Congratulations to the 2020 Hermes/ADDY Winners!

And congratulations to the 2020 AAF Silver Medal recipients 

Jessica Barry                                                        Mike Kurtz

                                                                 

JUDGE'S CHOICE AWARDS 

• Catapult Creative for Culture Works website
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Real Art for Chipotle - National Spelling Bee Materials
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Real Art for Cincinnati Reds - Hall of Fame Digital Experiences
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Warped Wing Brewing Company for #daytonstrong campaign
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

BEST OF SHOW

• Real Art for Dayton Art Institute - Donor Recognition Wall
  
  
  
  
  
   

ADVERTISING INDUSTRY SELF-PROMOTION

GOLD

• Boom Crate Studios for Boom Crate Storytellers Club
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Jetpack for Jetpack Christmas S'mores Kit
  
  
  
  
   

SILVER

• Backspace for AAF-Dayton - Dayton Hermes Intro 2019
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - One in a million: Gwen's Story

BRONZE

• Boom Crate Studios for AAF-Dayton - AAF-Dayton The Pitch Logo
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - Jayden foes home for the holidays
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital -The Magic of Dayton Children's
• Jetpack for Jetpack Christmas Card
• The Ohlmann Group for The Ohlmann Group Holiday Gift Box
• Think Patented for Think Patented - The Noodle Vol. 9
• TriComB2B for TriComB2B Holiday Postcards
• Westchester K12 Publishing Services for Westchester Education Services - unlock the potential
• WKEF ABC22/WRGT FOX45 for Dayton 24/7 Now: #daytonstrong

CROSS PLATFORM

GOLD

• Real Art for Chipotle - National Spelling Bee Materials
  
  
  
  
  
• Real Art for Converse - Custon Chuck '70 Materials
  
  
  
     
   

SILVER

• Premier Health for Premier Health - Our Care Lives Here
• The Modern College of Design for The Modern College of Design - 2019–20 Recruitment Campaign
• Warped Wing Brewing Company for Warped Wing Brewing Company - Brainiac
  
  
  

BRONZE

• Boom Crate Studios for Pure Healthcare - Pure Healthcare
• Catapult Creative for Aziimuth Corporation - Azimuth Integrated Brand Campaign
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - Kids Express
• Kettering Health Network for Kettering Health Network - "YOU" Primary Care Campaign
• Sharpe Creative for The Lorenz Corporation: Heritage Music Press - Heritage Music Press Brand Design
• The Ohlmann Group for Hartzell Propeller Inc - Hartzell Props & Hops Campaign -19
• TriComB2B for American Electric Power - AEP Electric Car Campaign

ELEMENTS OF ADVERTISING

GOLD

• Boom Crate Studios for American Airlines - American Airlines Brystal Video Editing
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - Mia Cinematography
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Premier Health for Premier Health - Pivot-Our Care Lives Here Photography
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Real Art for Howell Contractors - HAWK Geosystems Logo
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

SILVER

• Boom Crate Studios for Boom Crate Studios Holiday Illustrations
• Boom Crate Studios for ClubReady - ClubReady
• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - Dayton Children's Dear Ostomy Animation
• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - Dayton Children's Hospital - Mia Video Editing
• Catapult Creative for The Arcade - The Arcade Logo Design
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - The Magic of Dayton Children's Video Editing
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - Jayden goes home for the holidays Video Editing
• ManaVision, Inc. for Butler Heating and Air Conditioning - Butler "Beat the Heat" Cinematography
• Sharpe Creative for Jetpack - Jetpack Social Club Illustration
• Sharpe Creative for The Lorenz Corporation: Heritage Music Press - Heritage Music Press Brand Design
• The Ohlmann Group for Hartzell Propeller, Inc - Hartzell Props and Hops Logo
• TriComB2B for American Electric Power - AEP Electric Car Animations
  
  
  

BRONZE

• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - Dayton Children's Dear Ostomy Illustration Series
• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - Dayton Children's Support Group Video Editing
• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - Dayton Children's Hospital Mia Copywriting
• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - Dayton Children's Support Group Copywriting
• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - Dayton Children's Support Group Cinematography
• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - Dayton Children's Hospital Mia Art Direction
• Boom Crate Studios for Pure Healthcare - Pure Healthcare Notebook Illustration Series
• Catapult Creative for Esther Price Candies - Esther Price Lifestyle Photography
• Cox Media Group Ohio for Cox Media Group Ohio - Florida Man Illustration Series
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - The magic of Dayton Children's Copywriting
• Knack Creative for Montgomery County Sheriff's Office - Mont. County Sheriff Recruitment Video Editing
• Knack Creative for Montgomery County Sheriff's Office - Mont. County Sheriff Recruitment Cinematography
• Knack Creative for Montgomery County Sheriff's Office - Mont. County Sheriff Training/SWAT Cinematography
• Knack Creative for The Playground Theatre - The Playground "Assistance" Trailer Cinematography
• Premier Health for Premier Health - CareFlight-Our Care Lives Here Photography
• The Dayton Art Institute for Dayton Art Instutute - Dayton Art Institute Rebrand Logo Design
• The Ohlmann Group for MVCTC - Start Here. Go Anywhere Animation

FILM, VIDEO, & SOUND

GOLD

• Boom Crate Studios for Good Samaritan Foundation - Rays of Hope
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Real Art for Chipotle - National Spelling Bee Cinema Ad
  
  
  
  
  
  
• The Modern College of Design for The Modern College of Design - Your Path Begins with Passion Video
  
  
  
  
    
  

