Red Sage Communications received multiple recognitions at the 2026 American Advertising Awards, earning a Gold ADDY, several Silver ADDYs, and multiple Notable X distinctions for creative and marketing campaigns completed throughout 2025.
The awards were presented by AAF North Alabama as part of the American Advertising Awards program, which is organised annually by the American Advertising Federation. The competition recognises achievement in advertising, marketing strategy, creative execution, and campaign effectiveness across agencies, corporate marketing teams, and media organisations.
According to Red Sage, the agency was selective in this year’s submissions, entering projects that reflected its highest level of strategic and creative work across multiple disciplines.
The agency received a Gold ADDY for the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing “This Could Be You” commercial campaign.
Silver ADDYs were awarded for Cook’s Pest Control’s Coloring Book campaign and the Tennessee Valley Authority Economic Development Box project.
Additional Notable X distinctions, considered equivalent to Bronze recognition, were awarded for Cook’s Pest Control’s “Southern Home Essentials” campaign and a branded content campaign developed for Johnson Pools & Spas.
Red Sage said the projects reflected the agency’s broader focus on strategic storytelling, integrated campaigns, branded content, broadcast creative, and design work developed to support measurable business and brand outcomes.
In addition to campaign-based recognition, six Red Sage team members were recognised through the AdMIRE Awards, which honour professional achievement and industry leadership within the advertising sector.
Ellen Didier received Business Leader of the Year recognition, while Michelle Stark was recognised as Salesperson of the Year.
Additional honours were awarded to Alex Adams for Media Planning, Teresa Smith for Production, Aarin Schnackenberg for Public Relations, and Samantha Vail as Junior of the Year.
The company said the awards highlight both individual achievement and the collaborative strength of the agency’s broader team.
Red Sage added that while industry awards remain meaningful, the company continues to focus on delivering measurable impact for clients through stronger branding, audience engagement, and strategic storytelling.
