At the 2026 ADDY Awards, Red Sage Communications earned multiple honors presented by AAF North Alabama. The awards recognize excellence in creativity, strategy, and execution across advertising and marketing disciplines. The American Advertising Awards, presented by the American Advertising Federation, represent the industry’s largest and most competitive creative competition. Entries are judged on creativity, execution quality, and overall impact. Recognition at the local level advances to district and national consideration, placing awarded work alongside that of leading agencies across the country.
This year, Red Sage brought home a Gold ADDY, multiple Silver ADDYs, and Notable X (Bronze-equivalent) distinctions for client campaigns and creative work completed in 2025.
About the Winning Projects
Our team was intentional about this year’s submissions, entering only work we believed represented our highest level of strategic and creative excellence. In a competitive field of agencies, media partners, and corporate marketing teams across the Tennessee Valley, we were honored to receive recognition for the following:
Gold ADDY
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing — “This Could Be You” Commercial
Silver ADDYs
Cook’s Pest Control — Coloring Book
Tennessee Valley Authority — Economic Development Box
Notable X (Bronze Equivalent)
Cook’s Pest Control — “Southern Home Essentials” Campaign
Johnson Pools & Spas — Branded Content Campaign
These projects reflect the breadth of our work from broadcast creative and branded content to print design and integrated campaigns, each grounded in clear strategy and purposeful storytelling.
AdMIRE Awards: Recognizing Industry Leadership
In addition to project-based recognition, Red Sage team members were honored at the AdMIRE Awards, which celebrate excellence in advertising-industry expertise and professional service.
Six team members earned individual recognition:
Ellen Didier – Business Leader of the Year
Michelle Stark – Salesperson of the Year
Alex Adams – Media Planning
Teresa Smith – Production
Aarin Schnackenberg – Public Relations
Samantha Vail – Junior of the Year
These honors highlight not only individual achievement but also the collaborative strength of our entire team.
Celebrating Partnership
We’re grateful to our clients and partners who trust Red Sage with their brands and bold ideas. Awards are meaningful. However, the real measure of success is the impact we create: stronger brands, deeper engagement, and measurable results.
Partner With Us
At Red Sage, we’re committed to helping destinations, places, and organizations tell their stories in ways that inspire and connect. If your organization is ready to make an impact through creative marketing and brand strategy, contact VP Sales and Marketing Michelle Stark at mstark@redsageonline.com to start the conversation.