FRENCH / WEST / VAUGHAN Adds to Trophy Case with Wins at 2021 American Advertising Awards

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 19, 2021) — French/​West/​Vaughan (FWV), one of the nation’s 20 largest independently-held public relations and integrated marketing agencies, was honored with six ADDY Awards – including the coveted MOSAIC Award – last night at the 2021 American Advertising Awards hosted by the AAF Triangle, the Raleigh-Durham chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF).

“After such a challenging and unprecedented year, it was very rewarding to gather virtually with peers and colleagues to celebrate the exceptional work we all do,” said FWV Creative Director John Moore. ​“We are honored to have taken home awards this year from such an esteemed program and are flattered to be included and recognized among so many talented advertising professionals.”

FWV received the MOSAIC Award for its ​“Cowboy to the Core” social media campaign on behalf of long-time client Wrangler. One of the top awards, the MOSAIC is given to the entry that best exemplifies and celebrates a spirit of diversity and inclusion.

In addition to the MOSAIC Award, FWV also received the following awards:

Gold Addy

• Wrangler: ​“Cowboy to the Core” – Social Media Campaign

Silver Addys

• Pendleton Whisky: Oregon Photography Series – Color Photography Campaign
• AAF Triangle: 2020 Awards Book – Ad Club or Marketing Club

Bronze Addys

• Tree Top: Fall Harvest Series – Social Media Campaign
• French/​West/​Vaughan, CGPR: ​“Reach Out” – Film, Video & Sound

“FWV is proud to have such a talented team of creative professionals, and we always strive to deliver outstanding work on behalf of our clients,” added FWV Chairman and CEO Rick French. ​“We’re thrilled to have been honored yet again by the American Advertising Awards this year.”

The American Advertising Awards is the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition, attracting nearly than 35,000 entries every year in local AAF Club (Ad Club) competitions. The program’s mission is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising.

Conducted annually by the AAF, the local awards ceremony is the first of a three-tier, national competition. All gold winners at the local level automatically advance to one of 15 district competitions. District winners are then advanced to the third tier – the national stage of the American Advertising Awards.

Headquartered in Raleigh, FWV has offices in New York, Tampa, Los Angeles and the Greater Boston area. Since its founding in 1997, FWV has amassed more than 1,100 PR, advertising and digital marketing awards on behalf of a blue-chip client roster and has been named National Agency of the Year 20 times.

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