AAF Announces AHOA Call for Entries

Call for entries for awards competition celebrating advertising superachievers age 40 and younger.

American Advertising Federation Announces Advertising Hall of Achievement Call for Entries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Mary Hilton (202) 371-2306 e-mail: mhilton@aaf.org

WASHINGTON, DC, April 23, 2002-The American Advertising Federation (AAF) is seeking nominations of advertising superachievers age 40 and under who are making a significant impact on the industry for its Advertising Hall of Achievement. These awards honor professionals who are redefining the industry through their leadership, career achievements and personal qualities. The AAF is accepting nominations until June 14, 2002.

Previous Hall of Achievement inductees include Mary Baglivo, Panoramic Communications; August Busch IV, Anheuser-Busch; Keith Clinkscales, Vanguarde Entertainment; Ed Erhardt, ESPN/ABC Sports; Andrea Jung, Avon Products; Richard Kirshenbaum, Kirshenbaum Bond & Partners and David Verklin, Carat North America.

"This award recognizes the most accomplished professionals who deliver revolutionary results in the fiercely dynamic and competitive world of advertising," said Wallace S. Snyder, AAF president and CEO.

The Advertising Hall of Achievement is the industry's premier award for outstanding young advertising professionals. AAF established the program in 1993 as a companion award to the Advertising Hall of Fame, which honors retired advertising legends who have significantly contributed to the industry. The Advertising Hall of Achievement recognizes and encourages young, talented individuals who consistently influence today's advertising industry. This year, Judy Hu, executive director-diversity & growth markets, marketing & sales, General Motors, is serving as chair and Jack Griffin, president, Parade Publications, is serving as vice chair.

For information on nominations, contact Lisa Rubin, AAF director-events, at (202) 371-2323 or lrubin@aaf.org.

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As the "Unifying Voice for Advertising," the American Advertising Federation (AAF), headquartered in Washington, D.C., with a Western Region office in Newport Beach, Calif., is the trade association that represents 50,000 professionals in the advertising industry. AAF's 130 corporate members are advertisers, agencies and media companies that comprise the nation's leading brands and corporations. AAF has a national network of 210 ad clubs and connects the industry with an academic base through its 210 college chapters.