Electric City
Are you ready for it?
Tickets are now on sale
for Galaaa Electric City.
An electric evening awaits. The American Advertising Awards are back, and this year we’re turning up the voltage with Galaaa – a black tie celebraaation of Buffalo’s brightest ideas in advertising. Get your tickets and join us for a night of live music, drinks, apps and honoring the work that powers our creative community. Throughout the night, we’ll unveil the winning work selected by FIVE esteemed judges from across the U.S. and shine a spotlight on colleagues who made an electrifying impact on our community. Trust us, you won’t want to be left in the dark.
Ticket sales hosted by Electric City.
Submissions
Ready to see your work shine? All award submissions are due January 10th, with our first-ever late deadline of January 16th. Students can use promo code EFA25 at checkout through January 13th for a FREE submission courtesy of Riveter Design. Remember, you must be a member to submit – submissions without club membership will not be judged.
Have A Question About Show Night? We Got You.
Gaaallery Hour
Instead of a preview night, submissions will be available for viewing during the Gaaallery Hour held alongside the show’s Cocktaaail Hour. Enjoy apps, open bar and live music while socializing and admiring Buffalo's most electric work. This will begin at 6PM and run until the show.
Galaaa
The show will begin promptly at 8PM where winning work and special awards will be announced. Black tie is encouraged. This theme leans into pop culture and electricity, so don't be afraid to add a little shimmer and shine to your outfit.
Special Awards
Have a coworker who really powered through this year, or maybe a colleague who made an electrifying impact on the community? Nominate them for a special award by January 15th.
LEVY-OSBORN AWARD • FOR • EXCELLENCE • IN • COMMUNICATIONS
Have a coworker who really powered through this year, or maybe a colleague who made an electrifying impact on the community? Nominate them for a special award by January 15th.
NominateJoe Crowley AWARD • FOR • Service
This award recognizes an individual who has amplified AAF Buffalo with their outstanding service and dedication to our club.
NominateFuture Star Award
This award honors an outstanding young professional with five years or less of experience, who is already making a vibrant mark in the creative industry. This nominee must be an AAF Buffalo member for at least one year.
NominateMosaic Award
This award goes to an individual, organization, or company working hard to ensure diversity, equity,
inclusion, and belonging are illuminated within their work.
Showbook
Ads
We’re absolutely buzzing to see your showbook ad. Let your agency shine with a full-page (7.25" x 8.5"), half-page (7.25" x 4.125") or quarter-page (3.5" x 4.125") ad.
Submissions close Feb. 8.
Secure Your Showbook
For the first time EVER, you can order a showbook. Only the winning work receives a complementary book following the show.
Depending on order volume, showbook may arrive after the show.
Sponsors
This year, we're grateful to collaborate with several companies to keep the AAAs electric. To become a show sponsor, email president@aafbuffalo.com.