AAF – Akron Wins Two National Club Awards

First national level recognition for Akron advertising organization

AAF – Akron Wins Two National Club Awards First national level recognition for Akron advertising organization AKRON, OH (May 11, 2010) – The Akron Chapter of The American Advertising Federation (AAF – Akron) wins two national Club Achievement Awards for 2010. AAF – Akron was awarded first place in the Communications category and second place for Club Operations. There are over 220 ad clubs throughout the nation. This was the first year AAF – Akron entered itself in the competition.

“Winning these awards is very exciting for us. Our club has made great strides over the past two years. We have overcome major obstacles. It is enormously gratifying to know that our progress has made an impact with AAF”, said AAF – Akron President Tim Klinger, of Kleidon & Associates.

Judging took place at AAF’s national headquarters in Washington, DC in April. A separate panel of judges is chosen for each category of the competition. Each panel is composed of individuals who have professional expertise in the category that they are judging. Each judge reviews and scores all entries following criteria such as: Outline and relevance of objectives, methods used to achieve objective(s), results of methodology and degree to which the collateral material documents the narrative description of the project or activities.

For the Communications category, AAF – Akron submitted a narrative and various materials, methods and results including its revamped website, press releases, Facebook page, LinkedIn page, Twitter page, event flyers, membership surveys and ADDYs books. The prestige of the award is not the only benefit to the club; AAF – Akron received a cash award sponsored by Crain Communications as part of the win.

The Club Operations award is based on the policies, procedures and leadership development that contribute to the operations and success of a club or federation. The entry was comprised of a narrative describing background, methods and results used to operate the club, as well as examples of communications materials, committee meeting notes, surveys, budget and other related materials.

The Club Achievement Awards are presented annually to ad clubs and federations who display exceptional accomplishments in club operations. AAF honors top ad clubs in eight categories: advertising education, communications, diversity and multicultural initiatives, government relations, club operations, membership development, programs and public service.

“We are thrilled about the awards. For AAF to recognize us on a national level is truly an honor. It confirms that all of our volunteers’ hard work is paying off,” said Leigh Greenfelder of Highland PR, Communications Chair for AAF-Akron. “We are working to provide a great resource for the advertising and marketing community in Greater Akron, and this is validation that our club is indeed a top-tier resource for our students and professionals.”

AAF-Akron will be honored June 12th at the Salute to Achievers Luncheon during the AAF National Convention in Orlando. Klinger will travel to Orlando on behalf of the club to accept both awards.

About AAF-Akron:

The American Advertisi ng Federation-Akron (AAF-Akron) was founded as the Advertising Club of Akron in 1945. AAF-Akron’s efforts today include programs that educate members and help them conduct business better, government relations on behalf of members, educational programs to help provide a more prepared and diverse workforce, and promoting recognition of the economic and social value of advertising as an industry. AAF Akron is a member of AAF District 5 and the national AAF.