Rising Star Award

Recognizing and encouraging young marketing professionals in AAF-NCI


The AAF-NCI Rising Star Award is being presented annually at the ADDY Awards Banquet to recognize and encourage young marketing professionals to continue in their efforts that make a difference in their chosen marketing/advertising career and in the community they live.  One individual will be given this prestigious award based on the following criteria:

1. Must be a current member of AAF-NCI.
2. Must be involved and make a difference in community service or philanthropic activities.
3. Must be 32 years or younger before the Annual ADDY Banquet.
4. Written nominations must be contained to an 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper, typed, single spaced to include what the nominee has accomplished in their career and their volunteer activities.  Nominations are due on or before, 5 pm, Wednesday, February 15, 2012.  You can nominate someone that meets the above criteria or nominate yourself.

Send nominations to Tina Parker, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Wednesday, February 15, 2012.  The winner will be announced at the ADDY Awards on February 21, 2012.  Good luck to all who enter!

Previous Award Winners:
2006 - Katherine Braz
2007 - Kara Bishop
2008 - Matt Oates
2009 - Kristy Robb
2010 - Emily Blue
2011 - Jack Klink