Hart Wins 20 ADDY Awards Across Three Markets, Including Best of Show and Judge’s Choice Honors
TOLEDO — Hart, a full-service brand transformation agency with offices in Toledo and Columbus, Ohio, Detroit and Washington, D.C., earned 20 American Advertising Awards (ADDYs) across three American Advertising Federation chapters this season – AAF Columbus, AAF Toledo and AAF DC – including Best of Show and Judge’s Choice honors at the Toledo competition. Hart was also a presenting sponsor for the D.C., and Toledo events.
The wins span work for four clients across multiple industries, from consumer spirits marketing to regional economic development and nonprofit brand transformation.
“This has been a remarkable awards season, and every one of these recognitions belongs as much to our clients as it does to our team,” said Marc Paulenich, CEO of Hart. “The trust they place in us — to push boundaries and tell their stories with honesty and boldness — is what fuels this work. We're proud of what we've made together, and even prouder of the relationships behind it.”
Columbus: Gintopia Campaign Wins Five ADDYs
Hart’s Gintopia campaign for Ohio Liquor Control Commission and Ohio Liquor (OHLQ) earned five awards at the American Advertising Federation Columbus competition, including four Gold ADDYs. The campaign celebrated gin culture through immersive storytelling and visually rich creative designed to engage spirits enthusiasts across social and retail environments.
Awards
Gold ADDY — Social Media Campaign — Art Direction (2)
Gold ADDY — Integrated Campaign
Gold ADDY — Point of Purchase Campaign
Silver ADDY — Elements of Advertising — Infographic
Toledo: Detroit Regional Partnership Campaign Earns Best of Show
Hart’s Get Here campaign for the Detroit Regional Partnership earned 11 awards at the Toledo ADDYs, including the evening’s top honors: Best of Show for Cinematography and a Judge’s Choice Award for Copywriting.
The campaign positions Metro Detroit as a destination for talent, business and opportunity through cinematic storytelling and sharp, purpose-driven messaging.
Top Honors
Best of Show — Elements of Advertising — Cinematography, Single — Get Here Anthem
Judge’s Choice — Elements of Advertising — Copywriting — Get Here Anthem
Additional Awards
Gold ADDY — Cross Platform — Integrated B2B Campaign — Regional/National — Get Here
Gold ADDY — Cross Platform — Online/Interactive Campaign — Get Here
Gold ADDY — Elements of Advertising — Copywriting — Get Here Anthem
Gold ADDY — Online/Interactive — Internet Commercial — Get Here Anthem Spot
Gold ADDY — Online/Interactive — Internet Commercial Campaign — Get Here
Gold ADDY — Elements of Advertising — Cinematography, Single — Get Here Digital Spot
Gold ADDY — Sales & Marketing — Printed Annual Report — Detroit Regional Partnership
Silver ADDY — Online/Interactive — Social Media Campaign — Get Here
Silver ADDY — Online/Interactive — Social Media — Single Execution — Partners of Brand Video
Toledo: Cherry Street Mission Rebrand Wins Three ADDYs
Hart’s rebrand for Cherry Street Mission Ministries, a Toledo nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives and restoring hope, earned three Silver ADDYs. The updated brand identity reflects the organization’s renewed purpose and commitment to the community through a cohesive visual system and thoughtful design.
Awards
Silver ADDY — Elements of Advertising — Art Direction, Campaign
Silver ADDY — Elements of Advertising — Logo Design
Silver ADDY — Cross Platform — Integrated Brand Identity Campaign — Local or Regional/National
Washington, D.C.: Passport DC Campaign Earns Silver
In Washington, D.C., Hart earned a Silver ADDY for its large-scale outdoor campaign promoting Passport DC, the annual global cultural celebration produced by Events DC. The campaign was recognized for its series of outdoor board executions that brought the spirit of international discovery and cultural connection to the streets of the nation’s capital.
Award
Silver ADDY — Out-of-Home & Ambient Media — Outdoor Board — Multiple Boards
About the American Advertising Awards
The American Advertising Awards, commonly known as the ADDYs, are the advertising industry’s largest and most representative creative competition. Organized annually by the American Advertising Federation, the three-tier competition recognizes excellence in advertising across local, district and national levels.