SILVER

• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - Dayton Children's Hospital Mia
• Boom Crate Studios for Kettering Health Network Foundation - KHN Project Gratitude
• Knack Creative for Montgomery County Sheriff's Office - Mont. County Sheriff Dispatch
• Knack Creative for Montgomery County Sheriff's Office - Mont. County Sheriff Recruitment
• Premier Health for Premier Health - Our Care Lives Here Internal Video
• Real Art for Lowe's - Metabo HPT: The Power of Rebuilding 
• The Modern College of Design for The Modern College of Design - Passion Project Highlight Video
• The Next Wave for Friends of Shenise Turner-Sloss - The Divide

BRONZE

• Boom Crate Studios for American Airlines - American Airlines Brystal
• Boom Crate Studios for ClubReady - ClubReady
• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - Dayton Children's Dear Ostomy
• Boom Crate Studios for Ideal image - Ideal Image
• Boom Crate Studios for Kettering Health Network - Kettering Health Network AFIB
• Boom Crate Studios for KSM - KSM
• Boom Crate Studios for Pet Butler - Pet Butler
• Boom Crate Studios for Pure Healthcare - Pure Healthcare Patient Stories
• Boom Crate Studios for Pure Healthcare - Pure Healthcare Overview
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - O the places she'll go
• Kettering Health Network for Kettering Health Network - Patient Testimonials: Lynn Hinkle
• Kettering Health Network for Ketterine Health Network - Primary Care "YOU" Commercial
• Premier Health for Premier Health - Our Care Lives Here
• Real Art for Chipotle - Free Delivery Bowl
• Real Art for Lowes - Google Home
• Sinclair Community College for Sinclair Community College - ASL Signs of the Week

ONLINE/INTERACTIVE

GOLD

• Jetpack for Paperreka - Paperreka Website
  
  
• Jetpack for The Jeff Probst Group - The Jeff Probst Group Website
  
  
• Real Art for Shoe Palace Social Teaser
  
  

SILVER

• Jetpack for Cheri Stammen - Cheri Stammen Website
• Jetpack for Pure Healthcare - Pure Healthcare Website
• Magnetic Mobile for Speedway - The Race-Speedway Racing Game
• Real Art for Air Force Research Laboratory - AFRL Website
• Real Art for McGohan Brabender - Sales Material Redesign

BRONZE

• Catapult Creative for Culture works - Culture Works
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - Dayton Children's Day of Caring
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - what does a nurse do?
• Fahlgren Mortine for Emerson - Emerson Uncomfortable Truth E-book
• Fahlgren Mortine for Swisslog - Swisslog AutoStore E-book
• Jetpack for AvCap Financial - AvCap Website
• Jetpack for ChemStation - ChemStation Website
• Jetpack for Cincinnati Christian Schools - Cincinnati Christian Website
• Jetpack for Paperreka - 12 Musketeers Calendar Website
• Magnetic Mobile for Speedway - Speedway Mobile App
• Premier Health for Premier Health - PremierHealth.com

OUT-OF-HOME & AMBIENT MEDIA

GOLD

• Real Art for Dayton Art Institute - Donor Recognition Wall
  
  
  

SILVER

• Real Art for Chipotle - National Spelling Bee Activation
• Real Art for Cincinnati Reds - Hall of Fame Digital Experiences
• Real Art for Converse - Custom Chuck '70 Event
• Real Art for Macy's - "Believe" Holiday Star

BRONZE

• Premier Health for Premier Health - Our Care Lives Here-UD Arena
• Real Art for Chipotle - Rivalry Week
• Real Art for Converse - Zumiez 100K Party Jukebox
• Real Art for Hobart - Pizza Expo "Doughminator" Mixer
• Real Art for Mastercard - MLB Tap & Go Activation
• Real Art for Old Scratch - South Location Environmental Design

PRINT ADVERTISING

GOLD

• Fahlgren Mortine for Swisslog - Swisslog Dream Team Print Ad
  
  
  

SILVER

• Fahlgren Mortine for Swisslog - Swisslog Powerlifter Print Ad
  
  
  

BRONZE

• Kettering Health Network for Kettering Health Network - "YOU" Primary Care newspaper spread
• The Ohlmann Group for Human Race Theatre Company - Human Race 2019 Print Campaign

PUBLIC SERVICE

GOLD

• Real Art for Timberland - "Nature Needs Heroes" Store Display
  
  
  
  
  
• Warped Wing Brewing Company for Warped Wing Brewing Company - #daytonstrong
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

SILVER

• Boom Crate Studios for PSA Airlines - PSA Jean Memorial Enamel Pin
• Kargl Graphic Design for University of Dayton Human Rights Center - SPHR Conference Print/Social Media
• Real Art for Miami Valley Mountain Bike Association - MVMBA Branding

BRONZE

• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - O the places she'll go
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - Spared by the tornado
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - 
• Kettering Health Network for Kettering Health Network - Breast Health Awareness Banner
• Kettering Health Network for Kettering Health Network - Kettering Adventist Church Brochure
• Real Art for Hope Center - Hope Center for Families Branding
• The Ohlmann Group for Beth Abraham Synagogue - 125th Anniversary Invitation
  

SALES & MARKETING

GOLD

• Kettering Health Network for Kettering Health Network - SVA Passport to Adventure Invite
  
  
  
  
  
  

• The Ohlmann Group for Area Agency On Aging - Area Agency/Aging Annual Report '18
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• The Ohlmann Group for Gary Hinsche Studio - A-Z: The Essence of a Font
  
     
  
  

