The digital design division of Corporate Magic received multiple top honors at the 2016 AAF Dallas American Advertising Awards, including Gold ADDYs, Best of Digital, and Judge’s Choice recognition for its creative work on Lights Magazine.
DALLAS, Texas — February 19, 2016 — Tamarack Agency, the digital design division of Corporate Magic, earned multiple top honors at the 54th Annual AAF Dallas American Advertising Awards, including Gold ADDYs, Best of Digital recognition, and Judge’s Choice honors.
Hosted by the American Advertising Federation – Dallas (AAF Dallas), the annual competition is one of the advertising industry’s largest and most respected creative award programs. More than 602 entries from over 70 advertising agencies, design firms, production companies, and universities were submitted for consideration in the 2016 competition.
Among the evening’s most notable achievements was Lights Magazine, which emerged as one of the competition’s most recognized entries. The publication received Gold ADDYs across multiple categories and earned both Best of Digital and Judge’s Choice for Publication Design honors.
The award-winning work was led by Troy Myatt, Creative Director of Tamarack Agency and lead designer of the publication. The project was developed in collaboration with Jeff Kirk, Executive Editor, and Brian Pierce, Editor and Writer.
Tamarack’s recognized entries included:
Gold ADDY — Publication Design: Lights Magazine
Gold ADDY — Publication Design: Bran Ferren Feature
Gold ADDY — Special Event Material: Lights Magazine
Gold ADDY — Mobile App: Lights Magazine
Gold ADDY — Digital Creative Technology – Interface & Navigation: Lights Magazine
Silver ADDY — Publication Design: The Producers
Silver ADDY — Branded Content & Entertainment: Lights Magazine
Silver ADDY — Digital Creative Technology – User Experience: Lights Magazine

In addition to category awards, Lights Magazine earned several of the competition’s highest distinctions, including:
Best of Digital
Judge’s Choice – Publication Design
Best of Show Recognition
The awards recognized Tamarack’s ability to combine editorial design, digital experiences, user experience, interactive content, and visual storytelling into compelling creative work.
“Tamarack was built around the belief that great design should communicate ideas as effectively as it captures attention,” said Jeff Kirk, CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Corporate Magic. “These awards reflect the talent of Troy Myatt, Brian Pierce, and the entire team that helped bring these projects to life.”

As the digital design division of Corporate Magic, Tamarack Agency develops branding, publication design, digital content, interactive experiences, visual communications, and creative assets that support both standalone client initiatives and large-scale Corporate Magic productions.
The recognition further reinforces Corporate Magic’s commitment to combining creative strategy, design excellence, and audience engagement across live experiences, digital platforms, and integrated communications.
About Corporate Magic
Corporate Magic is an award-winning creative agency specializing in creative services, strategic communications, live experiences, broadcast productions, and high-end events. Since 1986, Corporate Magic has partnered with leading organizations to create experiences that engage audiences, strengthen connections, and inspire action.
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About Corporate Magic
Corporate Magic is known for its innovative approach to event planning and event production, specializing in creating unforgettable experiences for corporate events, sporting events, and special occasions.


