Pro-bono campaign work and killer events don’t come without a cost. To keep membership fees and pricing for events reasonable while still offering value and benefit for members, AAF Nebraska hosts 6 to 8 special events annually to raise money for educational programming and to fund a fully integrated marketing campaign for one non-profit organization. Special events are a great way to raise money for AAF Nebraska and to make new business connections.
Plan to attend our next Special event!
For event questions or to join the committee contact the AAF Nebraska office aafomaha.teri@gmail.com.
This new annual event the AAF Nebraska Chili Cook-Off is packed with flavor, friendly competition, and fantastic company. From classic recipes to creative twists, our members brought their A-game—and their best chili—to the table. The room was filled with laughter, full bowls, and a whole lot of spice as everyone tasted, compared, and cast their votes for their favorites.
In addition to the delicious fun, the evening features an insightful professional development session that changes from year to year.
Lessons from Legends is one of AAF Nebraska’s most cherished annual events, bringing together some of the region’s most influential and iconic advertising leaders. Each year, this inspiring panel shares candid stories, career-defining insights, and timeless wisdom with today’s professionals and students. It’s a rare opportunity to learn directly from the trailblazers who helped shape Nebraska’s advertising landscape—and a reminder of the power of creativity, mentorship, and community in moving our industry forward.
Each January, ad professionals polish off their bowling shoes and start throwing strikes in hopes of attaining the vaunted AAF Nebraska Bowl-A-Rama trophy. Gather your team of 4 to 6 bowlers and register now. Lanes fill up fast.
2026 Bowl-A-Rama – January 2026 date to be announced soon.
The AdWars team competition tests your knowledge of advertising practices, terminology and trivia. But it’s anything but trivial (just ask someone from the 2020 AAF Omaha AdWars championship team from Eleven Twenty-Three). It’s a brutal display of seemingly useless terms and acronyms. It’s a grueling and treacherous evening of famous jingles and tag lines. It’s always fun!
2026 AdWars | Date to be announced soon – spring 2026!
The ON Brand conference is a unique gathering of professionals working to create, support and promote strong brands. Developed by the local chapters of three national industry organizations, the American Advertising Federation, the American Marketing Association, and the Public Relations Society of America the ON Brand conference will provide education and development for the many facets of branding, as well as a valuable networking experience for individual career growth.
ON Brand | July 16, 2026 | Creighton University Harper Conference Center
AAF Nebraska members receive a member discount for registration. Please use the AAF Nebraska discount code link to register online at onbrandcon.com. If you do not have the code, contact our office by emailing aafomaha.teri@gmail.com. The link will be sent to you.
