AAF Tampa Bay / Most Prestigious Distinction
Silver Medal
Established in 1959 by the American Advertising Federation, the Silver Medal is the highest honor bestowed upon individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to advertising, elevating the industry's standards, creative excellence, and social responsibility.
About the Award
A Legacy of Excellence
Since 1959, AAF clubs across the country have bestowed this national honor upon outstanding members of their local advertising communities. The Silver Medal recognizes those who have left an indelible mark on the profession they helped build.
Exceptional Achievement
Recipients have distinguished themselves within advertising agencies, corporate advertising departments, media organizations, or advertising services.
Innovative Leadership
Each honoree has demonstrated original thinking and worked with consistent purpose to raise the standards and stature of the advertising profession.
Community Impact
Silver Medal recipients are recognized not only for professional excellence but also for their active engagement with civic, social, and humanitarian causes.
The Honor Roll
Silver Medal Recipients
AAF Tampa Bay has proudly honored outstanding advertising professionals with the Silver Medal since the program's inception. Below is every recipient in our chapter's history.
† In memoriam — their legacy lives on through the profession they helped shape.
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Know Someone Who Deserves This Honor?
The Silver Medal is awarded annually to individuals who have shaped Tampa Bay's advertising community. If you know someone whose contributions deserve recognition, we'd love to hear from you.