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 Lürzer's Archive Tribeca Film Festival LIAs D&AD AICP The One Show
Awards Clios Cannes Lions Lürzer's Archive Tribeca Film Festival LIAs D&AD AICP The One Show
Awards:
2026
Lürzer's Archive
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
Clios
2X Shortlist Get Almost Almost Anything Uber Eats
AICP
Advertising Excellence, campaign Uber Eats
Sports Clios
Bronze, 2x Shortlist Fox Sports
2023
Clios
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
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
Cannes Lions
Bronze PR: Events and Stunts : Flybabies
One Show
Silver Pencil, PR: Reputation Management: Flybabies
LIAs
Silver , TV, Cinema, Online Film: Corporate Image: Flybabies
Effies
Silver, Small budget: Flybabies
Clios
Bronze, 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
