AAF Baltimore Awards of Distinction
Each year, individuals who have made significant contributions to the Baltimore advertising community are eligible for one of four coveted awards. Winners will be honored during the annual American Advertising Awards ceremony.
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Nominees may represent any sector of the industry (agency, freelance, clients, partners, media outlets, production suppliers, photographers, and more) and any segment within these groups (account services, media, HR, creative, etc.) ​​
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.​
Lifetime Achievement Recipients
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Michelle Selby, 2024
Allan Charles, 2023
Billy Twigg, 2022
David Imre, 2021
Roger Gray, 2020
Sean Carton, 2019
Rip Lambert, 2018
Jack Heyrman, 2017
Jeff Millman, 2016
Elliott Wiley, 2012
Cecil A. “Chic” Davis, 2011
Silver Medal
The Silver Medal Award program recognizes industry professionals who have made outstanding contributions to advertising and who have furthered our industry’s standards, exhibiting creative excellence and responsibility areas of social concern.
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The program was begun by Printer's Ink Magazine and the older Advertising Federation of America as an award to outstanding advertising practitioners throughout the nation. In 1969, it was assumed by AAF as a local club/federation-oriented award.
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On January 22, 1980, the American Advertising Association Baltimore (AAB) — now known as the American Advertising Federation Baltimore (AAFB) — presented its first Silver Medal Award to Mr. Jake Embry, General Manager of WMAR-FM.
Silver Medal Recipients
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Ron Ordansa, 2024
Andres Zapata, 2023
Matt McDermott, 2022
Becky Smith, 2021
Betsy Clark, 2020
Michael Teitelbaum, 2019
Vanessa Baker, 2018
Jody Berg, 2016
Harold C. “Chuck” Donofrio Jr., 2011
Chic Davis, 1991
Jim Williams, 1991
David Fuellhart, 1990
Anna Grossman, 1990
Sheldon Taule, 1990
Jake Embry, 1980
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.
Iconoclast Recipients
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Susan Levickas 2024
Diane Devaney, 2023
Barbara Brotman Kaylor, 2022
Linda Stanley, 2021
Kathy Harvey, 2020
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.
Crystal Prism Recipients
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Liz Norton, 2024
Krystal Cotriss, 2023
Ashlene Larson, 2022
Stephanie Bronfein, 2021
Jeremy Martin, 2020
Courtney Black, 2019
Sarah Quackenbush, 2018
Kathe Flynn, 2017
Jennifer Dodson, 2017
Jane Goldstrom, 2011
Seth Dunbar, 2001
Janice Davis, 1993
Faye Friedman, 1992
Chip Weinman, 1991
Jim Atrachan, 1990
Jim Williams, 1990
Tracey Serifert, 1988
Lou Christopher, 1987
Barbara Brotman Kaylor, 1986
Chic Davis, 1985
John Yuhanick, 1984
Marion Fine, 1983
Robert Kingwell, 1982
Diane Kumar, 1981
Charles Dukes, 1980
Harry Brian, 1979
Dorothy Galway, 1978
Eileen Keogh, 1977
Shirley Brown, 1976
Sheldon Taule, 1975
Frank Blumberg, 1974
Bess Kramer, 1973
Anna Grossman, 1972