School of Advertising

Advertising Awards

Cows wearing colorful hats stand on a green field with a baseball diamond, with more cows in the distance.

At Academy of Art University, we don’t just celebrate student success—we help make it happen. The Academy covers entry fees for top industry competitions, giving student work the exposure it deserves.

And it pays off. Our students consistently earn awards in major contests, recognized for bold ideas, strong craft, and standout creativity.

Annalicia Lugo

Gold ADDY: Rights without borders, Outdoor & Transit Advertising Campaign

Gold ADDY: Rights without borders, Social Media Campaign

Gold ADDY: Rights without borders, Integrated Advertising Campaign

National GOLD ADDY for her Amnesty International campaign, Rights without Borders.

Black and white photograph of a large group of refugees with a quote about fear and a yellow Amnesty International logo.
Children working with rocks and tools in a distressed environment, seeking rest.
People walking on a city street with an Amnesty International poster about shelter denial.
Screenshots of Instagram posts with messages advocating for refugee safety, workers' rights, and ending human trafficking.

Jamie Baden

Gold ADDY: Garden Creamery: Eat Dessert First, Integrated Advertising Campaign

Gold ADDY: Garden Creamery: Eat Dessert First, Outdoor & Transit Advertising Campaign

Gold ADDY: Garden Creamery: Eat Dessert First, Social Media Campaign

Gold ADDY: Garden Creamery: Eat Dessert First, Copywriting

Gold ADDY: RAISIN’ CANE, Guerilla Marketing, Installations and Events Campaign

Rooster breaking into a microwave with fried chicken and Cane's drink, fiery background.
Screenshots of Instagram posts and text about reasons to eat dessert first.
Digital billboards featuring a rooster and the slogan
Billboard with pink background displaying ice cream flavors and slogans:
Person lying on bed with colorful cityscape background, with the word

Madison Hatfield

Gold ADDY: Evil Egg Co “Whistleblower”, Television Advertising

Animated turkey with human-like eyes, wearing a surprised expression.

William Gustafsson Jonson

Best of Show: Clover Sonoma: Happier Cows, Integrated Advertising Campaign

Gold ADDY: Clover Sonoma: Happier Cows, Integrated Advertising Campaign

Gold ADDY: Clover Sonoma: Happier Cows, Outdoor & Transit Advertising Campaign

Gold ADDY: Clover Sonoma: Happier Cows, Social Media Campaign

Cows on a green field with a tagline
Two digital signs showing baseball and soccer tactics, surrounded by trees and parked cars.
Cows wearing hats and accessories on Instagram posts.