Membership

AAF Lexington is the Lexington, Kentucky chapter of the American Advertising Federation in the AAF 5th District. All members receive the benefits and discounts of AAF membership.

Our focus is on the local club level. Members get discounts (or free admission) to all events and mixers, steeply discounted American Advertising Awards submissions, and the annual Interactive Social marketing conference.

We’re committing to shifting focus to the professional individual, increasing network opportunities, inclusivity, and community. We’ll work hard to provide these opportunities this year.

Corporate

$200

For organizations of all sizes. Benefits include:

  • Full membership for (1) principal/partner/director
  • All employees can get 50% discount for Individual memberships while employed at your company. A discount code will be provided to you for distribution to your employees.
  • Logo included in AAF Lexington Partners/Members section on website, and on our social media outlets
  • Opportunity to spotlight company news via club e-newsletter
  • Purchase of two member-priced tickets to all events
  • 25% discount on all American Advertising Awards entries submitted by the corporation.
  • National AAF Discounts & Savings

Individual

$100

For advertising, creative and marketing professionals. Benefits include:

  • Eligibility for AAF Lexington Board of Directors and Committees
  • 25% discount on all American Advertising Awards entries
  • Purchase of two member-priced tickets to all events
  • National AAF Discounts & Savings

Do you work for a corporate member? You are eligible for a 50% discount. Please use the discount code provided by your employer to receive your discount.

Not-for-Profit

$50

Designed for advertising and marketing employees of not-for-profit organizations. Membership benefits include:

  • Purchase of two member-priced tickets to all events
  • 25% discount on all American Advertising Awards entries
  • National AAF Discount & Savings

Young Professional

$50

For members 26 years old and younger.vBenefits include:

  • Purchase of two member-priced tickets to all events
  • 25% discount on all American Advertising Awards entries
  • National AAF Discount & Savings

Student

$25

Designed to benefit creative, advertising, and marketing students. This level is open to full-time students from an accredited school who is pursuing a degree/career in advertising, marketing, design, communications, or public relations field. Benefits and requirements include:

  • Agree to two hours of volunteer time at a single event during the calendar year
  • One free ticket to an AAF Lexington event other than Keeneland Club Day or ADDY Awards
  • Student pricing for on all American Advertising Awards entries

Membership dues are non-refundable, and are non-transferrable.

The Club year begins on July 1 and ends the following June 30. All membership dues include AAF Lexington membership, AAF and 5th District AAF affiliation.

Any membership (new or renewing) prior to March will not be pro-rated and will serve as the full year membership term. Any membership after March 1 shall be pro-rated based on the initial membership fee, divided by number of months remaining in fiscal year, based on the start month.