DALLAS -The Chickasaw Nation and the Chickasaw Nation Historical Society were recently recognized at the tenth district Addy Awards event in Dallas.

Conducted by the American Advertising Federation, the Addy Awards are the largest advertising competition in the world. Over 60,000 participants enter this competition each year, representing 200 clubs and 15 districts. The entrants are judged on three levels beginning at the local club level and ultimately a national and international level.

The Chickasaw Nation Historical Society’s submission, Iksaachi, a feature booklet on Chickasaw artists, received a bronze award.

“Iksaachi was such a team effort and such a good creative experience,” said Kelley Lunsford. “We are very pleased to be recognized on both state and district level.”

Iksaachi was awarded a gold Addy in the state competition, which took place in Oklahoma City in February.

Also well lauded at the state competition was the Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce Marketing Department.

“We are so proud of the marketing team,” said Brian Campbell, Division of Commerce Administrator. “Their amazing creative talent is surpassed only by their dedication to every project that comes their way.”

Various campaigns from the Division of Commerce won four silver Addy Awards and nine bronze Addys at the state-level event. The WinStar New Year’s Eve Party campaign took one of the two bronze awards presented to the tribe at the district competition, which includes Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas.