Creative marketing firm Bozell received several industry awards at the 2016 American Advertising Awards-Nebraska Banquet, which took place on Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Omaha.

Bozell was awarded one Judges’ Citation, three Gold and five Silver awards:

Judges’ Citation
H&H Kia and Chevrolet – Local Television Campaign

Gold
First National Bank – Unforgettable Firsts Cross Platform Online Campaign
First National Bank – Unforgettable Firsts Cinematography
H&H Kia and Chevrolet – Local Television Campaign

Silver
College World Series of Omaha – Bat and Poster, Public Service Collateral
First National Bank – Unforgettable Firsts Consumer Website
H&H Kia – Social Media
Omaha Sister Cities – Public Service Online, Website
Love’s Jazz & Arts Center – Single Medium Public Service Campaign

“It’s always an honor when our employees’ hard work is acknowledged at the American Advertising Awards,” said Kim Mickelsen, Bozell chief executive officer. “We are very proud of the talents and capabilities of everyone at Bozell, and it’s amazing to see that being recognized.”

The American Advertising Awards, formerly the ADDYs, is the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition, attracting over 40,000 entries every year in local AAF Club (Ad Club) competitions. Conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the local Ad Club phase is the first of a three-tier, national competition. The mission of the American Advertising Awards competition is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising.