Recapping another adventurous ADDYs

Last Friday evening, the Riveter crew ventured to Camp Wannawinanaddy, also known as the AAF Buffalo Advertising Awards.

Donned in our best flannel, headbands, and cut-offs, we joined the local marketing community around the proverbial campfire for a night of creativity and camaraderie. Ok, enough of the kumbaya. Let’s talk about how Riveter hauled away a rucksack worth of merit badges.

Wayforward Christmas Gift

Riveter’s first award of the night couldn't have been more on-theme. Our bunkmates at Wayforward went all-out for their holiday gift – mailing clients Woodcraft hand saws to cut down fresh Christmas trees.

Adding beauty to the brawn, we wrapped the gift in burlap, secured with twine, and added the final touch of an evergreen sprig. Inside the box, recipients were greeted with a heartfelt message of gratitude and embracing the moment.

East Side Avenues Videos 

We might need the Wayforward saw to build a new trophy shelf because, for the third consecutive year, our East Side Avenues videos captivated the judges.

In 2023, we created six new videos for the public-private initiative investing in Buffalo’s East Side. Once again, we were inspired by the stories of individuals, businesses, and organizations taking big steps forward to realize the East Side’s potential. 

You can watch the latest videos and the full series on our Vimeo channel.

Our team was also stoked (get it, like a campfire?) to bring home four Silver Awards. 

We love a good brand identity, which makes it extra special to be recognized for our designs for PEDALS, BeHealthy, and Indigenous America. Finally, Riveter won for a heartwarming video on the Make Lemon Aide Foundation for Cerebral Palsy.

Putting together our ADDY submissions is always an opportunity to reflect on the work we did the previous year. While it’s exciting to bring home hardware, we’re tremendously proud of all the strategic and creative projects we've done on behalf of our clients. So thanks – we couldn’t do it without you.