For the 16th consecutive year, the Bit-Wizards and TalkingParents teams have been recognized for outstanding achievement in advertising, earning a total of eight ADDY® Awards from the Pensacola Chapter of the American Advertising Federation. The ADDY® Awards are among the most prestigious competitions in the advertising industry, honoring creative excellence and innovation in advertising nationwide.

In 2025, the team’s dedication and creativity were celebrated with one Gold and seven Silver ADDY® Awards, spanning a diverse range of projects and campaigns. This recognition highlights the team’s commitment to delivering impactful, high-quality work that resonates with audiences and sets new standards in marketing and advertising.

Heather Ruiz, Director of Marketing

Each project we submitted represents countless hours of collaboration and innovation that exemplify our teamwork, creativity, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Winning these awards is a direct reflection of those efforts and the culture we pride ourselves on. It was an honor having the opportunity to share the stage with our peers, and we’re grateful to the AAF Pensacola Chapter and the judges for giving us a platform to celebrate these incredible achievements.
Heather Ruiz, Director of Marketing

Award-Winning Projects

Gold

OCSD Annual Report: Sales & Marketing / Collateral Material / Printed Annual Report

OCSD Annual Report OCSD Annual Report OCSD Annual Report

Silver

Gulf Coast Council Folder: Sales & Marketing / Collateral Material / Brochure Campaign

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Whiskey & War Stories: Sales & Marketing / Collateral Material / Special Event Material / Card, Invitation, Announcement—Campaign

Whiskey & War Stories

TalkingParents

Silver

TalkingParents Swag: Sales & Marketing / Specialty Advertising / Campaign

TalkingParents Swag

TalkingParents Core Value Posters: Out of Home & Ambient Media / Out of Home / Poster—Campaign

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TalkingParents Storm Shelter Campaign: Online/Interactive / Advertising & Promotion / Campaign

TalkingParents Storm Shelter Campaign TalkingParents Storm Shelter Campaign

TalkingParents Chaos to Clarity Campaign: Online/Interactive / Advertising & Promotion / Campaign

TalkingParents Chaos to Clarity Campaign TalkingParents Chaos to Clarity Campaign

TalkingParents Control Campaign: Cross-Platform / Online/ Interactive Campaign

TalkingParents Control Campaign TalkingParents Control Campaign