2026 American Advertising Awards

We’re rewinding to the era of pixels, punchy graphics, and pure creative energy. This year’s American Advertising Awards are going full 8-bit with Pixel Perfect, a throwback celebration of the bold, the bright, and the brilliantly executed. 

On February 28, 2026, we’re plugging in and powering up to honor Central Minnesota’s best and brightest in advertising. You know the ones: the innovators, dreamers, and design rebels who keep our creative scene buzzing. From Pong-level beginnings to full-resolution brilliance, every idea starts with a pixel, and this year, we’re celebrating the ones that came together perfectly. 

So dust off your Walkman, tease that hair, and get ready to play. The creative game is on – and only the pixel-perfect will win.

Details on submitting your work can be found on the 2026 American Advertising Awards website.

February 28th, 2026

The Gorecki Center at the College of Saint Benedict
37 College Ave S, St Joseph, MN
Doors open at 6:30 PM Show begins at 7:30 PM

[Tickets]

Early Bird Ticket Price: (12/1/25-2/2/26)
$25 Pro Member / $45 Pro / $360 Table (8 Spots) / $16 Student Member / $30 Student (Parent/Sibling of Student)

Regular Ticket Price: (2/3/26-Day of the Show):
$35 Pro Member / $55 Pro / $360 Table (8 Spots) / $21 Student Member / $35 Student (Parent/Sibling of Student)

Early Bird Rates (now until 1/24):
$25 Pro Member / $45 Pro / $360 Table (8 Spots) / $16 Student Member / $30 Student (Parent/Sibling of Student)

Early Bird Rates now until 1/20

$25 Pro Member / $45 Pro / $16 Student Member / $30 Student (Parent/Sibling of Student)

Regular Ticket Price: (1/21-Day of the Show):

If you are a member, please login to be able to purchase your member rate ticket.

Note: members get one ticket at the member rate. Other tickets for non-members should be purchased at non-member prices.

Not a member yet? Learn more about our membership options.

Walk-Ins are welcome night of event, cash or card are accepted.

[Sponsor Opportunities]

Support our local advertising industry’s biggest event of the year by becoming an American Advertising Awards sponsor. This is your chance to stand behind Central Minnesota’s creative community and help celebrate the work that moves our industry forward.

Whether you’re attending with your team or looking to make a meaningful contribution, we offer sponsorship levels for every level of involvement:

$250 Sponsor — Includes two complimentary tickets
$500 Sponsor — Includes five complimentary tickets
$750 Sponsor — Includes a full table (8 tickets)

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Reach out for more details and availability.