AAF Seattle is proud to announce our new Board of Directors! This passionate group of industry leaders is committed to advocating for our members, supporting the next generation of talent, and creating opportunities for our community to thrive.
We’re excited for another year of growth, collaboration, and connection. Have questions? Our board is here for you. Come meet them in person at our August Networking Night this week🎉
We were so busy meeting creatives, admiring awesome work on display and listening to the inspiring presentations that we barely remembered to collect evidence that we were there. Here is just a very small bite of everything we saw and enjoyed!
Such a joy to be able to support this event by @creativeworks . Thank you for bringing together so much talent and inspiration to Seattle.
If you missed Creative Works West 2026, you missed out!
We hope to see you there next year!
This year’s Silver Medal winner, Natalie Gossett, has built a career defined by strategic rigor, measurable impact, and enduring leadership. As co-founder and president of Hunt Marketing Group, she has helped brands across industries turn smart strategy into real results. We’re proud to recognize her contributions to Seattle’s marketing community and celebrate this well-earned honor. The award will be presented as part of the American Advertising Awards Gala on April 23!
Anna Li is a NYC-based Creative Director whose work sits at the intersection of luxury, culture, and modern brand expression. With experience shaping campaigns and brand systems across fashion, beauty, hospitality, and beyond, she brings a sharp eye for relevance, craft, and cultural resonance. We’re thrilled to have her on the judging panel for the 2026 American Advertising Awards Seattle.
Bill Cochran brings serious creative chops and a sharp sense of humor to this year’s judging panel. As Executive Creative Director at Lerma, Bill has built a career making memorable work across nearly every advertising category, always finding ways to bring energy to the unexpected. From award-winning campaigns to Super Bowl recognition, his work proves that great ideas can come from anywhere. We’re excited to have him as a judge for the 2026 American Advertising Awards Seattle.
Mary Ellen Farrar brings more than two decades of production excellence to this year’s judging panel. With experience leading multimillion-dollar, multi-platform campaigns for global brands across automotive, telecom, food and beverage, and retail, she knows what it takes to turn creative vision into high-impact work. Her career reflects both range and rigor, and we’re excited to have her perspective on the 2026 American Advertising Awards Seattle panel.
Vicky Mo is an award-winning creative whose work and leadership have made an impact across both industry and education. With more than 12 years of experience, most recently at Wieden+Kennedy, she brings a strong eye for craft, culture, and visual storytelling. As the first East Asian female professor in the Advertising/Creative Direction department at ArtCenter, she also represents the kind of creative leadership that helps shape what comes next. We’re excited to welcome her to the 2026 American Advertising Awards Seattle judging panel.
From Tokyo to New York to Los Angeles, Yoshie Hozumi brings a global creative perspective to this year’s judging panel. Currently a Creative Director at Media Arts Lab, Yoshie is helping shape iconic work for Apple, blending vision, craft, and cultural fluency along the way. We’re thrilled to have her perspective as part of the 2026 American Advertising Awards Seattle.
Meet the judges for the 2026 American Advertising Awards Seattle. This year’s panel brings together an exceptional mix of creative, strategic, and production talent from across the industry, with experience spanning luxury, culture, brand systems, integrated campaigns, iconic global work, and award-winning execution. We’re honored to have these five leaders bringing their perspective, taste, and expertise to the work. Stay tuned as we introduce each judge individually. See their decisions at the 2026 American Advertising Awards Show Gala & Silver Medal Presentation on April 23rd. Go to the link in bio to get your tickets.
The 2026 American Advertising Awards Seattle Show Gala is almost here. Join us for Creativity is Human, a night celebrating the people, craft, and ideas behind the work. With just 2 days left to sign up, now’s the time to grab your spot and celebrate with Seattle’s creative community. # #aafseattle #advertising #seattlecreatives #creativeawards
The briefs. The late nights.
The “wait…this might actually be good” moments.
Yeah, this night is for all of it.
Come celebrate the work—and the humans behind it.
🏆 2026 American Advertising Awards Seattle & Silver Medal Presentation
📍 Center for Urban Horticulture
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Seattle, it’s time.
Time to celebrate the creativity in our region.
Time to celebrate your expertise.
Time to celebrate the people behind the work.
Join us for a night of recognition, connection, and community.
🎉 American Advertising Awards Seattle and Silver Medal Presentation 2026
📅 April 23, 6:00pm
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