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RED BALL SHOWCASES BEST OF RGV ADVERTISING
Photography by: Ben Briones
On February 15th, the advertising community celebrated the best in RGV advertising at the American Advertising Federation - Rio Grande Valley’s American Advertising Awards’ “Red Ball” Gala at the Embassy Suites McAllen Convention Center. Winners were honored with gold, silver, and bronze awards. Mr. A.B. Barrera, past AAF-RGV President and incoming Governor of AAF District 10, was honored with the Silver Medal Award for lifetime achievement in advertising and service to the AAF. Ten UTRGV students were recognized for their gold award-winning entries. More than 200 entries for the professional and student competition vied for the best of the best. Leal Media received Best of Show in the professional category.
