Origo Wins Gold ADDY Award for the Cinematography Category
March 2, 2026
Origo spent last Thursday night celebrating with our Columbus creative community at the annual American Advertising Federation of Columbus Awards Ceremony, which is an awards show that represents the highest standard of creative achievement and exceptional strategy in advertising throughout the region. Therefore, we were thrilled when we learned that our agency was honored with a Gold ADDY in the Cinematography Category for our Pause Before You Play Ohio Responsible Gambling PSA. As a chapter of a national organization, our Gold Addy campaign will now move to the regional level, and if winning, onto the National Awards held in Austin, Texas.
For a bit of background, this campaign was developed with Ohio for Responsible Gambling, a coalition between the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, the Ohio Lottery Commission, and the Ohio Casino Control Commission. It aims to educate adults on the risks and consequences involved with gambling and provides guidance on how to gamble responsibly if choosing to do so. While our public health efforts always strive to create a positive impact and behavior change for populations in need, we are proud to have our peers celebrate this powerful collaboration with our state partners, demonstrating how creative storytelling can address complex social issues and help Ohioans lead healthier lives.
A special shout-out to everyone who played a part in developing such an impactful PSA, including:
- Todd Novak (Creative Director)
- Karen Hagans (Associate Creative Director)
- Sheehan Hannan (Senior Copywriter & Content Strategist)
- Nate Burdette (Copywriter), Barry Zeidman (Producer)
- Jason Hambach (Director of Photography), Nick Biere (Editor)
- Charlie Cataline (Art Director), John Fintel (Audio)
- Marc DiCenzo (Sound Design)
- Caitlin Phillips (Accounts Director)
- Mariah Booher (Account Coordinator)
We would also like to thank our clients. Your trust and collaboration drive our award-winning creativity, allowing us to produce work that advances the greater good and improves the lives of others.
Lastly, thank you to AAF Columbus for hosting such a special event that continues to celebrate the outstanding work of our creative community. And congratulations to all of the other winners, as we are humbled to be a part of a creative community that continues to generate such incredible and inspiring work.