SILVER

• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - Dayton Children's Odyssey
• Real Art for Five Rivers MetroParks - Champions Membership Hat
• Real Art for La-Z-Boy - Home Catalog
• The Modern College of Design for The Modern College of Design - Leave Behind Brochure
• University of Dayton for University of Dayton - College Comparison Toolkit

BRONZE

• Boom Crate Studios for Pure Healthcare - Pure Healthcare Launch Booklet
• Boom Crate Studios for Pure Healthcare - Pure Healthcare Note Book
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - Dayton Children's Annual Report
• Hidden Valley Orchards for Hidden Valley Spirits - HV Spirits Blackberry Wine
• Hidden Valley Orchards for Hidden Valley Spirits - HV Spirits Fruit Wine
• Noir Marketing and PR for Oberer Management Services for Lindy Properties - St. Clair Lofts Rack Cards
• Premier Health for Premier Health - Our Care Lives Here T-Shirt
• The Modern College of Design for The Modern College of Design - 2019-20 Catalog + Student Handbook
• The Modern College of Design for The Modern College of Design - Reveal34 Invitation Set
• The Ohlmann Group for CareSource - CareSource Annual Report 2019
• Warped Wing Brewing Company for Warped Wing Brewing Company - Esther's Li'l Secret
• Yeck Brothers Company for BWI Group - 202 Vette Front Lift Announcement

STUDENT

THE DAN JOHNSON AWARD FOR CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENT

• Logan Hill of The Modern College of Design - The Piston Society
  
  
  
  

SILVER

• Anna Smith of The Modern College of Design - Dayton Meats Branding
• Ashley Cooper of University of Dayton - Intent
• Ashley Knedler of The Modern College of Design - Unlucky Rooster Beer
• Ashley Knedler of The Modern College of Design - Stuff Magazine
• Ashley Knedler of The Modern College of Design - Yvon Chouinard Website
• Ethan VanEtten of The Modern College of Design - Provision & Co. Lookbook
• Logan Hill of The Modern College of Design - bethechange.org Microsite
• Logan Hill of The Modern College of Design - Black Keys Promo
• Logan Hill of The Modern College of Design - K & G Bike Center Website
• Madison Kurlandski, Megan Farnan of University of Dayton - Orpheus | Volume 116, Issue 2
• Rachael Schurte of The Modern College of Design - Caro Emerald Posters
• Shelby Miller of The Modern College of Design - Mountain Sweet Honey Co Branding
• Shelby Miller of The Modern College of Design - Eleventh Candle Co

BRONZE

• Abby Beneke of The Modern College of Design - Larabar Website
• Brandon Robbins of The Modern College of Design - Holy Hopper Beer
• Jessica Burnham, Madison Kurlandski of University of Dayton - Orpheus | Volume 116, Issue 1
• Jessica Burnham, Claire Cullen, Meg Gramza, Nan Xiang of University of Dayton - Dayton Funk Pedal Wagon
• Josey Allen of The Modern College of Design - Spaulding Website
• Kelly Whybrew of The Modern College of Design - GT's Living Foods Ad Series
• Lindsey Bidwell of The Modern College of Design - New Vocations Website
• Logan Hill of The Modern College of Design - IBM x NASA
• Maggie McCarthey of The Modern College of Design - Duncan Hines Packaging
• Natalie Martin, Jack Hadley of University of Dayton - From The Ground UP
• Owen Rendel of The Modern College of Design - Yoga Outlet Website
• Rachel Ruth of The Modern College of Design - Honeys Branding
• Shelby Miller of The Modern College of Design - Rainforest Alliance Microsite

Announcing the 2019 AAF-Dayton Volunteers and Mercury Honorees, all of whom were recognized at the May 14th event.

Throughout the AAF-Dayton club year, we rely on many people to serve on various committees and projects.  It's volunteers such as those below who help AAF-Dayton thrive.  They support us with their time and talents on:

• The Advertising Review Council, a partnership we have with the Better Business Bureau
• The Hermes and all of it's components, such as call for entries, judging, event set-up/tear down, creative, etc.
• Meeting set-up and registration help
• Pinewood Derby event help, sponsorship and creative
• Board of Directors and commitee chairs
• Promotional and professional services for our photography, banner and table skirt
• SummitUp committee, sponsorship, creative, program printing, and web design
• Networking & Socials coordination and promotion
• Mercury's registration and event help, program printing
• Sponsors
  
  

The 2019 Volunteer of the Year is Fred Tuzzi.

2019 Mercury Honorees

Trophy winners are in bold.

BEST MAGAZINE REP

• Anthony Rhoades - Dayton Magazine
• Evelyn Yaus - Housetrends Magazine
• Holly Allen - Dayton Chamber of Commerce
  
   

BEST NEWSPAPER REP

• Bob Burckle - Dayton Business Journal
• Cory Earl - Dayton Business Journal
• Deb Purman - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Erin Murdock - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Melissa Patsiavos - Dayton Business Journal
• Vicky Holloway - Oakwood Register
  
   

BEST OUTDOOR REP

• Alison Schwartz - Lamar Advertising of Dayton
• Andrea Newport - Key-Ads
• David Simpkins - Outfront
• Stephen Keyes - Key-Ads
• Tina Rezash Rogal - Key-Ads

BEST RADIO REP

• Andy Lawrence - Alpha Media Dayton
• Claudia Bays - iHeartMedia Dayton
• Dan Covey - Alpha Media Dayton
• Kristen Burchfield - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Luke Dennis - WYSO
• Michele Merkle - Alpha Media Dayton
• Robin Kent - Alpha Media Dayton
• Sally McNamara - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Susan George - Alpha Media Dayton
  
  
  

