Silver Medal Award

The Silver Medal Award is the American Advertising Federation’s highest honor. It was established in 1959 to recognize men and women who have made outstanding contributions and who have been active in furthering the industry’s standards, creative excellence and responsibility in areas of social concern. Since Joel Swanson received the first Silver Medal in 1962, AAF Mobile Bay has recognized an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the field of advertising.

This award is not limited to members of AAF Mobile Bay. However, you must be a member of AAF Mobile Bay to make a nomination. The selection committee is comprised of past Silver Medal recipients who are also current members of the local chapter.

● Crawford Binion – 2021
● Sarah Jones – 2019
● Mike Payne – 2015
● Laura Burton – 2011
● Michael Strickler – 2008
● Patti Grandquest – 2006
● Karen St. Clair – 2005
● Kimble Walch – 2002
● Larry Wooley – 2001
● Bernie Dittman – 2000
● Bob Holberg – 1999
● Scott Rye – 1998
● Susan Steber Kangal – 1997
● Bettie Hudgens – 1996
● Joe Cook – 1995
● Emil Graf – 1994

● Bill Yeager – 1993
● Barry Silverman – 1992
● Patricia Hartman – 1991
● Richard Sullivan – 1990
● Jean King – 1989
● Cece Hylton – 1988
● Barbara Spafford, Larry Norris – 1987
● Jack Lewis, Howard Barney – 1986
● Alma Corley – 1985
● George Yurcisin – 1983
● Mary Zoghby – 1982
● Marion Hartley – 1981
● John Lewis – 1980
● George Waldron – 1979
● Bruce Reynolds – 1978
● Tyler Turner – 1977