Game Night — Where Creativity Wins Big
Join us for the most anticipated creative event of the year — the 2026 AAF-GLV Design Awards Gala held on Thursday, March 5, at Cedar Crest College (Canova Dining Hall within the Tompkins College Center) in Allentown. This year’s theme brings a playful twist to our celebration of outstanding advertising and design work across the Greater Lehigh Valley.
We’ll recognize the best in student and professional work, share laughs and inspiration, and raise a glass (or two) to this year’s standout creatives.
The event will run from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, with the awards ceremony starting promptly at 7:00 pm. Your ticket price includes a delicious display of stationed Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Beer, wine, and signature cocktails are also included.
Tickets are on sale now. Reserve your spot by Friday, February 27.
$85 Member Pricing
$100 Non-member Pricing
$55 Student Pricing
Sponsor the 2026 AAF-GLV American Advertising Awards —
Where Creativity Wins Big!
We want you to be a part of the region’s biggest celebration of creative excellence. The 2026
AAF-GLV American Advertising Awards brings a playful new twist with a Game Night–themed
gala that blends competition, creativity, and community.
Event Details
- Date: March 5, 2026
- Location: Cedar Crest College
- Attendance: 90–150 creative professionals, students, and industry leaders
Why Sponsor?
Sponsoring the American Advertising Awards puts your brand in front of the area’s top advertisers, designers, marketers, educators, and students. Benefits include:
- High-visibility brand exposure
- Support for emerging creative talent
- Association with innovation and professional excellence
- Fun, memorable brand integration tied into our themed event
Game Show Presenter – $1,500 (Exclusive)
Only one available
- Event billed as “Presented by [Your Company]”
- Primary logo placement across all event materials
- On-stage speaking opportunity (2 minutes)
- 4 complimentary event tickets
- Featured in event slideshow
- Inclusion in AAF-GLV newsletter and post-event PR
Signature Drink Sponsor – $500
Two available
- Naming rights to a themed cocktail or mocktail
- Branded bar signage and table tents
- 2 complimentary event tickets
- Social media promotion
Prize & Swag Sponsor – $350
- Logo on prize slides and game visuals
- Opportunity to give branded swag
- Name mention during prize segments
- 1 complimentary event ticket
Student Sponsor – $200
- Support student attendance
- Listed as a Creative Futures Sponsor
- 1 complimentary event ticket
- Social media thank-you
Have a fun idea?
Custom sponsorships and in-kind contributions welcome! Let’s build something creative together.
Interested in sponsoring or have entry questions?
Contact Sarah Sterner-Hausknecht at sterner.design@gmail.com or download our sponsorship sheet.
Let’s make this year’s ADDYs unforgettable — and give creativity the celebration it deserves.