Riggs Partners earns top honors at District 3 ADDY Awards

COLUMBIA, SC (July 3, 2025) – Riggs Partners’ commitment to purpose-driven creative excellence continues to set it apart, as the agency recently earned top honors at the AAF District 3 ADDY Awards.

The District 3 competition, which recognizes the most outstanding advertising work from South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia, awarded Riggs Partners two Gold ADDYs and one Silver ADDY for its “Work Doesn’t Work” television campaign and advocacy video series.

“Great creative should do more than win awards; it should challenge assumptions, spark conversation, and create meaningful change,” said Michael Powelson, creative director. “We’re honored that our peers recognize the work, but ultimately it’s the outcomes for communities that make it worth it.”

“This recognition is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to ideas that drive positive impact, something we’ve championed for nearly three decades,” said Teresa Coles, president.

The full list of District 3 ADDY honors for Riggs Partners includes:

• Gold: Public Service Television, “Work Doesn’t Work – Dentist”
• Gold: Public Service Television, “Work Doesn’t Work – Bank”
• Silver: Non-Broadcast Audio Visual, “Work Doesn’t Work Advocacy Video”

Riggs Partners is proud to represent South Carolina in the District 3 competition and remains dedicated to using creativity as a force for good throughout the region and beyond.