Johnson Group was recognized on February 16th with ADDY awards heralding excellence in creativity, design and marketing from the Advertising/Marketing Federation of Central Minnesota. The event held at Regency Events Center is the premier showcase for central Minnesota's design and advertising community.

The agency was recognized in 2009 for their work in the following categories: Sales Promotion, Sales Kit; Sales Promotion, Catalog; and 3 Elements of Advertising, Logo.

Winners were selected by a panel of nationally known advertising experts from among over 400 projects entered in the contest by over 15 central Minnesota agencies, design firms and companies.

We are excited about the recognition this year and the past 15 years, it is a statement about our staff and clients who have worked hard to reach this standard of excellence, said Scott Raden, President of Johnson Group.

The number of awards, over the last 15 years, received indicates a consistency of creativity across a wide range of clients as well as a broad depth of marketing disciplines, Johnson Group Senior Account Executive Scott Hondl noted.

The Advertising/Marketing Federation of Central Minnesota is in the eight district of the American Advertising Federation (AAF). The AAF is dedicated to serving members by protecting and advancing the interests of the advertising industry, including the freedom to truthfully advertise legal products. AAF fulfills this mission through effective government relations, professional development, public education, advertising education, advertising standards, public service and recognition of excellences.