Entry is Open for the American Advertising Awards Creative Nebraska

Chili Cook-off with a Creative Twist!

Along with a Dash of Fun! | Bring the heat. Stir in some creativity. | Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 6:00 pm Kros Strain Brewery | 10411 Portal Road, Suite 102, LaVista, NE | Join AAF Nebraska for a one-of-a-kind Chili Cook-Off with a Creative Twist! Whether you’re a culinary genius, a branding wizard, or just here for the fun, you’ll love our five fiery  categories. Add a little flavor to your day and join us for our second annual Chill Cook-off.

AAF Nebraska Holiday Luncheon & Silent Auction

Tuesday, December 15, 2026 11:15 am - 1 pm Field Club of Omaha | 3615 Woolworth Ave   |  This season, we are coming together to do a little good for our community and for AAF Nebraska.  Join us for lunch and gather for good in good company.

AAF District 9 Webinar Series

AAF District 9 Webinar: Putting AI to Work in Marketing AI is changing the way we work, but are you making the most of it? Join AAF District 9 and MiQ for a practical, interactive webinar exploring how AI can help marketers work smarter, from better prompting and workflow efficiencies to audience insights, creative optimization, and media strategy. We'll also explore the importance of human judgment, share practical tips using the CRAFT prompting framework, and get a firsthand look at MiQ's AI-powered tools, including Sigma and MiQ Home. Register now! You don't want to miss this one!

AdConnect | Professional Development Program

Join AAF Nebraska on October 1st for AdConnect. The October 1st program features Brianna Chavez, General Manager of Omaha Sports Properties - Learfield, sharing insights from her experiences leading corporate partnerships, sponsorships and sports marketing opportunities through one of the nation's leading collegiate sports multimedia and marketing organizations. This session will focus on NIL and Sports Marketing to shed light on how to best appeal to target athletes, as well as some experiences to help avoid some of the little things that can cost time & money. Learfield works with colleges and universities across the country, connecting brands with passionate fan communities through athletic, NIL, venue partnerships, media and experiential marketing. Brianna will provide an inside look at how brands leverage sports partnerships to build awareness, create meaningful fan connections and deliver value through today's evolving sports marketing landscape.