Embry-Riddle Wins Big at 2016 National American Advertising Awards

"These awards acknowledge the achievement of that perfect combination of superlative creative, spectacular technique and stellar execution,” said James Edmund Datri, President & CEO of the American Advertising Federation. “We proudly showcase the best of the best, and celebrate a new class of leaders in the advertising industry who inspire us all."

 In addition to Metz’s national award, the Embry-Riddle Marketing Team brought home the most ADDY awards in their Florida/Caribbean district and local competitions – five Gold and five Silver total with Metz receiving four of the team’s gold awards and four of the silver. Creative Director Trish Kabus received the Judge’s Choice Gold ADDY Award, and Multimedia Producers David Massey and Daryl Labello each received Silver ADDY awards.

“Jonathon and the creative group in our marketing department produce outstanding work on a consistent basis,” said Mark DiFabio, Associate Vice President for Marketing at Embry-Riddle. “It’s an honor to be recognized by the AAF on the local, district and especially the national level for our work this year. This is a testament to the team’s extraordinary talent and creative excellence.”

“Design is my life,” said Metz, art director for the university marketing department. “I am passionate about it and I surround myself with it day-in and day-out. It is an honor be recognized by my industry peers. It reinforces the enthusiasm I bring to my work and it highlights the emphasis our creative team places on exceptional design.”

The Embry-Riddle Marketing Department award winners include:

National AAF Awards

• Silver ADDY Award: Operation Bootstrap Invitation
  Jonathon Metz

District AAF Awards

• Gold ADDY Award: Operation Bootstrap Invitation
  Jonathon Metz, Art Director

• Silver ADDY Award: Wings & Waves Air Show Sponsorship Package
  Jonathon Metz, Art Director

• Silver ADDY Award: Wings & Waves Air Show Legacy Book: Silver
  Jonathon Metz, Art Director

• Silver ADDY Award: 90th Anniversary WACO Legacy Tour
  Jonathon Metz, Art Director, David Massey, Photographer

Local AAF Awards

• Gold ADDY Award: Wings & Waves Air Show Sponsorship Package
  Jonathon Metz, Art Director

• Gold ADDY Award: Wings & Waves Air Show Legacy Book
  Jonathon Metz, Art Director

• Best of Print Gold ADDY Award: Operation Bootstrap Invitation
  Jonathon Metz

• Judge’s Choice Gold ADDY Award: 90th Anniversary NBAA Trade Show Booth
  Trish Kabus, Creative Director

• Silver ADDY Award: 90th Anniversary WACO Legacy Tour
  Jonathon Metz, Art Director, David Massey, Multimedia Producer

• Silver ADDY Award: Operation Bootstrap Celebration
  Daryl LaBello, Multimedia Producer

The American Advertising Federation (AAF), established in 1905 and headquartered in Washington, DC, is the only organization that includes members across all disciplines and career levels in advertising representing all facets of the advertising industry and acts as the "Unifying Voice for Advertising." The AAF’s membership is comprised of nearly 100 corporate members comprising the nation’s leading advertisers, advertising agencies, and media companies; a national network of nearly 200 local clubs representing 40,000 advertising professionals; and more than 200 college chapters with more than 5,000 student members. The AAF operates a host of programs and initiatives, including the Advertising Hall of Fame, the Advertising Hall of Achievement, the American Advertising Awards, the National Student Advertising Competition, the Mosaic Center for Multiculturalism and summer AdCamps for high school students.

MEDIA CONTACT: James Roddey, Communications and Media Relations Manager, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Fla.; Office: (386) 226-6198; james.roddey@erau.edu