Arts & Culture

417 Magazine Takes Home Gold and Silver at the 2025 ADDY Awards

The 417 Magazine team celebrates another win at the annual ADDY Awards, this year held in Springfield.

Mar 2025

The 417 Magazine team celebrates yet another successful evening at the American Advertising Federation's 2025 ADDY Awards, taking home one gold and four silver awards. Every year, publishing, advertising and digital media professionals submit creative work for the chance to be recognized at the ADDY awards. This year’s midwest-focused awards ceremony, held by the Joplin chapter of the AAF took place on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at The Old Glass Place in Springfield. In 2024, 417 Magazine underwent a full rebrand, with a fresh new look and brand new logos for both 417 Magazine and Biz 417. You can read all about how and why 417 rebranded here, or keep reading to find out what we won.

What Did We Win?

Gold: 417 Magazine Redesign Series, September October & November Issues

Sarah Patton, Creative Director
Katie Pollock-Estes, Editorial Director
Logan Aguirre, Publisher
Carla Frank, Consulting Creative Director

Silver: 417 Magazine Redesign, September Issue

Sarah Patton, Creative Director
Katie Pollock-Estes, Editorial Director
Logan Aguirre, Publisher

Silver: 417 Branded Merch

Jordan Dykstra, Art Director
Annah Crow, Marketing Director
Sarah Patton, Creative Director

Silver: 417 Logo Redesign

Sarah Patton, Creative Director
Katie Pollock-Estes, Editorial Director
Logan Aguirre, Publisher
Megan Johnson, VP of Operations
Carla Frank, Consulting Creative Director

Silver: 417 Brand Video

Sarah Patton, Creative Director
Josh Kingham, Videographer
Logan Aguirre, Publisher

““This year marks a bold new chapter for the 417 brand—a full redesign of our flagship magazine and a complete evolution of our house brand. I’m beyond proud of our talented creative team, and these awards are well-deserved!””
— Sarah Patton, Creative Director at 417 Magazine

417 Magazine has also won ADDYs in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2024.

The American Advertising Federation (AAF) was established in 1905 and is the only organization that includes members across disciplines and career levels in advertising. The AAF helps professional advance their careers, forge connections and celebrate the art of advertising.