Strategic America wins gold and silver at the American Advertising Awards

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 25, 2026) – Strategic America (SA), was honored by the Des Moines chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) on February 21, receiving three awards at the American Advertising Awards on behalf of client work.

SA won the Gold ADDY for its work on the Nebraska Corn Board’s “I’m a Nebraska Corn Farmer” print and newspaper campaign category. A Gold ADDY is recognition of the highest level of creative excellence and is judged to be superior. SA’s work on this campaign will automatically move on to the Regional ADDY Awards.

The “I’m a Nebraska Corn Farmer” campaign also took home a Silver ADDY in the branded content and entertainment campaign category. SA’s work with the Iowa Treasurer’s Office ISave 529 holiday campaign also earned a Silver ADDY in the integrated advertising campaign category.

“It’s a tremendous honor to receive three ADDY Awards and our team is grateful for the opportunities to create these campaigns,” said SA Executive Creative Director Chris Bettin. “These awards are a reflection of the partnerships we build with clients that invite us into their vision and allows us to work together to create work that drives results and makes an impact.”

The American Advertising Awards is the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition in the United States. It recognizes and rewards the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising.

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About Strategic America
Strategic America (SA) is an employee-owned, integrated marketing firm specializing in multi-location marketing, brand building and customer engagement. Based in West Des Moines, Iowa, and representing a diverse set of clients that span multiple industries and geographies, Strategic America builds brands by using strategy and insights to power engagement and results. SA is a member of the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4As), the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and Association of National Advertisers (ANA). Learn more at www.strategicamerica.com.