Welcome to AAF-Akron, the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation.
07/21/2026
The time has come to pass the torch from JD Dumire to Kaylie Yaceczko.
Thank you so much to JD for your service to the AAF-Akron team!
Tonight we will be celebrating our new AAF-Akron President and Queen in Chief Kaylie Yaceczko.
Come have some cake, kiss her crown, and meet the new 2026-2028 Board.
Event is free. All are welcome!
Please register here: https://www.aafakron.com/events/inauguration-party-3/
07/17/2026
Last week, we celebrated our District 5 ADDYY award winners at Scoops for Scholars.
Congrats to Emily Townsend, Olivia Richardson, Quinn Smith, and TRIAD!
Congrats to Megan Robson, Pria Metcalf, Khoa LΓͺ, Pritt Entertainment Group, and Secret Creative Org.
07/14/2026
A big thank you to Dan Mosher and the AOH team for welcoming AAF-Akron's Executive Director, Cecilia, ahead of our Scoops for Scholars event.
We appreciate the opportunity to connect with the community and help spread the word. Thank you for your support! π¦
07/13/2026
Shoutout to Hardman Group for being our phenomenal 2026 Creative Partner for the American Advertising Awards. From the theme to the winners book and everything in between.
07/10/2026
Thank you for supporting Scoops for Scholars!
Your generosity raised $800 for the Susan B. Kosich Endowed Scholarship for Marketing Communications of Akron Community Foundation! We are excited to award the second scholarship in Feb. 2027 at the American Advertising Awards.
"The Elvis" is available all month long!! Thanks to Chill Artisan Ice Cream, each scoop supports the scholarship until the end of July.
Thank you for making it a very happy National Ice Cream Month.π¦
Join us in wishing our awesome Programs Chair, James Waters, a very Happy Birthday!! Thanks for being you! π
Your Thursday night plans just got sweeter.π¦π¨
Join us at Chill Artisan Icecream for an evening of frozen treats, great company, and an amazing cause!
Canβt make it? You can still try The Elvis, a limited time flavor featuring chocolate, pb, and banana anytime this month!! Each scoop supports the Susan B. Kosich Endowed Scholarship for Makerting Communications through Akron Community Foundation
Register or donate: https://www.aafakron.com/events/scoops-for-scholars/
07/02/2026
At AAF District 5 Leadership Conference in Columbus, AAF-Akron President-elect Kaylie Yaceczko accepted the D5 Club of the Year Award.
This award is given by the D5 board to the club that demonstrated involvement in several ways: attending monthly club leadership meetings, attending National's PIE (President Idea Exchange) meetings, sharing social media posts, participating in Ovation Awards, and registering for and attending ADMERICA (AAF's national conference). On a points scale, the club that participated in the most is awarded Club of the Year by the D5 board.
Sincere thanks to our board for your involvement and dedication! Congratulations everyone!
06/30/2026
It's time to celebrate our new AAF-Akron President and Queen in Chief Kaylie Yaceczko!οΏ½π
Join us for an evening of celebration as we welcome our 2024β2026 Board, enjoy some cake, kiss the crown, and toast to an exciting new chapter for AAF-Akron.
Whether you're a longtime member or simply curious about AAF-Akron, we'd love to see you there. This event is open to everyone!
Register here: https://www.aafakron.com/events/inauguration-party-3/
***Members, attend and receive 10 points. Earn your way to a free individual membership and more through our Applause Awards program!
PLUS, earn an extra chance to win an on demand ticket to MAICON 2026.