Thank you to everyone who entered the American Advertising Awards in Augusta, Georgia! This year’s competition was a tremendous success, and we’re already looking forward to next year—bigger, bolder, and better than ever!
The American Advertising Awards is the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition, attracting more than 25,000 entries each year in the three-tier competition . The mission of the American Advertising Awards is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising.
Professional Winners
Our local creatives brought home major wins, showcasing the extraordinary talent and innovation our city has to offer.
Leading the charge, Wier / Stewart dominated the awards with an impressive sweep of Best of Show (BOS) and Judges Choice honors across multiple categories. Their “Sow Amazing” Campaign Photography earned the prestigious BOS – Overall, while their Columbus Museum Brand Identity secured BOS – Campaign.
The accolades didn’t stop there – Wier / Stewart continued their winning streak with several Judges Choice awards:
- The W/S “Hot Box” Valentine
- Wier / Stewart Mockumentary Series
- Southern Soul & Song Postcards
Another shining star was Freelancer Ellie Benson, who took home BOS – Digital for the stunning Field Botanicals E-Commerce project. Her work stood out in the digital realm, proving that Augusta talent knows no bounds.
A huge congratulations to all the winners for their dedication, creativity, and hard work! Your brilliance keeps Augusta at the forefront of advertising excellence.
Let’s keep the celebration going – here’s to another year of pushing creative boundaries!
Student Winners
Congratulations to the talented student winners of the 2025 American Advertising Awards – Augusta Chapter! Your creativity and dedication have shone brightly, and we’re proud to showcase your incredible work. This year’s winning entries span innovative campaigns and bold storytelling, setting a new standard for student excellence.
The Savannah College of Art and Design student brought home the gold and silver this year with some very impressive work that is sure to revolutionize the design space.
Some standout achievements included the Fishwife: Because We Can campaign, which claimed the prestigious Best of Show award, and Aperol, which matched its brilliance by securing multiple Gold wins! When it came to the Silver awards, coffee proved to be a crowd favorite, with both coffee campaigns Chamberlain Coffee: The Perfect Brew and Nespresso: Curate small luxuries, brewing up an impressive six wins each!
This year’s American Advertising Awards was full of creativity, excitement, and unforgettable work! We loved seeing the incredible campaigns you brought to life and can’t wait to see what you’ll create next. We want to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising—and your work deserves to be celebrated!
Start dreaming big—we’re already looking forward to seeing your amazing submissions next year!