BEST TV/CABLE REP

• Deb Purman - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Diane Hansen - Spectrum Reach
• Jeff Schroeder - Spectrum Reach
• Jon Ruben - Spectrum Reach
• Kristen Burchfield - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Terri Hunter - WDTN and WBDT
• Tim Powers - Spectrum Reach

BEST MEDIA BUYER

• Helen Mumaw - The Ohlmann Group
• Linda Ohlmann Kahn - The Ohlmann Group
• Mike Pickard - MP Advertising

BEST AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION REP

• Andrew Fiscus - DH Productions
• Brian Mercer - Boom Crate Studios
• Cody Brown - The Modern College of Design
• Jay Hain - Hain Technical
• Jim Hausfeld - The Ohlmann Group
• Kelly Mercer - Boom Crate Studios
• Kristy Osborn - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Mike Kurtz - UD Media Production Group
• Mitch Baker - Boom Crate Studios
• Patrick Johnston - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Richard Penner - Video Works of Dayton
• Rick Davis - DH Productions
• Sam Manavis - ManaVision
• Thomas Painter - Sublime Perspective
  
  
  

BEST PHOTOGRAPHY REP

• Greg Glass - AGI Studios
• John Rossi - John Rossi Photography
• Julie Noeth - Walling Photography
• Louie Ferraro - Bella Photographics
• Mark Werle - School of Advertising Art
• Michael Carr - Carrs Photography
• Robin Feld - Robin Feld Photography
• Tracy Pote - Blush Studio

BEST FULFILLMENT/MAIL HOUSE REP

• Alesia Campbell - Yeck Brothers Company
• Chris McClellan - Yeck Brothers Company
• David McNerney - Think Patented
• Evie Friend - Think Patented
• Greg Doherty - Think Patented
• Judd Plattenburg - Oregon Printing Communications
• Lorelei Wahlrab - Yeck Brothers Company
• Mark Kuns - DMS Ink
• Mary Taylor - Yeck Brothers Company
• Mike Green - Oregon Printing Communications

BEST LARGE FORMAT/SIGNAGE/EXHIBIT COMPANY REP

• Bre McConnell - Sign Dynamics
• Brian Curry - SpeedPro Imaging
• Jane McCoy - The Digital Fringe
• Jeff Levine - The Digital Fringe
• Jon Cowell - Select Signs
• Misty Boyd - Exhibit Concepts

BEST PRINTER REP

• Ben Carter - Creative Impressions
• David McNerney - Think Patented
• Ed Carter - Creative Impressions
• Howard Miller - Think Patented
• Jeff Jamieson - Creative Impressions
• Jeff Osborne - Progressive Printers
• Judd Plattenburg - Oregon Printing Communications
• Mike Green - Oregon Printing Communications
• Mike Toth - Think Patented
• Ryan Livesay - Progressive Printers
• Wayne Funk - Promotional Spring

BEST AD SPECIALTIES REP

• Della Voris - PROforma
• Gary Poeppleman - Champion Apparel & Promotions
• Jackie Darnell - LIZard Apparel & Promotions
• Jessica Baker - Four Ambition
• Karen Witt - Shumsky
• Keli Davis - LIZard Apparel & Promotions
• Rhonda Fisher - Edge Point Promotions
• Robin Terrell - Think Patented
• Scott Driscoll - PriceBusters

BEST PRINT/SPECIALTIES BUYER

• Emily Shankland - The Modern Colleg of Design
• Gary Haschart - The Ohlmann Group
• Helen Mumaw - The Ohlmann Group
• Jayne McDougall - McDougall Marketing Communications

BEST AD AGENCY REP

• Andrea Hubler - The Ohlmann Group
• Chris Wilguess - LMG
• Danielle Deramo - JSI | Just Say It 
• David McNerney - Think Patented
• David Bowman - The Ohlmann Group
• Jayne McDougall - McDougall Marketing Communications
• Phil Neal - LMG
• Sam Parker - Sam Parker Consulting

BEST SOCIAL MEDIA REP

• Angie Hall
• Brian Glass - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Erin Bakara - The Modern College of Design
• Evelyn Ritzi - The Ohlmann Group
• Grace Jones - Dayton Children's Hospital
• Kayla Bradstreet - O'Neil & Associates
  
  
  

BEST DIGITAL REP

• Kent Montgomery - The Ohlmann Group
• Marcus Bailey - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Mike Pickard - MP Advertising
• Ryan McCoy - Atomic Interactive
• Todd Korab - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Tony Wartinger - Jetpack

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

• Amanda Romero - Sinclair Community College
• Andy Sharpe - The Modern College of Design
• Charles Gulas - Wright State University
• Irene Dickey - University of Dayton
• Jessica Barry - The Modern College of Design
• Kathy Kargl - University of Dayton
• Matt Flick - The Modern College of Design
• Melissa Ferguson - The Modern College of Design
• Michael Bonilla - The Modern College of Design
• Molly Baker - The Modern College of Design

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR

• Anna Beneke - Boom Crate Studios
• Brad Kestner - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Candice Eldridge - C-3 Group
• Emmi Gordon - 2J Supply Co.
• Lindsey Schulze - Crown Equipment
• Scott Grote - Cox Media Group Ohio

