Asian American Advertising Federation (3AF)
Creative Agency of the Year Award 2007

Call For Entries
Deadline: February 29, 2008

It’s time once again to submit your entries for the Asian American Advertising Federation (3AF) Creative Agency of the Year Award 2007. This special award is given to an Asian-Pacific American agency that has demonstrated creative excellence, and will be presented at a special ceremony during 3AF’s Awards Dinner at the Marriot JW Marriott Summerlin, Las Vegas on March 17-19, 2008.

The Award is sponsored by 3AF, which was established in February 1999 under the name The Association of Asian American Advertising Agencies, and is made-up of Asian-Pacific American advertising agency principals, media organizations, market research companies, advertisers, and strategic partners. Its mission is to grow and build upon the Asian-Pacific American advertising and marketing industries, raise public awareness of the importance of the Asian-Pacific American market, and further professionalism within the industry.


   Rules & Regulations

Eligibility: Only 3AF member agencies may enter. To become a member, please visit www.3af.org for more information about membership.

Award Categories:

  1. Creative agency of the year 2007
  2. Event of the Year 2007
  3. Most Popular Ad Campaign 2007

Submission: There is no limit to the number of entries submitted by a member agency. Please note “preparation of entry” criteria listed below.

  • Each entry must be for one single campaign.
  • Up to three (3) pieces of work for one (1) campaign entry may be submitted.
  • The three (3) pieces of work for each campaign entry may include any combination of creative materials from the following media: television, radio, magazines, newspapers, out-of-home and Internet advertising.
  • Note: each entering agency must complete one (1) entry form for every campaign entry and include up to three (3) creative pieces for that campaign.
  • The 3 pieces of work submitted must be part of one integrated campaign. Each piece of work must be accompanied by a completed summary form.

The submission dateline is Friday, February 29, 2008, 5 p.m. (PDT).
All work submitted must have run during the 12 month period from January 1 – December 31, 2007 within the United States.

Judging Criteria: Entries will be judged on creative excellence. Judges will include a select number of distinguished guests from within the advertising and media community. All decisions are final.

Usage: The 3AF shall have the right to publicize the submissions and their submitters in connection with the awards program.

Fee: A $200 submission is required for each campaign entry. Submissions of 2 or more will get a discounted rate of $150 per entry. Please enclose a check made payable to the Asian American Advertising Federation (3AF) with your entry.


   Preparation of Entry

Up to three pieces of work are required for each campaign entry:

  • English translations of any non-English ads must be included.
  • Broadcast: All broadcast executions (TV and/or Radio) must be submitted on a DVD. Do not submit individual video or audio tapes. Radio spots should contain a title slide saying “Radio” and the agency’s name should be shown on screen while the audio is played. Do not include color bars or credits. The DVD case should be clearly labeled with the agency name. If in a language other than English, please have subtitle translations across the bottom of the screen.
  • Print: Please provide both printed hard copy and pdf soft copy on CD per ad.
  • Outdoor: Please provide both printed hard copy and pdf soft copy on CD per ad.
  • Internet: For each internet execution submitted please include a CD and printout of screen captures.

Submit materials and entry form, along with check before Friday, February 22, 2008 to:

Asian American Advertising Federation Award
c/o Byron Lewis , Uniworld Group Inc
PO Box 32413, Long Beach, CA 90832-2413

Questions: Call Tiffany Chi 562-733-1880

 Click Here to Download the Application Form