Melissa Allen - Owner of Myriad Healthcare

Selina Bostic - Communications & Hall of Fame Chair at AAF District 4

Shawn Noratel - President of AAF Suncoast

The Haunted ADDYs

AAF Suncoast

Welcome, foolish creatives…The AAF Suncoast invites you to step inside The Haunted ADDYs.

Ringling College Studio Labs Soundstages and Post-Production Complex

Welcome, foolish creatives… The AAF Suncoast invites you to step inside The Haunted ADDYs, where the spirits of advertising past, present, and future gather for one unforgettable night. Inspired by Disney's iconic Haunted Mansion, this year's 2026 American Advertising Awards Gala transforms excellence in creativity into an eerie, enchanting experience you won't soon forget. On February 21st, the doors will creak open at the Ringling College Studio Labs. Guests are invited to arrive early for exclusive studio tours beginning at 5:00 PM, offering a behind-the-scenes look before the spirits fully awaken. The main gala and awards presentation will begin at 6:00 PM, beckoning designers, marketers, storytellers, and visionaries to celebrate the industry's most hauntingly good work.Expect ghostly glamour, spine-tingling surprises, and award-winning ideas that refuse to rest in peace. So dust off your finest spectral attire and prepare for an evening where creativity rises from the grave, legends are made, and every addy has a story to tell…After all, there's always room for one more.

Agenda

Join Nick Palladio and Tory Logan for a tour of the Ringling College Studio Labs

Tours of the Ringling College Studio Labs

Doors Open/Cocktail Hour

Ceasar Salad
Mini Hamburgers 
Veggie Brusquettes 
Capresa Skewers 
Shrimp Cocktail
Mini Quiches 
Regular Wraps
Mini Pizza
Kabobs
Mac and Cheese Bites 
Vegan Kabobs

Buffet Opens

Final Announments

Shawn Noratel opens the show and professional Best of Category are announced during presentation

Show Begins

Shawn Noratel presents this year's AAF Silver Medal Honorees

AAF Silver Medal

Selina Bostic presents the Judges’ Choice Winners Students, Best of Show Student, Judges’ Choice Winners Professional, Best of Show Professional and Peoples’ Choice Winner

End of Show

Certificates can be picked up at the registration

Reception/End of Show

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