What a night to remember at the 2026 AAF District 4 American Advertising Awards Gala at Kennedy Space Center! 🚀✨
From celebrating incredible creative work to networking under the rockets, this year’s gala was truly out of this world. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so special. The American Advertising Awards continue to recognize the best in creative excellence across the industry, and this year’s event was one for the books.
Want to relive the night? Be sure to check out our 2026 album on our facebook page or visit our website to view and download your gala photos! 📸
Link in our bio and story!
#AmericanAdvertisingAwards #ADDYs #KennedySpaceCenter #AAF #CreativeExcellence Advertising Marketing SpaceCoast EventRecap
🚀 I’m Speaking at Max Q!
Andrea Farmer, Director of Business Development at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, is taking the stage at AAF District 4’s Professional Conference with her keynote: “Creating a Cosmos of Collaboration: How Sponsorships and Promotions Power the Ultimate Space Destination.”
In her session, Andrea will share how strategic partnerships with iconic brands like Lockheed Martin, Omega, Crayola, and McDonald’s help elevate the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex expanding reach, boosting visibility, and creating unforgettable, out-of-this-world guest experiences that inspire millions. From major attraction sponsorships to national promotional campaigns, she’ll dive into how collaboration fuels innovation and storytelling in the space industry.
📅 April 25, If you’re attending the District 4 full conference, this is one session you won’t want to miss!
#MaxQConference #AAFDistrict4 #ImSpeakingAtMaxQ #MarketingLeadership #BrandPartnerships #SpaceIndustry #KennedySpaceCenter #CreativeStrategy #ExperienceDesign 🚀
I’m speaking at MAX Q! 🚀
Join Andrea Hill at the AAF District 4 Professional Conference on April 25th for her session, Experience By Design: Creating Meaningful Moments with Tech. She’ll explore the “tech vs. nature” myth and how Brevard Zoo is using innovative technology to enhance not replace real-world connections, helping families engage with nature in more meaningful and memorable ways.
As Director of Marketing & Communications at Brevard Zoo, Andrea brings over 20 years of experience in nonprofit marketing, leading brand strategy, audience engagement, media relations, and revenue-supporting initiatives for mission-driven organizations.
If you’re attending the District 4 full conference, you won’t want to miss this conversation on blending innovation with purpose. See you there!
#MaxQ #AAFDistrict4 #Advertising #Marketing #NonprofitMarketing #BrevardZoo #ExperienceDesign #Innovation #TechAndNature #CreativeStrategy #ConferenceSeason
🚀 I’m Speaking at MAX Q!
Join us at the AAF District 4 Max Q Conference on April 25th for an incredible keynote from Amber Williams, COO at Latitude.
In her session, “Amplifying Your Creative Instincts with AI,” Amber dives into how AI is transforming the creative process—from simply analyzing audience reactions to actively guiding what creators should do next. Through real-time insights and a live look at Lumiere, you’ll see how AI is becoming a true creative partner—helping refine ideas, sharpen instincts, and elevate impact.
With over 20 years of experience across NBCUniversal, Paramount, and Discovery, Amber brings a powerful perspective on turning audience data into meaningful creative and business results.
If you’re attending the full conference, you won’t want to miss this one.
#MAXQ #AAF #Advertising #CreativeAI #Innovation
🚀 I’m Speaking at MAX Q!
Join us at the AAF District 4 Student Conference as Cameron Falzone, Owner & Creative Director of Sauce Logic Web Design, takes the stage!
With nearly two decades of experience spanning branding, public relations, and digital strategy, Cameron has built an impressive career that started in the agency world working with Fortune 100 brands like General Motors, Best Buy, and Red Bull. From managing large-scale campaigns to driving millions of media impressions, he’s turned that foundation into a career focused on helping businesses grow through smart, strategic storytelling.
Today, through Sauce Logic Web Design, Cameron partners with brands across industries to create impactful identities, high-converting websites, and integrated marketing strategies that connect creativity with real business results. His approach blends strategy, design, and relationship-building to help businesses stand out and scale with purpose.
🎤 Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from Cameron at MAX Q on April 25 especially if you’re attending the AdPath Conference. This is a session you won’t want to miss!
#MaxQ #AAFDistrict4 #AdPath #Marketing #Branding #WebDesign #CreativeStrategy
✨ I’m Speaking at MAX Q! ✨
Join us on April 25 at the AAF District 4 Student Conference for an inspiring session with Elyse Falzone, International Business Energetics Strategist, Keynote Speaker, and transformational leader impacting over 100,000 people worldwide.
With 20+ years of experience across wellness, fashion, luxury services, and entertainment, Elyse brings a powerful blend of strategy and embodiment to leadership. As the creator of the Intuitive Intelligence Blueprint™ and host of The Sacred CEO Podcast, she’s known for helping leaders unlock clarity, alignment, and next-level growth through her Audit, Align, Ascend™ methodology.
If you’re registered for the AdPath Conference, you won’t want to miss this. Expect insights that are not only inspiring—but immediately actionable.
