RALEIGH, N.C. (March 6, 2026) – French/West/Vaughan (FWV), one of the nation’s most highly decorated independent public relations, advertising and digital media agencies, took home five awards at last night’s 2025/2026 American Advertising Awards Gala.
The annual awards show is presented by the American Advertising Federation of the Triangle (AAF Triangle). The ADDY Awards are the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition, attracting over 40,000 entries nationwide. The competition recognizes and rewards creative excellence in advertising.
FWV received five awards, including the coveted MOSAIC Award which was shared by FWV and Rooster Media Productions’ for its “Find Your Spirit” campaign on behalf of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The cross-platform integrated campaign features print, digital and out-of-home (OOH) advertising, along with social media components.
The MOSAIC Award is given to the entry that best exemplifies the spirit of diversity, equity and inclusion. Work recognized in this category demonstrates an understanding of and sensitivity to the needs, concerns and buying practices of multicultural audiences.
FWV’s additional awards included:
Gold Awards
- Film, Video & Sound, Branded Content & Entertainment (More than :60 Seconds): Pendleton Whisky’s Palette of the West featuring Amy Raymond
- Sales & Marketing, Collateral Material, Printed Annual Report: The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians 2024 Annual Report (in conjunction with Rooster Media)
Silver Awards
- Cross Platform, Integrated Campaign: The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians “Find Your Spirit” Campaign (in conjunction with Rooster Media)
- Public Service, Film, Video & Sound, Public Service TV: North Carolina Department of Transportation’s “Click It or Ticket It” Sound of Safety
Winners from the Triangle advance to the District 3 Competition (N.C., S.C., VA).
“These awards reflect the creativity and collaboration of our team and clients,” said FWV Chairman & CEO Rick French. “We’re proud to see campaigns recognized that tell meaningful stories, from celebrating Native American culture to promoting public safety.”
Headquartered in Raleigh, FWV has amassed more than 1,800 PR, advertising and digital marketing awards on behalf of its blue-chip client roster. The agency has also earned more than 40 Global or National Agency of the Year honors over its nearly three-decade history.
About French/West/Vaughan
French/West/Vaughan (FWV) is one of the nation’s leading public relations, public affairs, advertising and digital media agencies. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C. with offices in NYC, Detroit, L.A. and Tampa, FWV has received 40 Global or National Agency of the Year honors since its founding in 1997, along with more than 1,800 PR, advertising and digital marketing awards on behalf of its global roster of blue-chip clients. FWV is the parent company of fashion and lifestyle PR firm AMP3; pet and animal health practice Fetching PR; and Prix Productions, a feature and documentary film production company. FWV is a partner in IPREX, a $508 million network of communication agencies with 1,100 staff and more than 60 offices worldwide. For more information, visit fwv-us.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Vimeo or Instagram.