RECAP: The 2023 BIG TIP-OFF
Wednesday, August 23rd was a “hump day” for the books as AAF Buffalo hosted its annual Big Tip-Off event. No, we’re not talking about tips of advice. We’re talking about bar tips that go to a good cause! That’s right, The Big Tip-Off is a night where advertising and marketing pros volunteer to bartend, and their colleagues, friends, and families tip them as they compete to raise the most money for AAF Buffalo’s Scholarship Fund.
This year, we headed back to the beautiful rooftop of Soho. Eight people represented their companies behind the pine, where they had 45 minutes to collect as many tips as possible. To raise the most money possible, agencies did what they do best – got creative. Amanda Widzinski of Mower went with a tattoo theme, handing out tattoos for tips. Devan Brady of Ingram Micro capitalized on the Barbie craze with a signature glittery pink drink. And Andy Rose of dPost, dressed as a unicorn. We’re not sure that theme had much rhyme or reason to it, other than unicorns never go out of style.
By the end of the night we raised $3,800! All of the tips went directly to the AAF Buffalo scholarship fund and will be used to support high school and college students interested in continuing their studies in advertising.
So, who took home the glittery gold trophy this year?
- Crowley Webb came in 1st place for money raised
- dPost came in 2nd place
- and Mower came in 3rd place
Huge shout out to the participating companies for lending their bartending talents for the night and adding their own personal touches to the open bar.
- The Martin Group
- Mr. Smith Agency
- Farm
- dPost
- Mower
- Crowley Webb
- Ingram Micro
Thank you to all who came out and donated. It’s always fun to close out the Buffalo summer with some hot competition.
It’s not too soon to practice your bartending skills for next year!