The word on the street. By the people who put it there.

AAF SEEKS NOMINEES FOR SILVER MEDAL AWARD
1/15/2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Nicole Sandman

740-3516 / nicole.sandman@flintinteractive.com

 

 

AAF SEEKS NOMINEES FOR SILVER MEDAL AWARD

 

DULUTH, Minn. (December 22, 2009)—AAF Duluth/Superior, the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation, seeks nominations for the 2010 Silver Medal Award. Nomination forms, which can be downloaded at www.aafduluthsuperior.com, are due January 29, 2010.

 

The Silver Medal Award is the Ad Fed's highest honor. Founded nationally in 1959 and established locally in 1979, it recognizes men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the advertising and marketing industry and who have been active in furthering creative excellence and responsibility in areas of social concern. Specifically, candidates are judged on their merits in four areas:

  • Contribution to his or her organization
  • Creative ability
  • Contributions to the general advancement of advertising
  • Contributions to the community

 

A committee of past Silver Medal Award winners will review nominations and vote on the 2010 winner, who will be presented the award on Friday, March 4, during the AAF Duluth/Superior’s 34th annual ADDY®Awards ceremony at the Zeitgeist Arts Café in Duluth.

 

“This is the highest local honor in the industry. By nominating someone for the Silver Medal Award, you’re not only showing your support for that individual, you’re enhancing the image of advertising and marketing in the area,” said Nicole Sandman, AAF Duluth/Superior past president. “We strongly encourage people to take a moment to submit a nomination.”

 

Past recipients of the AAF Duluth/Superior Silver Medal Award include:

           2009 - Joan Hendrik

 2008 - Mark Mahla

          2007 - Marilyn Webber

          2006 - Kimberly Carlson Keuning

          2005 - Joyce Mireault

          2004 - Gary Hanson

          2003 - Laurie O'Melia O'Neill

          2002 - Jim McGinnis

          2001 - Dan Carlson

          2000 - Dick Olson

          1999 - Elizabeth Murphy Burns

          1998 - Harold Webster

          1997 - Herb Palmer

          1996 - Marsha Hystead

          1995 - Frank Befera

          1994 - Patty McNulty

          1993 - Julianne Raymond

          1992 - Joe Golden

          1991 - Lew Latto

          1988 - Dorothy Waldo

          1987 - Avis Mattson

          1986 - Earl Henton

          1985 - Harvey Marshall

          1985 - Robert Rich

          1984 - Howard Klatzky

          1983 - Richard Palmer

          1982 - Donn Larson

          1981 - John LaForge

          1980 - Jim Tills

          1979 - Claude Lutzka

 

 

AAF Duluth/Superior is comprised of advertising and marketing professionals from all facets of the industry who work in northern Minnesota and northern Wisconsin. It aims to enhance the professional development of club members, increase recognition of the industry and contribute community assets through its pro bono and educational efforts. Formerly called the Lake Superior Advertising Federation, AAF Duluth/Superior is a local affiliate of the American Advertising Federation. For more information, visit www.aafduluthsuperior.org.

 

##

MEDIA contact:

Nicole Sandman

Past President, AAF Duluth/Superior

740-3516 or Nicole.sandman@flintinteractive.com

 

 

 

Download AAF SEEKS NOMINEES FOR SILVER MEDAL AWARD DOC

Return to Press Releases