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Celebrating the Best Advertising in the Inland Empire

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer
February 24, 2025 at 01:01pm. Views: 1428

 

Tickets are now available for the much-anticipated 2025 ADDY Awards Gala presented by The Inland Empire American Advertising Federation (AAF). This event celebrates the best of all advertising produced in the Inland Empire over the past year, recognizing both professional and student winners. 

 

The Gala is March 21st at the Life Arts Center in Riverside. The evening will begin with a reception at 7:00 pm, followed by a sit-down plated dinner and the awards presentation.

“This year’s competition has seen a remarkable resurgence in professional entries, reaching pre-pandemic levels and the highest numbers since 2019. The student competition is also thriving, tying a six-year record for the most participating schools”, said Mark Landon, IEAAF Addy Chair. 

 

“The ADDY Gala offers a fantastic opportunity for agencies, advertising professionals, and students to network, celebrate creativity, and recognize the best work in the region. Whether you entered the competition or simply want to support the industry, this is an event you won't want to miss,” said IEAAF President John McCarty. 

 

ADDY Awards Gala Details:

  • Date: March 21, 2024
  • Time: Reception at 7:00 pm, followed by dinner and awards presentation
  • Location: Life Arts Center, Riverside
  • Tickets: Available for purchase at InlandEmpireAAF.com

 

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit InlandEmpireAAF.com. For questions, please contact Mark Landon at or call (909) 986-7502.

 

About the Inland Empire AAF:

The Inland Empire AAF is a community of advertising and graphic design professionals representing national and regional companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. The organization provides educational opportunities through guest speakers and hosts the local American Advertising Awards, the industry’s largest and most representative competition in the United States. Founded in the late 1980s, the Inland Empire AAF is dedicated to promoting excellence in advertising and fostering connections within the industry. Learn more at InlandEmpireAAF.com.

 

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