About
Alyssa Cavanaugh is a New York–based Creative Director at Special Group NYC, celebrated for her award-winning craft in art direction and conceptual design. Her work combines strategic thinking with a meticulous eye for detail, creating campaigns that balance cultural impact with visual excellence. With multiple Cannes Lions, Clios, and One Show honors, Alyssa has brought to life some of advertising’s most resonant ideas, from Super Bowl spots for Uber Eats to viral brand stunts. She draws inspiration from photography, hiking, fashion, and music—and continues her ongoing quest to keep her plants alive.
Awards Clios Cannes Lions Tribeca Film Festival LIAs D&AD AICP The One Show
Awards Clios Cannes Lions Tribeca Film Festival LIAs D&AD AICP The One Show
Awards:
2025
Cannes Lion — Bronze Century of Cravings, Super Bowl LIX Uber Eats
Tribeca Film Festival - Winner Commercial
Clio Awards — Bronze Century of Cravings, Super Bowl LIX Uber Eats
One Show — Bronze Century of Cravings, Super Bowl LIX Uber Eats
D&AD — Shortlist Century of Cravings, Super Bowl LIX Uber Eats
2024
Clio Awards — 2X Shortlist Get Almost Almost Anything Uber Eats
AICP Awards — Advertising Excellence, campaign Uber Eats
Sports Clio Awards — Bronze, 2x Shortlist Fox Sports
2023
Clio Awards — 3X Silver 1X Bronze - Uber Don’t Eats
The One Show — Merit - One Hit for Uber One
2022
Cannes — Bronze Lion Film Uber Don’t Eats
Cannes — Shortlist Uber Don’t Eats
One Show — 3X Silver Pencils Uber Don’t Eats
D&AD — Shortlist Uber Don’t Eats
AICP Awards — Shortlist Humor Uber Don’t Eats
Campaign BIG Awards — Integrated Winner Uber Don’t Eats
2021
Cannes — Shortlist, Craft Oculus Play For Real
D&AD — Wood Pencil, Craft Oculus Play For Real
AICP — Shortlist, Production Oculus Play For Real
ADC Awards — Shortlist, Branded Content/Entertainment Oculus Play For Real
Also, a really nice review here (Thank you DAVID Reviews)
Past Years
Bronze Cannes Lion, PR: Events and Stunts : Flybabies
Silver Pencil, One Show PR: Reputation Management: Flybabies
Silver LIA award, TV, Cinema, Online Film: Corporate Image: Flybabies
Silver Effie, Small budget: Flybabies
Bronze Clio Award, Public Relations: Special Event: Flybabies
AICP Winner, Cause: Flybabies
Cannes Lions 2018, Shortlisted (Media Relations) Office Souvenirs
Cannes Lions 2018, Shortlisted (Sectors, Travel) Office Souvenirs
One Show 2018, Bronze Pencil, Print & Outdoor: Promotional Items: Office Souvenirs
