Bring the Unique, the Curious, the Weird, and Wonderful
The RAF, the connection for Rochester's advertising, design, and marketing communications community, will show off its freaky side at the 2010 ADDY Awards show on March 12, 2010. RAF is asking those in the Rochester creative community to dust off the leotards and channel their inner freak for the 2010 ADDY Awards. With fortunetellers, fire breathers, cotton candy, and ice cream—this year's event will surely capture the true essence of its bizarre and eccentric attendees.
"The RAF's Annual Addy Awards Show & Party exists to honor and celebrate creative excellence in advertising and the advertising arts," said Joe Mayernik, RAF president. "Winning an Addy is a major creative achievement and that calls for a major celebration."
This year submissions were down, due in part to the state of our economy and business—yet the work that was judged is strong and will translate into a show that is inspiring, and rewarding for the creative community." This year's show takes place on Friday, March 12, at the Radisson Hotel in Downtown Rochester. The event is black-tie optional, but attendees are encouraged to be creative with their attire, whether the women let their beards grow, or the gentleman bring their swords to swallow, come one come all! The night begins at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and a creative gallery—where attendees will be showcasing their work from the past year. The awards ceremony will take place from 8:00 until 10:00 p.m., after which the party will continue with entertainment and dancing until 1:00 a.m.
The ADDY Awards show has been an ongoing annual event in Rochester since 1991. The awards are recognized internationally as one of the advertising industry's largest and most representative competitions. ADDYs are awarded in several categories, including print, television, radio, and Web. Rochester winners will go on to compete at a regional level, and then possibly on to the national/international finals. Each year, RAF recruits world-class judges from around the country to evaluate the entries. Judging for the 19th annual Rochester ADDYs took place in Chicago, by a talented board of advertising professionals.
Tickets are required for the event, and pricing is as follows: $75.00 for non-RAF members; $65.00 for RAF members; and $25.00 for students. To reserve your tickets visit http://www.rafconnect.org/events/addys/tickets. All tickets must be purchased by March 5, 2010. Sponsors for the 2010 ADDY Awards include: RAF and Xerox Corporation. For more information on the 2010 ADDY Awards, visit www.rafconnect.org.
About RAF
The RAF serves current and aspiring communications professionals by connecting them to powerful new ideas and experiences and by creating a better understanding of the functions of marketing and its value. The RAF is an affiliate of the American Advertising Federation, the national organization empowered by more than 50,000 professionals in 220 advertising clubs, 220 college chapters, and 100 corporations. For more information, visit www.rafconnect.org.
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