MIKE FARIELLO UNSUNG HERO AWARD

• Andy Nick - Real Art
• Brian Mercer - Boom Crate Studios
• Brian Petro - The Modern College of Design
• Bryan Levin - DH Productions
• Cecelia Freeman
• Cliff Dye - Think Patented
• Danielle Deramo - JSI | Just Say It
• Emily Broughton - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Emily Shankland - The Modern College of Design
• Fred Tuzzi
• Jeff Rudolf - C-3 Group
• Jenny Beth Freeman
• Kristin Schindler - The Modern College of Design
• Mike Kurtz - UD Media Production Group
• Pat Parrish - Parrish Creative
• Roxann Patrick - Little Dirty Birdy Feet
• Sara McCatherine - AAF-Dayton
• Teresa Engle - PSA Airlines

VENDOR OF THE YEAR

• David McNerney of Think Patented

The Mercury Awards and Volunteer Appreciation event is sponsored by

Throughout the AAF-Dayton club year, we rely on many people to serve on various committees and projects.  It's volunteers such as those below who help AAF-Dayton thrive.  They support us with their time and talents on:

• The Advertising Review Council, a partnership we have with the Better Business Bureau
• The Hermes and all of it's components, such as call for entries, judging, event set-up/tear down, creative, etc.
• Meeting set-up and registration help
• Pinewood Derby event help, sponsorship and creative
• Board of Directors and commitee chairs
• Promotional and professional services for our photography, banner and table skirt
• SummitUp committee, sponsorship, creative, program printing, and web design
• Networking & Socials coordination and promotion
• Mercury's registration and event help, program printing
• Sponsors
  
  

The 2019 Volunteer of the Year is Fred Tuzzi.

2019 Mercury Honorees

We're pleased to announce the 2019 Mercury Honorees!  They will be recognized at the May 14th Mercury Awards & Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony at Moraine Country Club. Trophy winners are in bold.

BEST MAGAZINE REP

• Anthony Rhoades - Dayton Magazine
• Evelyn Yaus - Housetrends Magazine
• Holly Allen - Dayton Chamber of Commerce
  
   

BEST NEWSPAPER REP

• Bob Burckle - Dayton Business Journal
• Cory Earl - Dayton Business Journal
• Deb Purman - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Erin Murdock - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Melissa Patsiavos - Dayton Business Journal
• Vicky Holloway - Oakwood Register
  
   

BEST OUTDOOR REP

• Alison Schwartz - Lamar Advertising of Dayton
• Andrea Newport - Key-Ads
• David Simpkins - Outfront
• Stephen Keyes - Key-Ads
• Tina Rezash Rogal - Key-Ads

BEST RADIO REP

• Andy Lawrence - Alpha Media Dayton
• Claudia Bays - iHeartMedia Dayton
• Dan Covey - Alpha Media Dayton
• Kristen Burchfield - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Luke Dennis - WYSO
• Michele Merkle - Alpha Media Dayton
• Robin Kent - Alpha Media Dayton
• Sally McNamara - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Susan George - Alpha Media Dayton
  
  
  

BEST TV/CABLE REP

• Deb Purman - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Diane Hansen - Spectrum Reach
• Jeff Schroeder - Spectrum Reach
• Jon Ruben - Spectrum Reach
• Kristen Burchfield - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Terri Hunter - WDTN and WBDT
• Tim Powers - Spectrum Reach

BEST MEDIA BUYER

• Helen Mumaw - The Ohlmann Group
• Linda Ohlmann Kahn - The Ohlmann Group
• Mike Pickard - MP Advertising

BEST AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION REP

• Andrew Fiscus - DH Productions
• Brian Mercer - Boom Crate Studios
• Cody Brown - The Modern College of Design
• Jay Hain - Hain Technical
• Jim Hausfeld - The Ohlmann Group
• Kelly Mercer - Boom Crate Studios
• Kristy Osborn - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Mike Kurtz - UD Media Production Group
• Mitch Baker - Boom Crate Studios
• Patrick Johnston - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Richard Penner - Video Works of Dayton
• Rick Davis - DH Productions
• Sam Manavis - ManaVision
• Thomas Painter - Sublime Perspective
  
  
  

BEST PHOTOGRAPHY REP

• Greg Glass - AGI Studios
• John Rossi - John Rossi Photography
• Julie Noeth - Walling Photography
• Louie Ferraro - Bella Photographics
• Mark Werle - School of Advertising Art
• Michael Carr - Carrs Photography
• Robin Feld - Robin Feld Photography
• Tracy Pote - Blush Studio

BEST FULFILLMENT/MAIL HOUSE REP

• Alesia Campbell - Yeck Brothers Company
• Chris McClellan - Yeck Brothers Company
• David McNerney - Think Patented
• Evie Friend - Think Patented
• Greg Doherty - Think Patented
• Judd Plattenburg - Oregon Printing Communications
• Lorelei Wahlrab - Yeck Brothers Company
• Mark Kuns - DMS Ink
• Mary Taylor - Yeck Brothers Company
• Mike Green - Oregon Printing Communications

BEST LARGE FORMAT/SIGNAGE/EXHIBIT COMPANY REP

• Bre McConnell - Sign Dynamics
• Brian Curry - SpeedPro Imaging
• Jane McCoy - The Digital Fringe
• Jeff Levine - The Digital Fringe
• Jon Cowell - Select Signs
• Misty Boyd - Exhibit Concepts

BEST PRINTER REP

• Ben Carter - Creative Impressions
• David McNerney - Think Patented
• Ed Carter - Creative Impressions
• Howard Miller - Think Patented
• Jeff Jamieson - Creative Impressions
• Jeff Osborne - Progressive Printers
• Judd Plattenburg - Oregon Printing Communications
• Mike Green - Oregon Printing Communications
• Mike Toth - Think Patented
• Ryan Livesay - Progressive Printers
• Wayne Funk - Promotional Spring