🚀 Get ready to elevate your leadership, activate your vision, and step into your next level.
#MAXQ #AAFDistrict4 #AdPath #StudentConference #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #KeynoteSpeaker #FutureLeaders
🚀 I’m Speaking at Max Q! 🎤
Join us for an incredible session with Adam Swiatek, a strategic digital marketing and communications leader with 15+ years of experience driving innovation for global travel and entertainment brands.
From leading Digital Strategy & CX Innovation at Universal Destinations & Experiences where he launched the Universal Inspire Studio to managing brand strategy at Wiley University Services (boosting enrollments by 20% during COVID-19), Adam brings a wealth of real-world insight. He’s also played a key role at Carnival Corporation, helping roll out the groundbreaking OceanMedallion and leading campaigns that generated over 7 billion impressions, and began his career at The Walt Disney Company driving high-impact CRM marketing initiatives.
Recognized as an Orlando Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree, Adam is known for turning complex ideas into powerful, guest-focused experiences while leading high-performing teams.
📅 April 25th, If you’re registered for the AdPath Conference, you won’t want to miss it!
🔗 Be sure to follow Adam on LinkedIn to stay inspired and connected.
#aafdistrict4 #keynotespeaker #maxq #annualconference #adpath
Big ideas. Real client. Next level competition 🏈✨
On April 11th in Orlando, top student teams took on one of the biggest names in sports, the National Football League at the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC). From strategic insights to bold creative, these students delivered campaigns built for a national stage.
🥇 1st Place: Flagler College
Advancing to the next round! If they place in the Top 8 of the virtual competition, they’ll move on to Nationals 👏
🥈 2nd Place: Lynn University
🥉 3rd Place: Florida State University
🏅 4th Place: Nova Southeastern University
✨ Special Awards
📈 Best Pitch Deck: Flagler College
📊 Best Research: Florida State University
💡 Best Brand Activation: Lynn University
Huge congratulations to all the teams who tackled a powerhouse client and brought forward innovative, insight-driven campaigns. The future of advertising is looking strong 💪🔥
#NSAC #AAF #NFL #StudentAdvertising #FutureOfAdvertising
The energy is electric ⚡ following the incredible Artemis II launch—and we’re keeping that momentum going!
Join us for the AAF District 4 MAX Q | The Advertising Innovation Forum & Gala on April 25th where innovation meets inspiration. Set under the Saturn V Rocket, this is your chance to celebrate creativity, connect with industry leaders, and make history as a winner at the AAF District 4 American Advertising Awards.
🚀 Feel the excitement.
🏆 Celebrate the best in advertising.
✨ Be part of something unforgettable.
Registration deadline is April 10th—don’t miss your chance to be part of it!
#aafdistrict4 #anericanadvertisingawards #kennedyspacecenter #artemisii #winanaddy
🚀 Ready to launch your future in advertising?
Hear from our District 4 Education Chair, Gabrielle Jarmoszko, about what you’ll experience at the AdPath Student Conference from networking with industry professionals to gaining real world insights that can shape your career.
🎓 Students: You may be eligible to attend AdPath for FREE through our sponsorship program. Apply now using the link below:
/adpath-sponsorship-request
🤝 Want to support the next generation of talent? Sponsors can help make this opportunity possible. Learn more here:
/ad-path-donation-form
📍Join us April 24–26 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for an unforgettable experience.
We’ll see you there. 🌌
#aafdistrict4 #adpath #studentconference
🚀 Initiating countdown…
The AAF District 4 Annual Conference: MAX Q | The Advertising Innovation Forum & Gala is cleared for launch. This isn’t your typical conference, it’s a fully immersive mission designed to take you beyond the ballroom and into orbit.
Set along Florida’s iconic Space Coast, this experience follows a launch sequence of discovery featuring site visits and guided exploration where ideas aren’t just discussed, they’re activated. You’ll reach “Max Q” the moment of maximum intensity, engagement, and breakthrough by experiencing innovation in motion, in real-world environments.
🌌 AAF D4 Governor Stephanie Byrd invites you to take flight and push past limits as you reach new creative altitudes at Max Q.
🎓 Future innovators, your mission is ready. Through AdPath, students can attend the conference for free. Visit the AAF District 4 website to learn more and complete the AdPath Sponsorship Application to secure your seat on this journey.
/adpath-sponsorship-request
🛰️ Ready for launch? Register now:
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Or access registration through the link in our bio.
Engines on. Systems go. Let’s reach Max Q together.
#aafdistrict4 #winanaddy #kennedyspacecenter🚀 #MAXQ
Nominations are still open for this year’s Jack Philipps Gold Medal!
The Jack Philipps Gold Medal is the highest honor bestowed by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) District 4. Awarded during our American Advertising Awards gala, this award is given to one individual in recognition of their outstanding contributions to AAF District 4 and furthering the advertising industry’s standards, creative excellence, public service.
Please submit your nominations by March 23, 2026 to [email protected]
For more information and past winners, visit aafdistrict4.org/jackphilipps or the link in our bio!
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