Advertising Person of the Year

The Advertising Person of the Year recipient embodies the professionalism, dedication, and creativity that are at the heart of the advertising profession. This is NOT a lifetime achievement award and is designed to recognize recent accomplishments within the LAST CALENDAR YEAR. Nominees may be in the creative, marketing, advertising management, media, or other relevant advertising fields. Nominations of an individual or organization is not limited to membership with AAF Roanoke.

Nomination for Advertising Person of the Year

A committee comprised of previous winners will review all applications. The recipient of the Advertising Person of the Year Award will be announced at the Western Virginia American Advertising Awards show. For questions about submitting a nomination, contact Ananda Gilmore at ananda.gilmore@deltadentalva.com.

NOTE, nominations that do not include outstanding work in all categories may not be considered. When submitting the nominee’s lists of achievements, please consider how the nominee’s actions have brought about significant change, impact, or improvement to the fields of advertising, marketing, or design in each of the categories.

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What makes a great nomination?

A great award nomination starts with a stellar member of the industry that has gone above and beyond their day-to-day job to make significant contributions to the community. They do not have to be members of AAF, but we definitely love it when they are. Be detailed in your nomination; it’s the small things that can make the biggest impact.

Past Winners

2024 – Monica Millner
2023 – Liz Lively
2024 – Carrie Cousins
2021 – Jeff Joiner
2020 – DeShea Witcher
2018 – Stefanie Brown
2017 – Jamal Millner
2016 – Amy Pearman
2015 – Chris Dodd
2014 – Daniel Bliley
2013 – Greg Brock
2012 – David Catalano
2005 – Ananda Gilmore
2004 – Tony Pearman
2003 – Lolly Quigley
2001 – Peggy Underwood
1999 – Gary Gilmore
1997 – Tony Pearman

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Describe the nominee’s outstanding achievements in the previous calendar year at their place of work.*
Describe the nominee’s outstanding achievements in the previous calendar year within the advertising community.*
Describe the nominee’s outstanding achievements in the previous calendar year in community service.*
Describe the nominee’s outstanding achievements in the previous calendar year in education or mentoring to others hoping to pursue advertising, marketing or design as a career choice.*
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Nomination for Advertising Person of the Year

What makes a great nomination?

Past Winners

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About the Nominee

Accomplishments

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