The Colibri Collective Takes Home 9 Pollie Awards

May 23, 2025 - The Colibri Collective is a proud recipient of nine 2025 Pollie Awards from the American Association of Political Consultants. With over 3,100 entries submitted, these awards recognize the most creative and effective minds in political campaigning, with only 5.7% of entries earning the prestigious Pollie Gold, the highest honor in their field.

The agency was honored with:

Gold

Best Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language 

SEIU - Ruben Gallego for U.S. Senate IE

Best Merchandise - Lanyard

Arizona Democratic Party - DNC Branding

*First year this category has been introduced in the Pollie Awards.

Silver

Best Radio Campaign (Democrat) 

AFSCME - Ruben Gallego for U.S. Senate IE

Digital Creative - Stand Alone  

Yes On Amendment 79 - Olivia Rodrigo Geofencing Campaign

Field Program - Statewide

CHISPA Arizona PAC

Bronze

Best Use of Digital Audio 

AFSCME - Ruben Gallego for U.S. Senate IE

Non-Mail Brochure

CHISPA Arizona PAC

Walk/Handout Piece

CHISPA Arizona PAC

Logo & Branding 

Arizona Democratic Party - DNC Branding

“These awards stand as a testament to the important work that we do as a collective in not only advertising but also community advocacy,” says Gaby Cardenas, Founder and CEO of The Colibri Collective. “We worked tirelessly throughout a contentious 2024 election cycle, and the contributions we made are important to not only our Latino communities but to our country.” 

This is the fifth consecutive year the agency has been recognized with these prestigious awards, known in the industry as “The Oscars of Political Advertising.” 

About The Colibri Collective

The Colibri Collective is a Women-Owned certified, full-service marketing agency, renowned for its exceptional talent and excellence in advertising. We serve a diverse range of clients across the political, non-profit, government, foundation, and education sectors. Our expertise lies in collaboratively developing innovative strategies that resonate deeply with audiences, evoke emotions, and consistently exceed expectations.

About The Pollie Awards & AAPC

The Pollie Awards, dubbed “the Oscars of Political Advertising” by Esquire, are bipartisan honors presented annually by the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) to recognize excellence in political advertising and communications. Winners are selected by a blind jury of professional peers, ensuring a high standard of merit across candidates and causes. Founded in 1969, the AAPC is the world’s largest multi-partisan organization of political and public affairs professionals, with over 1,600 members globally, all dedicated to advancing democratic practices. For more information visit www.theaapc.org.