BEST AD SPECIALTIES REP

• Della Voris - PROforma
• Gary Poeppleman - Champion Apparel & Promotions
• Jackie Darnell - LIZard Apparel & Promotions
• Jessica Baker - Four Ambition
• Karen Witt - Shumsky
• Keli Davis - LIZard Apparel & Promotions
• Rhonda Fisher - Edge Point Promotions
• Robin Terrell - Think Patented
• Scott Driscoll - PriceBusters

BEST PRINT/SPECIALTIES BUYER

• Emily Shankland - The Modern Colleg of Design
• Gary Haschart - The Ohlmann Group
• Helen Mumaw - The Ohlmann Group
• Jayne McDougall - McDougall Marketing Communications

BEST AD AGENCY REP

• Andrea Hubler - The Ohlmann Group
• Chris Wilguess - LMG
• Danielle Deramo - JSI | Just Say It 
• David McNerney - Think Patented
• David Bowman - The Ohlmann Group
• Jayne McDougall - McDougall Marketing Communications
• Phil Neal - LMG
• Sam Parker - Sam Parker Consulting

BEST SOCIAL MEDIA REP

• Angie Hall
• Brian Glass - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Erin Bakara - The Modern College of Design
• Evelyn Ritzi - The Ohlmann Group
• Grace Jones - Dayton Children's Hospital
• Kayla Bradstreet - O'Neil & Associates
  
  
  

BEST DIGITAL REP

• Kent Montgomery - The Ohlmann Group
• Marcus Bailey - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Mike Pickard - MP Advertising
• Ryan McCoy - Atomic Interactive
• Todd Korab - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Tony Wartinger - Jetpack

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

• Amanda Romero - Sinclair Community College
• Andy Sharpe - The Modern College of Design
• Charles Gulas - Wright State University
• Irene Dickey - University of Dayton
• Jessica Barry - The Modern College of Design
• Kathy Kargl - University of Dayton
• Matt Flick - The Modern College of Design
• Melissa Ferguson - The Modern College of Design
• Michael Bonilla - The Modern College of Design
• Molly Baker - The Modern College of Design

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR

• Anna Beneke - Boom Crate Studios
• Brad Kestner - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Candice Eldridge - C-3 Group
• Emmi Gordon - 2J Supply Co.
• Lindsey Schulze - Crown Equipment
• Scott Grote - Cox Media Group Ohio

MIKE FARIELLO UNSUNG HERO AWARD

• Andy Nick - Real Art
• Brian Mercer - Boom Crate Studios
• Brian Petro - The Modern College of Design
• Bryan Levin - DH Productions
• Cecelia Freeman
• Cliff Dye - Think Patented
• Danielle Deramo - JSI | Just Say It
• Emily Broughton - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Emily Shankland - The Modern College of Design
• Fred Tuzzi
• Jeff Rudolf - C-3 Group
• Jenny Beth Freeman
• Kristin Schindler - The Modern College of Design
• Mike Kurtz - UD Media Production Group
• Pat Parrish - Parrish Creative
• Roxann Patrick - Little Dirty Birdy Feet
• Sara McCatherine - AAF-Dayton
• Teresa Engle - PSA Airlines

VENDOR OF THE YEAR

• David McNerney of Think Patented

The Mercury Awards and Volunteer Appreciation event is sponsored by

Congratulations to the 2019 Hermes/ADDY Winners!

And congratulations to the 2019 AAF Silver Medal recipient
Roxann Patrick!

JUDGE'S CHOICE AWARDS 

• paperreka for 12 Musketeers 2019 Calendar
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Real Art for Royal Enfield - Twins Global Launch
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Sharpe Creative for Fifth Street Brewpub - Fifth Street Brewpub Brand Refresh
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Think Patented for Think Patented - Noodle Vol. 8
  
  
  
  
  

BEST OF SHOW

• Real Art for Converse - Shoe Palace 25th Ann. Activation
  
  
  
  
  
   

ADVERTISING INDUSTRY SELF-PROMOTION

GOLD

• Think Patented for Think Patented - Noodle Vol. 8
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• The Modern College of Design for AAF-Dayton - 2018 Hermes Awards
  
  
  
  
   

SILVER

• Boom Crate Studios for Boom Crate Pinewood Derby Beer Tap
• Boom Crate Studios for Boom Crate Studios Card
• Real Art for Yellow Springs Brewery - Wobbly Wheel Bike
  
• Wilson Advertising Inc for Wilson "18th"

BRONZE

• Boom Crate Studios for AAF-Dayton - Hermes 2018 Show Open
• Boom Crate Studios for Boom Crate Studios '18 Holiday Gift
• Boom Crate Studios for Boom Crate Buttons & Sticker
• Naked Lime for Naked Lime Marketing Website
• paperreka for 12Musketeers 2019 Calendar
• Jetpack for Jetpack Brand Guidlines
• Real Art for Real Art Modern Muses
• Real Art for Real Art The Modern Behind the Scenes
• Real Art for Real Art R-gyle Socks
• The Modern College of Design for AAF-Dayton - 2018 Hermes Awards
• Wilson Advertising Inc for Wilson Advertising - Fresh Direction

CROSS PLATFORM

GOLD

• Sharpe Creative for Fifth Street Brewpub - Fifth Street Brewpub Brand Refresh
  
  
  
     

SILVER

• The Modern College of Design for The Modern College of Design - 2018–19 Recruitment Campaign
• The Modern College of Design for The Modern College of Design - 2018–19 Recruitment Campaign
• TriComB2B for Honeywell Intelligrated - The Connected Distribution Center
• Wilson Advertising Inc for myCUmortgage - This is How We Mortgage
  
  
  

