AAF Suncoast Silver Medal Award
The Silver Medal Award Program was established in 1959 by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) to recognize people who have made outstanding contributions to advertising and have been active in furthering the industry’s standards, creative excellence, and responsibility in areas of social concern. Annually, AAF member clubs bestow this honor upon outstanding members of the local advertising community.
The Silver Medal is the highest award that AAF Suncoast can give. A panel of judges from the local club selects Silver Medal recipients.
Judging Criteria:
The nominator must be a member in good standing with the American Advertising Federation of the Suncoast
The nominator must detail the Nominee’s excellence in all the following categories and include any additional supporting documents, i.e., the Nominee’s resume, related articles, and references to affirm all written statements.
Contribution to Company – The Nominee must have achieved success in one of the following areas of work: advertising agency, advertiser, media, advertising service company, or related firm.
Creativity – The Nominee must have demonstrated a consistent high degree of creativity and original thinking in whatever area of advertising the individual has worked.
Contributions to General Advancement of Advertising – The Nominee should have worked to increase the stature and raise the standards of the advertising profession.
Contributions to Community – The Nominee should be active in civic, religious, or other groups dedicated to some aspect of human or social welfare.
Contributions to Education – Any activities the Nominee has participated in that have contributed to the professional development of members of the advertising industry for the advancement of advertising education to students through local colleges and universities.
Nominations
Ready to shine a spotlight on someone extraordinary? If you’re bursting with pride about an individual’s outstanding contributions to advertising, here’s your chance to make it official! Please use the online form to nominate a trailblazer for the prestigious Silver Medal award. Let’s celebrate excellence together!
Nominations for this year’s Silver Medalist must be submitted by January 23, 2026.
To nominate someone for this award, please complete and submit the Google Form using the link below: