duong, Photographer
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
Honoring the Life of a Trailblazer
Blogs & Digital Publications, Single
Rockit Science Agency for David Bondy
Credits
Rockit Science Agency
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
LA.IO - Integrated Brand Identity
Integrated Brand Identity Campaign
Monday + Partners for Louisiana Economic Development
Credits
Dylan DiBona, Creative Director/Art Director
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
LA.IO Films
Online Film, Video, and Sound, Webisode Series
Monday + Partners for Louisiana Economic Development
Credits
Dylan DiBona, Creative Director/Art Director
Peter Rudy, Content Director
Countertake, Production Company
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
MBCV Dollhouse
Corporate Social Responsibility, Film, Video, & Sound
Cedar Creative for Mississippi Baptist Children’s Village
Credits
Ethan Milner, Writer, Director, & Editor
Kevin Johnson, Producer & Art Director
Meredith Jackson, Producer
Davis Haines, Talent
Greyson Welch, Camera Operator
Preston Little, Gaffer
Morgon Dickerson, 1st AC & Colorist
J. Adam Wesley, On Set Sound
Chris Todd, Grip
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
Monkey Island Hazy IPA
Sales Promotion, Packaging
Lewis Communications for Birmingham Zoo
Credits
Ryan Gernenz, VP/ ExecutiveCreative Director
Roy Burns, Design Director
Blake Young, ACD/Art Director
Andy Cargile, Production Director
Joy Honeycutt, VP/Account Service
Caroline McVay, Account Manager
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
New Blank Park Zoo Website
Websites, Consumer
Speak Creative for Blank Park Zoo
Credits
Speak Creative
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
Nicotine Pouches, But Grizzlier
Television Advertising, Regional/National Single Spot
Archer for Grizzly Nicotine Pouches
Credits
John Markham, Producer
The Goondocks, Production
A. Cody Osborne, Director
Pratik Panda, Producer & Editor
Barry Wolverton, Sr. Creative Producer & Copywriter
Rich Playford, Creative Director & Art Director
Matt Musick, Strategy
Justin Dobbs, Group Creative Director
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
NMDP PSA: Know Your NMDPs
Film, Video, & Sound, Public Service Online Film, Video, & Sound
Film, Video, & Sound, Music with Lyrics
Film, Video, & Sound, Music with Lyrics
Tombras for NMDP
Credits
Paul Caiozzo, Chief Creative Officer
Nathan Frank, Group Creative Director
Heather Thrash, Group Creative Director
Garrett Mutz, Creative Director
Carol Holsinger, Creative Director
Shelly Saboorian, VP, Group Account Director
Bradley Parcella, Account Director
Ashley Dawson, Account Supervisor
Mike Cox, Group Strategy Director
Ryley Thornton, Associate Strategy Director
Sarah Phillippi, Senior Project Manager
Emily Cabral, Agency Producer
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
Oolie Launch
Integrated Brand Identity Campaign
Creative Energy for Oolie
Credits
Jacy Embray, Art Director
Sarah Growden, Art Director
Adia Chaney, Copywriter
Stacey Suarez, Sr. Designer
Greg Seaver, Photographer
Jen Bates, Agency Producer
Bill May, Digital Director
Michelle Hartmann, Brand Executive
Jackie Silver, Brand Executive
Brad Eshbach, Strategy
Kelsey Kagan, Social Media Manager
Will Griffith, ECD
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
Orkin Bug Bites
Online Film, Video, and Sound, Webisode Single
Branded Content for Online Film, Video & Sound Single Entry
Branded Content for Online Film, Video & Sound Single Entry
Jackson Spalding for Orkin Pest Control
Credits
Alex Loomis, Executive Creative Director
Wade Stringfellow, Creative Director
Alicia Harwell, Executive Producer
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
PATTERNS (DELUXE) Art Book + CD
Film, Video, & Sound, Art Direction
Black River Entertainment
Credits
P Tracy, Art Direction/Design
Ashley Kohorst Sieling, Art Direction/Design/Copywriting
Willow Johnson, Art Direction/Design
Naomi Miles, Design
Chris Palau, Design
Lucas Sterrett, Design
Brandon Kohorst, Asset Research Assistance/Copywriting
Nyk Allen, Photography
Catherine Powell, Photography
MC Demetriades, Art Production
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
PhaseOne
Film, Video, & Sound, Cinematography
MAITAI FILMS
Credits
Randy Arnold, Cinematography
Chace Strickland, Director
PC Strickland, Editor
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
Pollinator Pantone Poster Series
Film, Video, & Sound, Illustration Series
Pretty Useful Co. for The Biodiversity Victory Gardens Project
Credits
Allie Mounce, Designer and Illustrator
Clare Freeman, Art Director
Katie Mars, Project Manager
Betsy Peterson, Client
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
Prisma Health Here for Good
Television Advertising, Regional/National Campaign
Prisma Health
Credits
Sharyl Smith, Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
Elizabeth Thompson, Director of Marketing & Brand Development
Brains, Creative Agency
Voyager, Production
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
Reno Rodeo 2026 Posters
Elements of Advertising, Copywriting
Good Giant for Reno Rodeo
Credits
Mark Naparstek, Executive Creative Director
Steven Aramini, Creative Director/Copy
Christine Lagrassa, Senior Designer
Madison Spiegel, Account Executive
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
RiverBeat 2025 Art Direction
Film, Video, & Sound, Art Direction Campaign
St. Francis Elevator Ride for RiverBeat Music Festival
Credits
Josh Breeden, Creative / Art Director
Tree People International, Motion Animation & Editing
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
RiverBeat 2025 Brand Identity Campaign
Integrated Brand Identity Campaign
St. Francis Elevator Ride for RiverBeat Music Festival
Credits
Josh Breeden, Creative / Art Director
Tree People International, Motion Animation & Editing
Anthoney Carter, Simple Focus Web Design & Development
Savannah Bearden, Video Director
Tyler Woodard, Video Editor
Benjamin Rednour, Video Executive Producer
Matt Fremstad, Video Director of Photography
Peter Braswell, Video Director of Photography
Drew Smith, Video Field Producer
Sharrika Evans, Video Producer
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
Seek Alabama
Social Media, Campaign
Big Communications for Innovate Alabama
Credits
Shannon Harris, Executive Creative Director
Jake Odom, Creative Director
Chris Seagle, Senior Art Director
Ashton Jah, Copywriter
Cecilia Wood, Social Media & Content Curator
Dylane Hurd, Content Creator
Janey Diuguid, Senior Integrated Strategic Planner
JaneAnne Yager, Account Director
Mary Cate O'Neil, Senior Client Engagement Manager
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
Seek Alabama: Closer Than You Think
Film, Video, & Sound, Video Editing
Big Communications for Innovate Alabama
Credits
Shannon Harris, Executive Creative Director
Jake Odom, Creative Director
Chris Seagle, Senior Art Director
Ashton Jah, Copywriter
Kristin Dober, Senior Producer
JaneAnne Yager, Account Director
Mary Cate O'Neil, Senior Client Engagement Manager
Henry Busby, Director/Editor
Caleb Zorn, Director of Photography
Lane McGiboney, Sound Design
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
Simple Wish
Advertising Industry Self-Promotion Film, Video, & Sound
Animation, Special Effects or Motion Graphics
Animation, Special Effects or Motion Graphics
Lewis Communications
Credits
Ryan Gernenz, VP/Executive Creative Director
Scott Shalles, ACD/Copywriter
Brian Curtin, Creative Director/Production
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
Specialists Need Specialists, Too
Television Advertising, Regional/National Campaign
Integrated Regional/National Consumer Campaign
Integrated Regional/National Consumer Campaign
Big Communications for The American College of Financial Services
Credits
Shannon Harris, Executive Creative Director
Jake Odom, Creative Director
Laurie Hollar, Copywriter
Kristin Dober, Senior Producer
Janey Diuguid, Senior Integrated Strategic Planner
Alejandra Vecchini, Account Director
Bella, Production Company
Sean Davé, Director
Caleb Zorn, Director of Photography
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
United Ability - Possibility
Television Advertising, Local Campaign
Champ Creative for United Ability
Credits
Sam Miller, Creative Director, Copywriter, & Editor
Dustin Gunter, DP & Editor
Tyler Daniels, Motion Graphics
Heather Jeffcoat, Producer
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
UnPlan Your Trip | Alabama Tourism
Integrated Campaign, Regional/National Consumer Campaign
Luckie & Co. for Alabama Tourism Department
Credits
Stephanie Naman, Executive Creative Director
Mat Powell, Senior Art Director
Joe Whitlock, Copywriter
Bob Harrison, Creative Director
John Hunter, Director/DP/Editor
Karen Kizzire, Head of Production
Lizzie Holt, Director of Production
Ryan Hayslip, Photography
David Rowe, 2nd Unit DP
Mike Lagattuta, Producer
Ruth Akin Mann, Line Producer
Kristi Walker, Production Coordinator
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
UnPlan Your Trip | Alabama Tourism
Film, Video, & Sound, Music With/Without Lyrics Campaign
Luckie & Co. for Alabama Tourism Department
Credits
Stephanie Naman, Executive Creative Director
Bob Harrison, Creative Director
Mat Powell, Senior Art Director
Joe Whitlock, Senior Copywriter
Karen Kizzire, Head of Production
The Brook & The Bluff, Music
FAME Studios, Music Production/Mix
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
Welcome Out
Integrated Campaign, Regional/National Consumer Campaign
PETERMAYER for Delaware North Parks and Resorts
Credits
Dave Damman, Chief Creative Officer
Troy Leyenaar, Sr. Creative Lead/Copywriter
Margot Bienvenu, Sr. Art Director
David Crane, VP, Director of Account Management
Mandi Credeur, Account Supervisor
Eric Camardelle, Sr. Strategist
Sara Chambers Johnson, Media Supervisor
Morgan Murray, Director of Social Media
Jesse Delerno, Director, Project Management
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
Year in Hate & Extremism
Film, Video, & Sound, Art Direction
The Southern Poverty Law Center
Credits
Claudia Hong, Senior Designer
Meagan Lilly, Deputy Director of Creative, Design
Chris Mihal, Director of Creative
2025-2026
Silver ADDY®
YUFA Brand/Character Guide
Film, Video, & Sound, Copywriting
Archer for Grizzly
Credits
Katie Steed, ACD & Art Director
Ryan Steed, Copywriter
Justin Dobbs, Group Creative Director