2026 Orange County American Advertising Awards
Schedule
Thu Mar 12 2026 at 06:00 pm to 11:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Bowers Museum | Santa Ana, CA
About this Event
Masters of Creativity gather for an unforgettable celebration of visionary work at the Bowers Museum. Join AAF Orange County for an inspiring evening honoring the ideas, craft, and innovation shaping the future of advertising.
March 12 • Bowers Museum • Santa Ana • 6–10 PM
Experience a dynamic journey through imagination, execution, and impact as we recognize the most outstanding creative work in Orange County at the AAF OC 2026 Award Show. Set within the iconic Bowers Museum, this one-night-only event brings together agencies, brands, students, and independent creatives to celebrate excellence across every discipline.
Choose Your Experience
General Admission (Individual Ticket)
- One individual ticket per guest
- Includes 1 drink ticket + dinner catered by Constellation Culinary
- Please email if you have a seating preference or would like to be seated near specific guests
Table for 8
- Seats up to 8 guests
- Includes 1 drink ticket + dinner catered by Constellation Culinary
- Ideal for agencies, teams, and groups attending together
Seating is limited — early purchase is strongly encouraged.
AAF OC Member Savings
AAF OC members receive reduced pricing on tickets and seating packages.
Not a member? Become an AAF OC member today and instantly save on this event and more.
Email [email protected] to request your member promo code.
An Evening of Recognition
Come for the awards ceremony. Stay for the celebration.
Join us as we honor the Masters of Creativity and the work that continues to raise the bar for our industry.
About the Competition
The American Advertising Awards are the advertising industry’s largest and most representative creative competition, recognizing excellence in the art of advertising with over 40,000 entries annually nationwide.
The competition celebrates all forms of advertising, across all media, created by organizations and individuals of every size.
With the American Advertising Awards, it’s the size of the idea that matters most.
Check out last year's winners here.
* The Open Water Entry Portal closed January 22. All winners will be announced live at the AAF OC 2026 Award Show in Santa Ana.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Pre Show: Networking + Social
🕑: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
American Advertising Award Show
🕑: 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Post Show: Celebrate Your Success
Where is it happening?
Bowers Museum, 2002 Main Street, Santa Ana, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 55.20 to USD 802.15
