KEARNEY, Neb., March 9 -- The University of Nebraska Kearney issued the following news release:

OMAHA - University of Nebraska at Kearney students earned top honors in the 2026 American Advertising Awards state competition, receiving multiple gold ADDYs and special recognition during the event.

Conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the industry's largest and most respected competition recognizes creative excellence across all areas of advertising and design, with separate divisions for professionals and college students. It's often described as the "Oscars of advertising."

The statewide event, organized by AAF Nebraska, is the first tier of the three-level national competition. Local winners advance to district...