BRONZE

• Catapult Creative for Culture Works - Culture Works Brand Identity
• DezignHive for Prime Controls - Recipe for Perfect Canmaking
• The Modern College of Design for The Modern College of Design - Bachelor's Degree Launch Campaign
• The Modern College of Design for The Modern College of Design - Grand Opening Campaign
• The Ohlmann Group for Hartzell Propeller - Props and Hops Campaign 2018
• The Ohlmann Group for Trimbach’s Body Shop - Awareness Campaign 2018

ELEMENTS OF ADVERTISING

GOLD

• Boom Crate Studios for PSA Airlines - PSA Helping Hands Animation
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Boom Crate Studios for Airstream - Airstream Nest
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Sharpe Creative for Fifth Street Brewpub - Fifth Street Brewpub Logo
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• TriComB2B for Honeywell Intelligrated - The Connected DC Video
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Wilson Advertising Inc for myCUmortgage - This is How We Mortgage Illustration
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

SILVER

• Boom Crate Studios for American Airlines - American Airlines Cadet Academy Animation
• Boom Crate Studios for PSA Airlines - PSA Airlines Helping Hands Illustration
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - the heart of a nurse: nurses week Video Editing
• Real Art for Levinson Brothers - Boy Bands Title Sequence
• Real Art for Ali Industries Inc. - Zip Logo
• Real Art for Bonbright Distributors - Allegheny Beverage Company Logo
• Wilson Advertising Inc for MuddYak Outfitters -  MuddYak Outfitters Logo
  
  
  

BRONZE

• B63 Line for Miami University - Move-In Miami One-Day Event Website
• Boom Crate Studios for American Airlines - American Airlines Cadet Academy Illustration
• Boom Crate Studios for Creative Works Conference - Creative Works Conference Animation
• Boom Crate Studios for Ohio's Hospice - Ohio's Hospice Brand Story
• Boom Crate Studios Ohio's Hospice - Ohio's Hospice Brand Story Copywriting
• CareSource for CareSource - CareSource Holiday Party Illustration
• Catapult Creative for Dayton Realtors® (Formerly Dayton Area Board of Realtors®) - Dayton Realtors Logo Design
• Cox Media Group Ohio for Cox Media Group - Precision Spine - Back to the Ring
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - searching for a cure Video Editing
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - Superhero Day
• Fahlgren Mortine for Emerson - Intermodal Ship Cutaway Illustration
• Fahlgren Mortine for Sentry - Sentry Ready Illustration
• Premier Health for Premier Health - Eat to Win Infographics
• Premier Health for Premier Health - Lebanon Bike Park Photography
• Real Art for The Modern College of Design - The Modern College of Design Logo
• The Modern College of Design for AAF-Dayton - 2018 Hermes Bowl Logo
• The Modern College of Design for The Modern College of Design - Design Leadership Photo Series
• TriComB2B for Honeywell Intelligrated - ZoneFlex Video
• TriComB2B for American Electric Power - Electrification Animation

FILM, VIDEO, & SOUND

GOLD

• Boom Crate Studios for Creative Works - Creative Works Conference
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - the heart of a nurse - nurses week
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Real Art for The Modern College of Design - The Modern Reveal Video
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Real Art for Thermos LLC - "At the Center" Brand Video
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• The Ohlmann Group for Wright-Patt Credit Union - Miser’s Dream TV
  
  

SILVER

• Boom Crate Studios for American Airlines - American Airlines Cadet Academy
• Boom Crate Studios for PSA Airlines - PSA Helping Hands
• Boom Crate Studios for PSA Airlines - PSA Airlines Culture Story
• Boom Crate Studios for Synchrony - Synchrony SBA Nashville
• Boom Crate Studios for Midmark - Midmark Animation
• Real Art for Lowe's Home Improvement - Lowe's Tool Crush Episode 1
• ruef design for Frank Miller Lumber - Frank Miller Lumber Company Culture
• The Modern College of Design for The Modern College of Design - The Modern Experience Video
• The Modern College of Design for The Modern College of Design - Design Leadership Launch Video
• The Ohlmann Group for Area Agency on Aging - Support is Our Strength TV Campaign

BRONZE

• Boom Crate Studios for Ohio's Hospice - Ohio's Hospice Brand Story
• Boom Crate Studios for Dawn Foods - Dawn Foods Mavis Feature
• Boom Crate Studios for PSA Airlines - PSA Airlines MTX Career Path
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - searching for a cure
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - Doctor video bios
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - Superhero Day
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - Dr. Gordon physician bio video
• Fahlgren Mortine for Emerson - Copeland Scroll Variable Speed
• Real Art for Thermos LLC - "Back to School"
• Real Art for Premier Health Partners - MyChart Motion Graphic Video
• The Ohlmann Group for CareSource - So Much More: Indiana HIP TV
• University of Dayton Media Production Group for University of Dayton - The University of Dayton
• University of Dayton Athletics for University of Dayton/ RetireMEDiQ - Lauren Bruns Senior Spotlight
• University of Dayton Athletics for Dayton Men's Basketball - Dayton Basketball Schedule Release
• YMCA of Greater Dayton for YMCA of Greater Dayton - NEW Xenia YMCA Webisodes

ONLINE/INTERACTIVE

GOLD

• Real Art for Springs Window Fashions LLC - Graber Web Site
  
  
• Real Art for Thermos LLC - Thermos Website

SILVER

• Catapult Creative for G.A. White Homes - G.A. White Website
• Jetpack for 12 Musketeers - 12 Musketeers Calendar - Website
• Jetpack for 12 Musketeers - 12 Musketeers Calendar - Microsite
• Real Art for Springs Window Fashions LLC - Mecho Systms Web Site
• Real Art for Charles Koch Institute - CKI Transformational Changes
• TriComB2B for The Dayton Development Coalition - Dayton Development Coalition Site

