Last week we hosted our first-ever USF Ad Program Showcase with the Hilltop Ad Agency. Ad Program students shared their best work for a shot at one of 20 ‘Golden Tickets’—each covering entry into the American Advertising Awards + mentorship to get competition-ready. With 100+ pieces judged by an amazing industry panel—Julie Blakley (Barrett Hofherr) and Ad Program alums Grace Yam (Goodby, Silverstein & Partners) and Rachel Zeta (The Academy @ GS&P)—along with USF Ad Program faculty, we’re beyond proud of the talent on display. We’re proud to introduce ‘The Gracie’—our annual Best of Show award—named for Grace Yam, who founded the @hilltop_adagency. Here’s to making this a lasting tradition. . . . #USFCAAdvertising #AdvertisingShowcase #TheGracie