The American Advertising Federation's Silver Medal Award Program was established in 1959 to recognize men and women who have made outstanding contributions to advertising and who have been active in furthering the industry's standards, creative excellence and responsibility in areas of social concern. Annually, AAF-North Central Indiana bestows this honor upon outstanding members of the local advertising community.

Criteria:

1. Must be an individual/company member of AAF-North Central Indiana
2. Contribution to AAF-North Central Indiana over the years (AMP, AAMP, Ad Club) as an officer, committee member and/or financial support to organization.
3. Achievements throughout career in advertising, marketing, PR/communications
4. Community involvement
5. Having an impact that has changed or improved our industry by them being a part of it.
6. Written nominations must be contained to an 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper, typed, single space to include what the nominee has accomplished in their career and their volunteer activities.

Nominations are due on or before, 5 pm, Friday, February 5, 2010. You can nominate someone that meets the above criteria or nominate yourself.

Send nominations to Michelle Kreinbrook, AAF-North Central Indiana President or fax to 765-446-5229 by Friday, February 5, 2010. The winner will be announced at the ADDY Awards on February 22, 2010. Good luck to all who enter!

The AAF-North Central Indiana's 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 the AAF-North Central Indiana Club.
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 space to include what the nominee has accomplished in their career and their volunteer activities.

Nominations are due on or before, 5 pm, Friday, February 5, 2010. You can nominate someone that meets the above criteria or nominate yourself.

Send nominations to Michelle Kreinbrook, AAF-North Central Indiana President or fax to 765-446-5229 by Friday, February 5, 2010. The winner will be announced at the ADDY Awards on February 22, 2010.

Good luck to all who enter!

^{L to R: Michelle Kreinbrook, AAF-NCI President and fellow board members Tina Parker, John John Metzinger, Kristy Blair, and Jeff Conner were joined by Angie Bruntlett to judge this year's Lafayette - West Lafayette Christmas Parade.}

Indiana's Largest Holiday Parade! The Lafayette - West Lafayette Christmas Parade has been a community tradition for over 50 years...and this year the AAF-NCI Board and members were the judges!

Visit the Lafayette - West Lafayette Christmas Parade site for more information!

"In 2009, a dedicated committee of AAF-NCI professionals created a strategic marketing plan for the YWCA programs and services. The objective was to increase participation in the programs and services by developing a plan to market to the demographics that use or could use the Y's programs thus increasing revenue to generate income." Patrick Nycz, Vice President, AAF-NCI said. "We look forward to building on this success with another nonprofit organization in 2010."

The deadline to submit applications is November 30, 2009. To apply, contact Patrick Nycz or download the application.

In June, AAF-NCI was recognized for the third year in a row as the 2009 National Club of the Year at the American Advertising Federation's National Conference in Washington D.C.

AAF-NCI is a non-profit organization and member of the American Advertising Federation. For more information on the benefits of being a member visit the membership page.

September 24, 2009
So You Think You Can Dance | Big Ideas, Creativity and Innovation

October 2-3, 2009
Dr. 90210 | AAF District 6 Fall Conference

October 22, 2009
Extreme Makeover: Postal Edition | Intelligent Mail

November 12, 2009
The Apprentice | What AAF Can Do for Your Industry, Your Company and Your Career

December 10, 2009
What Not to Wear | Holiday Social

January 28, 2010
A Baby Story | dotBoom- Marketing to Baby Boomers through Meaningful Online Engagement

February 22, 2010
American Idol | 2010 ADDYs

March 3, 10, 17, 2010
(Lafayette's) Got Talent | AAF-NCI Annual Brown Bag Lunch Series

March 25, 2010
The Real World | How to Market to People Who Are Not like You

April 22, 2010
The Amazing Race | Google Analytics Driver's Ed Training Course*

May 27, 2010
Top Chef | Which Came First: the Chicken or the Cow?

June 24, 2010
Wipe-Out | Summer Social

July 22, 2010
Survivor | Diversity Symposium

August 26, 2010
Big Brother | Annual Government Relations Event

Criteria

Students must be at least in their second year of college and majoring or minoring in advertising, marketing or a related area AND meet one of the criteria below:

Permanent residency in Tippecanoe, Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Warren and White counties.

OR

Related to paid member of AAF-North Central Indiana

OR

Be a paid member of a student chapter AAF group in Tippecanoe, Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Warren and White counties.

Class facilitators include: Allison Meadows, AAF Indiana Lt. Governor, Traci Robison, Clarian Arnett Health Marketing Director and Emily Smriga, Haan Marketing + Communications Media Director.

The first session is scheduled for noon on March 5 in Ivy Hall Room 1106 at Ivy Tech College, 3101 S. Creasy Lane, Lafayette. The final session is planned for noon on March 12, in Ivy Hall Room 1114.

Registration is limited to the first 25 participants and can be made via the organization's website at www.aafnorthcentralindiana.org or by calling Meadows at (765) 296-2911. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch and the sessions will last approximately one hour.

AAF North Central Indiana is composed of nearly 100 advertising, marketing and communications professionals and works to enhance the professional development of club members, while increasing recognition for the advertising industry and giving back to the local community. AAF-NCI is a local affiliate of the American Advertising Federation, a national organization that represents the advertising industry in its entirety.

"Last year, a dedicated committee of AAF-NCI professionals created the 'Relive the Fun, Rewrite His Future' campaign for Big Brothers / Big Sisters that helped their organization increase awareness of the need for Bigs and who can become a Big Brothers / Big Sister" Stephanie Hainje, President-Elect, AAF-NCI said. "We hope to continue this success with another nonprofit organization."

The deadline to submit applications is November 30, 2008.

In June, AAF-NCI was recognized for the second year in a row as the 2008 National Club of the Year at the American Advertising Federation's National Conference in Atlanta, GA.