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At AAON, our marketing strategy is built on a simple idea: connection matters as much as capability. In a technical industry, the secret isn't more specs, but more humanity. Humor, real stories, and relatable content that makes your audience see themselves in what you sell.
This year, that approach earned us 11 creative awards and nominations across four distinct competitions, recognizing the strength and range of our creative work across the manufacturing industry.
ADDY Awards
The ADDY Awards are one of advertising's most prestigious competitions, drawing over 40,000 entries annually and honoring outstanding creativity. AAON received six ADDY Awards for compelling video work that puts our people front and center—the technicians, engineers, and team members who bring our products to life.
GOLD AWARD
Film & Video | Cinematography—Single
Title: AAON Boundless
Credits: Retrospec Films
GOLD AWARD
Film & Video | Video Editing
Title: AAON Boundless
Credits: Retrospec Films
GOLD AWARD
Film, Video, & Sound | Branded Content & Entertainment for Online Film, Video & Sound—Single entry– more than :60 seconds
Title: AAON Innovation
Credits: Retrospec Films
SILVER AWARD
Film, Video, & Sound | Cinema Advertising—Movie Trailer
Title: Prison Break
Credits: Retrospec Films
SILVER AWARD
Film, Video, & Sound | Cinema Advertising—Movie Trailer
Title: Strike
Credits: Retrospec Films
Unreleased
BRONZE AWARD
Film, Video, & Sound | Branded Content & Entertainment—Non-Broadcast
Title: Prison Break
Credits: Retrospec Films
Telly Awards
AAON is a proud recipient of two Telly Awards, a globally recognized and respected competition, honoring video and television excellence. Taking home one Silver and one Bronze Telly highlights our authentic storytelling and strong visual execution.
SILVER AWARD
Title: AAON Innovation
Credits: Retrospec Films
BRONZE AWARD
Title: Strike
Credits: Retrospec Films
Unreleased
Emmy Nomination
AAON is also honored to receive an Emmy nomination, one of the highest honors in television, recognizing excellence in artistry, creativity, engineering, and technical merit. This nomination is a testament to our dedication to creating powerful, people-first content that leaves a lasting impression. The award ceremony takes place in July 2026.
Branded Content - Short Form Content (up to 10 minutes)
Title: AAON Innovation
Credits: Retrospec Films
ASHRAE Advertising Excellence Awards
The ASHRAE Advertising Excellence Awards were determined through data-driven research conducted by Baxter Research Group and ASHRAE Journal, which tested ad effectiveness among readers. AAON earned two awards in the Audience Recall category, recognizing campaigns that turned technical products into memorable, visually compelling stories.
Audience Recall Award
AAON Alpha Class
Audience Recall Award
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Together, these 11 honors reflect the range of our creative strategy, from people-driven video storytelling to striking visual campaigns that make technical products memorable. Whether we're showing the team behind the product or the product itself, the goal is the same: content that resonates and sticks.
We're honored to partner with Retrospec Films on our video content and to be recognized for our commitment to creativity and excellence in advertising. As we continue pushing the boundaries of innovation, we remain committed to telling our story in a way that resonates with our audience and sets us apart in the industry. Congratulations to everyone involved in these award-winning projects.
To see more of AAON’s industry-leading storytelling, visit our YouTube channel.
