Big Wigs 2025

Join us for Big Wigs 2025 , presented by AAF Austin, as we celebrate the "Live Music Capital of the World" on November 20 at Scholz Garten in Austin, Texas.

Event

Address: Scholz Garten, 607 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

Date: Thursday, November 20

Hour: 5:30pm - 10:00pm

Dress Code: Casual Yet Portrait Ready

Run of show:
Doors Open
Cocktail Hour
Awards Presentation
Celebrate!

Nominations

October 9 - October 24

Voting

October 27 - November 11 at 5pm

Voting for Big Wigs 2025 is closed!

About Big Wigs

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Authentically Austin

This year’s event celebrates everything that makes Austin one of a kind — bold ideas, local flavor, and the creative spirit that runs deep in our city. We’ll honor the advertising legends who helped shape our community while spotlighting the rising stars who embody Austin’s next wave of innovation and originality.

Enjoy a night filled with delicious food, music, and plenty of opportunities for networking and celebration. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an emerging talent, Big Wigs 2025 promises to be an unforgettable evening dedicated to recognizing the incredible talent in Austin's advertising industry.

Categories

Salesperson of the Year
Best User Of AI
Best Boutique Company Under 20
Best Large Format Company
Best Large Company Over 100
Best Small Company Under 100
Best Print Partner
Educator Of The Year
Best IT Support
Best Receptionist
Best Producer
Best Strategist
Best Social Media Professional
Best Content Writer
Best Recruiter
Best Post-Production Artist
Best Media Professional
Best Emerging Talent
Biggest Wig
Best Manager
Best Data Analyst
Best Experiential/Events Manager
Unsung Hero

Big Wigs Winners 2025

These incredible humans were honored for their amazing work.

Best Emerging Talent
Ami Keen
Best Media Professional
Jake Norrie
Best Social Media Professional
Ashley Guzman
Best Content Writer
Collette Lazar
Best Strategist
Landri Driskill
Best Experiential/Events Manager
Malika Keshu
Best Data Analyst
Nic Icaza
Salesperson of the Year
Ellen Rose
Best User Of AI
Megan Wommack
Best Manager
Luis Luna
Best Producer
Linda Jackson
Best Post-Production Artist
Isabella Keiser
Best Recruiter
Lisa Wickham
Best IT Support
Matthew "Matt" Brown
Best Print Partner
Shelbi Macfarlane
Best Receptionist
Rosa Soto
Unsung Hero
Emily Ballew
Educator Of The Year
Natalie Brown-Devlin
Best Large Format Company
API Austin Photo Imaging
Best Boutique Company Under 20
Apollo Partners
Best Small Company Under 100
Giant Noise
Best Large Company Over 100
Atmosphere TV
Biggest Wig
Jacqueline Bright

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