2026 American Advertising Awards - Fort Worth

February 27, 2026
5:30 PM - 12:00 AM
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Trilogy Studios
5501 Alliance Gateway Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76177
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The Biggest Night in Marketing and Advertising Is Here.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the American Advertising Awards Gala, where the region's most brilliant creative minds, industry leaders, and rising stars come together to celebrate the best in advertising. It’s not just an awards show — it’s the must-attend event for the people shaping the future of our industry.
Whether you're a seasoned pro, an emerging talent, or a passionate supporter of creative excellence, this night promises bold ideas, breakthrough campaigns, and unmatched networking.
👥 Connect with top agency leaders, media partners, marketers, and influencers.
🏆 Celebrate standout work that inspires, persuades, and pushes boundaries.
💬 Engage in conversations that spark ideas and open doors.
🎟️ Tickets and sponsorships are now open — reserve your place at the table where creativity takes center stage.
🥂 What to Expect
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5:30 p.m. – Cocktail Hour — mix, mingle, and raise a glass
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7:00 p.m. – Dinner + Awards Ceremony honoring excellence in advertising and creativity
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9:00 p.m. – On-site Afterparty - Keep the celebration going with music, networking, and more fun.
This event is cocktail attire.
Check in at the registration table upon arrival, pick up your name tag, and find your assigned seat.
🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities
As a sponsor of the 2026 American Advertising Awards, your brand will be showcased to hundreds of creatives, marketers, and media professionals across the Fort Worth region. Sponsorship includes high-visibility brand placements across signage, PR, social media, and more.
$10,000 – TITLE SPONSOR (1):
• Premiere logo placements
• Name in title of event
• Mention in all media and PR pre- and post-event
• Top-listed brand on every sponsorship billing
• Named sponsor of pre-ceremony cocktail hour
• Front-row table
• Names and information of attendees available upon request
• Up to 1-2 minutes on stage
• First right of refusal for next year
• Ten (10) tickets to the awards ceremony
$5,000 – DINNER SPONSOR (1):
• Opportunity to provide branding for the food area
• Opportunity to provide items for food service (plates, napkins, etc.)
• Opportunity to have a booth for "swag" items near the food area
• Second-listed brand on every sponsorship billing
• Front-section table
• Opportunity for live remarks at the event, or video played ( 1 min)
• Eight (8) tickets to the awards ceremony
$5,000 – BAR SPONSOR (1):
• Branded drink(s) of the night
• Opportunity to provide branding to the bar area
• Opportunity to provide branded items for bar service
(plates, napkins, etc.)
• Five (5) tickets to the awards ceremony
$3,000 – PHOTOBOOTH SPONSOR (1):
• Branded photos for both print and email
• Opportunity to provide branded props
• Three (3) tickets to the awards ceremony
$3,000 – ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR (1):
• Shout out prior to performance
• Opportunity to brand the entertainment space
• Branded signage around the stage
• Three (3) tickets to the awards ceremony
$2,500 – AFTER-PARTY SPONSOR (1):
• Name in after-party branding
• Mention at event close and after-party kickoff
• Three (3) tickets to the awards ceremony
$2,000 – PRINT SPONSOR (1):
• Logo on all printed materials and website
• Two tickets to the awards ceremony
$2,000 – STUDENT SHOWCASE SPONSOR (1):
• Supports student entrants and awards
• Logo on student-specific signage/materials
• Shoutout during student award segment
• Option to provide branded scholarship or creative kit to winners
• Two (2) tickets to the awards ceremony
$1,000 – SUPPORTER:
• Logo placement on event website
• Listed as a sponsor in printed program
• Two (2) tickets to the awards ceremony
📩 Interested? Purchase Your Sponsorship Here
Or Contact:
Max Klinedinst
[email protected]

Sponsors
Thank you to all of our event sponsors who help make this event possible!

Tickets
$99.00 AAF Member Ticket
$114.00 after 06:00 pm February 20
$114.00 AAF Corporate Member Ticket
$120.00 Non-AAF Member Ticket
$135.00 after 06:00 pm February 20
$79.00 Student + Educators Ticket
$84.00 after 06:00 pm February 20
$1,000.00 VIP Table of 8
$1,250.00 after 06:00 pm February 20
$10,000.00 Title Sponsor
$5,000.00 Dinner Sponsor
$5,000.00 Bar Sponsor
$3,000.00 Photobooth Sponsor
$2,500.00 After Party Sponsor
$2,000.00 Print Sponsor (in-kind also available)
$2,000.00 Student Showcase Sponsor
$1,000.00 Supporter Sponsor
$500.00 Advertising Sponsor
$114.00 AAF Corporate Member Ticket
$114.00 AAF Corporate Member Ticket
$114.00 AAF Corporate Member Ticket