Design on Edge Wins Eight Honors at 2026 American Advertising Awards, Including Best of Show
Northern Nevada creative agency recognized for excellence in illustration, branding, digital campaigns, and experiential design.
Design on Edge, a Northern Nevada-based creative agency specializing in brand strategy, design, and integrated marketing, earned eight honors at the 2026 American Advertising Awards, held Friday, March 13, 2026. The agency received multiple Gold and Silver ADDY Awards, with two of the competitions highest distinctions: Best of Show and Judge’s Choice.
Presented annually by the American Advertising Awards and administered by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the competition is the advertising industry’s premier creative awards program. Entries are judged by industry professionals, with winning work advancing through a three-tier system from local competitions to district to national levels.
Design on Edge’s recognized work reflects the agency’s innovative approach to creative strategy, combining illustration, branding, experiential design, packaging, and digital storytelling to help organizations build distinctive and effective brand experiences.
2026 ADDY Award Wins
Gold ADDY Awards
- Elements of Advertising – Illustration: Richard the Rooster Illustration
- Elements of Advertising – Illustration Campaign: Skateboard Illustrations
- Out-of-Home & Ambient Media: Clucker’s Chicken Window Display
Silver ADDY Awards:
- Sales Promotion – Packaging Design: Rising for the People Coffee Packaging
- Online/Interactive – Social Media Campaign: Cluckers Upside Down Campaign
- Elements of Advertising – Logo Design: Hole Yeah Logo
Special Honors
- Best of Show: Skateboard Illustrations Campaign
- Judge’s Choice: Richard the Rooster Illustration
The awarded projects span multiple creative disciplines, highlighting the agency’s work across illustration-driven branding, experiential marketing installations, social media campaigns, and packing design. The recognition reflects Design On Edge’s continued focus on blending creative innovation with strategic marketing execution.
“At Design on Edge, we empower small businesses and nonprofits to build strong, authentic identities through innovative creative services, strategic marketing, and clear communication. Rooted in nearly 20 years of experience in Northern Nevada, we are dedicated to driving growth and success by delivering authentic design, brand strategy, and digital marketing solutions tailored to our community’s evolving needs,” said Courtney Meredith, owner and creative director of Design on Edge.
The recognition also highlights Northern Nevada’s growing creative industry, with Design on Edge representing the region among top-performing agencies. The awarded work reflects collaborations with local and regional brands, demonstrating how their innovative creativity competes on a broader industry scale.
Gold ADDY-winning entries will advance to the district-level competition, where they will compete against top creative work from across the region for the opportunity to move on to the national stage.
