Jay Connaughton, Innovative Politics partner, receives the AAPC Award of Excellence at the Pollie Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Innovative Politics Wins Campaign of the Year

Innovative Politics has been recognized by the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) with its highest accolade, the Award of Excellence, for leading the Republican Campaign of the Year. This distinguished award highlights the agency’s work on Jeff Landry’s successful bid to become Louisiana’s 57th Governor.

Running a methodical, high-impact campaign, Innovative Politics helped Landry achieve a historic victory in the primary election, navigating a highly competitive field and significant strategic challenges. The campaign’s focus on broadening Landry’s base was instrumental in his unprecedented win. The AAPC awards honor campaigns that exemplify innovation, resilience and excellence in political consulting, making this recognition a significant achievement for the agency.

Beyond the Award of Excellence, Innovative Politics also secured three Pollie Awards—the most coveted honors in political communications—for their creative contributions to the Landry campaign. These awards include:

Gold Pollie – Cortez Testimonial Video
Silver Pollie – Michele Testimonial Video
Silver Pollie – Jeff Landry for Governor Website

Dubbed “the Oscars of political advertising” by Esquire magazine, the Pollie Awards celebrate the most persuasive, creative and politically effective work of the election cycle. Entries are rigorously evaluated by over 250 industry professionals, focusing on creativity, production value and political impact.

Innovative Politics is proud to bring home these awards, underscoring our commitment to impactful, award-winning strategies that drive real political success.