Each year the AAF of the Ozarks recognizes the individuals and/or organizations that have made an outstanding contribution to the advertising/marketing industry within our community. Below are the distinguished awards and their descriptions.
SILVER MEDALIST
The AAF’s Silver Medal Award Program was established in 1959 to recognize men and women who have made outstanding contributions to advertising and who have been active in furthering the industry’s standard, creative excellence and responsibility in areas of social concern. Annually, AAF member clubs bestow this honor upon outstanding members of the local advertising community. Silver Medalists are selected using the following criteria:
- Contribution to his/her company – the recipient must have achieved success in one of the following areas of work: advertising agency, advertiser, media, or advertising service
- Creative Ability – the recipient must have shown a consistent, high degree of original thinking in his/her field
- Contributions to the General Advancement of Advertising – the recipient must have worked to increase the stature and raise the standards of the advertising profession
- Contributions to the Community – the recipient should be someone who has been active in civic, religious, or other groups dedicated to human or social welfare
AD PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
This award recognizes an individual who has shown an outstanding contribution to the advertising profession over the past year.
JANE MEYER NON-PROFIT AWARD
This award recognizes nonprofit associations that submit advertising materials or campaigns created in-house that are designed to improve the health, education and/or wellbeing of the community and its citizens.
ANITA LUDWIG AWARD
Anita Ludwig was the Auntie Mame of agency copywriters. Recruited by Bob Noble, she was known for her southern drawl, quick wit, and an ability to get straight to the point. She was highly creative, not just in her work, but in her dress as well. The Anita Ludwig award recognizes the advertising agency professional who demonstrates honesty, creativity, and most of all a great passion for great advertising.
HOMER TINDLE AWARD
Homer Tindle began his career at KGBX in the mid 1940’s and was known throughout the community as the consummate media salesman. After several years at KGBX, he moved into tv ad sales for KY3 for first two years the station was in business. Homer’s real passion, however, was radio and he soon returned to KGBX where he worked until the late 1980’s. Homer always put his best foot forward, wearing a suit, tie, and hat, when on sales calls. He was active in the ad club for many years and was respected for his organizational skills, friendly approach, and diligent follow through with clients. Each year, the AAF of the Ozarks recognizes the media sales person who demonstrates those same qualities of organization, integrity, dependability, and exemplary customer service that were valued in Homer.