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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.
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.
Recent Recipients
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
Silver Medal Award
Established in 1959 to recognize industry professionals who have made outstanding contributions to advertising and who have been active in furthering the industry’s standards, creative excellence and responsibility in areas of social concern. Annually, AAF member chapters bestow this honor upon outstanding members of their local advertising community.
Recent Recipients
Andres Zapata, 2023
Matt McDermott, 2022
Becky Smith, 2021
Betsy Clark, 2020
Michael Teitelbaum, 2019
Vanessa Baker, 2018
Jodi Burg, 2016
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 their club 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.
The Crystal Prism Award is a cherished award and not usually given out annually, but instead, is only awarded to those very few, very special, dedicated recipients who nurture and grow our clubs.
Recent Recipients
Krystal Cotriss, 2023
Ashlene Larson, 2022
Stephanie Bronfein, 2021
Jeremy Martin, 2020
Courtney Black, 2019
Sarah Quackenbush, 2018
Kathe Flynn, 2017
Jennifer Dodson, 2017
Katherine Mahool Iconoclast Award
Named in honor of the 1st 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.
Recent Recipients
Diane Devaney, 2023
Barbara Brotman Kaylor, 2022
Linda Stanley, 2021
Kathy Harvey, 2020