On Thursday, April 16, PMI captured 2 of the 5 District Gold ADDY Awards presented at the American Advertising Federation Pittsburgh Awards – marking a standout performance and advancing both projects to the national stage. Here is a link to the 2026 Program Book with the official results.
The District Gold honors were awarded to:
PPG – COTY 2026- PPG – It’s A Small World | Sustainability
PMI was also recognized as one of the event’s “big winners,” a distinction highlighted by the Pittsburgh Business Times, which noted the agency’s total of nine ADDY Awards among the region’s top-performing firms
At the local level, PMI received Silver ADDY Awards in the following categories:
- Branded Content & Entertainment for Online/Interactive
PPG – COTY 2026PPG – Resin World: Avoid the Circus - Animation, Special Effects or Motion GraphicsPPG – COTY 2026PPG – It’s A Small World | Sustainability
- Computer Generated Imagery (CGI)PPG – It’s A Small World | Sustainability
- Video EditingPPG – COTY 2026
- Sound Design – SinglePPG – COTY 2026
- Corporate Social Responsibility Non-Broadcast Audio/VisualPPG – It’s A Small World | Sustainability
- Film, Video & SoundGNC – Fitness is Fun Brand Video
But the real win? The work. This recognition reflects what’s possible when synergistic clients and team come together.
We’re incredibly proud of the teams behind these projects, and grateful to our partners at PPG and GNC for their continued trust and collaboration. Huge thanks to @aafpgh | @aafdistrict2 for supporting creativity in Pittsburgh and beyond. 
Next stop: @aafnational
About the ADDY Awards
The American Advertising Awards are widely recognized as the largest and most representative competition in the advertising industry, attracting tens of thousands of entries each year across the country.
Winning a Gold ADDY represents the highest level of creative excellence within a category, with entries judged against the strongest work in each market before advancing to district and national competition.
The competition follows a three-tier structure – local, district, and national – making District Gold winners among the most competitive and distinguished work in their region, and positioning them for recognition on a national stage.
From immersive digital experiences to cinematic storytelling, this recognition highlights the breadth of work created in collaboration with our clients.
