Baltimore Advertising Hall of Fame & Industry Honors
TThe Baltimore Advertising Hall of Fame celebrates the legends whose lasting impact, innovation, and leadership have defined excellence and inspired those rising behind them.
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Alongside these lifetime achievements, we also honor the bright new voices and bold thinkers shaping the future of our industry today.
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Submit your nominations by January 7, 2026.
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Our Services
Hall of Fame Awards
These awards represent the pinnacle of achievement within the Baltimore advertising community. Each honor recognizes individuals whose careers have made a lasting impact — inspiring the next generation while setting enduring standards of excellence.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Established in 2009 to recognize local industry leaders responsible, throughout their career, for helping build the foundation for a strong Baltimore advertising community. This premiere award honors talented, dedicated individuals who inspire others by setting the standard by which great leaders and accomplishments are measured.​
Silver Medal
For outstanding industry service and achievement.
The Silver Medal is the highest individual honor bestowed by AAF Baltimore. It recognizes professionals who have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of advertising through creative excellence, leadership, and community involvement.
Katherine Mahool Iconoclast Award
Established in 2020 to celebrate the AAFB's 100th anniversary and named in honor of the 1st nominated president of the organization that eventually would become American Advertising Federation Baltimore, the Iconoclast Award celebrates women in advertising, marketing, business, and design who have redefined industries, defied stereotypes, and torn down barriers to success so that others may follow.
District 2 Crystal Prism Award
Often described as the award for the “unsung hero,” the Crystal Prism award bestows the honor and gratitude of the AAFB to an individual who goes above and beyond the call of duty, giving of their time selflessly for the advancement and success of the AAF Baltimore without seeking reward or personal gain. It acknowledges their commitment, contributions, and giving of themselves to further the industry’s standards and to enhance the image of advertising.
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The Crystal Prism Award is awarded to those very few, very special, individuals who nurture and grow our club.
District 2 Crystal Prism Award
Often described as the award for the “unsung hero,” the Crystal Prism award bestows the honor and gratitude of the AAFB to an individual who goes above and beyond the call of duty, giving of their time selflessly for the advancement and success of the AAF Baltimore without seeking reward or personal gain. It acknowledges their commitment, contributions, and giving of themselves to further the industry’s standards and to enhance the image of advertising.
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The Crystal Prism Award is awarded to those very few, very special, individuals who nurture and grow our club.