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2017 American Advertising Awards: Tribu Takes Home A Special Judges Award and Twelve Additional


The tribe enjoyed a stellar night at this year’s 2017 American Advertising Awards (Addys) held at The Aztec Center and hosted by The American Advertising Federation – San Antonio. We’re proud to be the recipient of thirteen (13!) awards this year in a wide set of category disciplines, including our personal favorite award, a Special Judges Awards for “Strongest Opening Act.”
The total take home of the night is listed below:
SPECIAL JUDGES AWARD (STRONG OPENING ACT)
- Tribu “Welcome to the Tribe” Gift – Tribu
GOLD
- Tribu “Welcome to the Tribe” Gift – Tribu
SILVER
- Tacos and Tequila Website – Tacos and Tequila
- Silver Eagle Global Website – Silver Eagle Global
- 2016 SAAS Snapchat Filter – San Antonio Auto Show
- Blue Mesa Grill Website – Blue Mesa Grill
- 20th Annual Hatch Chile Festival Campaign – Tacos and Tequila
- 20th Annual Hatch Chile Festival Illustration – Tacos and Tequila
- Travis Park Event Poster Series – City of San Antonio
- Luciano Franchising Brochure – Luciano Restaurants
BRONZE
- Tacos and Tequila Food Menu – Tacos and Tequila
- Innovation Triangle Website – City of Bellevue, WA
- Santikos Star Wars Rogue One Social Campaign – Santikos Entertainment
EXPERIENCE THE JOY WITH US – SCROLL THROUGH THE EVENING:
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Of course, this post wouldn't be complete without the following shoutouts:
- Congrats to all the agencies and winners of the 2017 American Advertising Awards - it's an honor to share this industry with you.
- And last but certainly not least, thank you to the amazing Tribe partners that believe in us to pursue and produce great work on their behalf. You unleash the power of ideas everytime you say "yes" and we couldn't be more thankful for the journey we share with you.
With #TribeLove,Sara S. HelmyCEO of Tribu
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