BRONZE

• CareSource for CareSource - Proud to Feed our Community
• Fahlgren Mortine for Swisslog - Industry 4.0 E-book
• Real Art for Axalta Coating Systems - Axalta Global Innovation Center
• Real Art for Honeywell Intelligrated - Honeywell Intelligrated EBC
• Real Art for The Modern College of Design - TheModern.edu
• Susan Sykes for Debbie Sykes - Debbie Sykes Interior Design
• Wilson Advertising Inc for Teradata - Teradata Analytics Universe Website
• Wilson Advertising Inc for Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau - Visit Warren County

OUT-OF-HOME & AMBIENT MEDIA

GOLD

• Real Art for Converse - Shoe Palace 25th Ann. Activation
  
  
  

SILVER

• Real Art for Royal Enfield - Twins Global Launch
• Real Art for Royal Enfield - Royal Enfield Tech Room Install
• Real Art for ITW Food Equipment Group - 2018 Pizza Mixer
• The Ohlmann Group for Hartzell Propeller - 25 Year Employee Recognition Wall

BRONZE

• Fahlgren Mortine for Emerson - Noble Causes Atrium Graphics
• Fahlgren Mortine for Emerson - Copeland Cafe History Graphic
• Kargl Graphic Design for University of Dayton Student Development - UD C2C Poster Series
• Little Dirty Birdy Feet for The Famous Restaurant - The Famous Restaurant
• Real Art for Serta Inc. - Serta Giant Bed Activation
• Wilson Advertising Inc for Teradata - Teradata Analytics Universe Conf
• Wilson Advertising Inc for myCUmortgage - myCUmortgage

PRINT ADVERTISING

GOLD

• Wilson Advertising Inc for myCUmortgage - This is How We Mortgage
  
  
  

BRONZE

• CareSource for CareSource - Flora the Flu Stopper

PUBLIC SERVICE

GOLD

• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - Dayton Children's Hospital-Moments
  
  
  

SILVER

• Kettering Health Network for Kettering Health Network - MLK Campaign

BRONZE

• DHProductions for Centerville Washinton Park District - Explore your Community
• Kettering Health Network for Kettering Health Network - Nurses Week Campaign
• The Ohlmann Group for Miami Valley Quilters Guild - Mystery on the Paducah Star
  

SALES & MARKETING

GOLD

• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - Dayton Children's Navigator Campaign
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Real Art for Converse - Shoe Palace 25th Ann. Infl Kits
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• The Modern College of Design for The Modern College of Design - Grand Opening Invitation Set
  
     
  
  
  
  
  
• University of Dayton for L3&D Studio - Facing Dayton Book
  
  
  
  

SILVER

• Kettering Health Network for Kettering Health Network - SVA Golden Gala Invitation
• Real Art for Ali Industries Inc.- Gator Apparel
• Rebel-Studio for Westchester K-12 Publishing Services - UnFamiliar
• The Modern College of Design for The Modern College of Design - Reveal + Commencement33 Invite Set
• The Modern College of Design for The Modern College of Design - Bachelor’s Degree Acceptance Packet
• University of Dayton for University of Dayton - University of Dayton Accept Packet
• University of Dayton for Department of Art & Design, University of Dayton - Recruitment Sketchbook

BRONZE

• Branch & Bone Artisan Ales for Branch & Bone Artisan Ales - Branch & Bone Can Label Design
• Dayton Children's Hospital for Dayton Children's Hospital - Dayton Children's Odyssey magazine
• Kargl Graphic Design for University of Dayton - Student Development Annual Report
• Kettering Health Network Kettering Health Network for Corporate Integrity Annual Report
• paperreka for paperreka - Debbie Basnett Interiors
• Real Art for The Modern College of Design - The Modern Print Manifesto
• Sinclair Community College for Sinclair Community College - Sinclair College Marketing
• The Modern College of Design for The Modern College of Design - 2018–19 Recruitment Brochure Series
• The Ohlmann Group for Good Neighbor House - On Higher Ground:2017 Annual Report
• The Ohlmann Group for CareSource - CareSource 2018 Stakeholders Report

STUDENT

THE DAN JOHNSON AWARD FOR CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENT

• Bryce Herbst of The Modern College of Design - Union 17 Brewing
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Ashlee Langenkamp of The Modern College of Design - The Tourist
  
  
  

SILVER

• Bree Beisner of The Modern College of Design - Dangle Hops
• Kayla Carraway of The Modern College of Design - Utah Website
• Kayla Carraway of The Modern College of Design - Neil Armstrong Website
• Kayla Carraway of The Modern College of Design - Wolf's Head Packaging
• Emmi Gordon of The Modern College of Design - Personal Branding
• Emmi Gordon of The Modern College of Design - Kaytee Wild Bird Seed Packaging
• Bryce Herbst of The Modern College of Design - Express
• Ashlee Langenkamp of The Modern College of Design - Wonderland Tattoo Website
• Lauren Murphree of The Modern College of Design - Earthbound App Design
• Morgan Smither of The Modern College of Design - Warby Parker
• Alexis White of The Modern College of Design - Stark Beer Company

BRONZE

• Monica Alexander of The Modern College of Design - Stitch Packaging
• Bree Beisner of The Modern College of Design - Zombie Burger + Shake Lab
• Sara Bertka of The Modern College of Design - Oasis
• Lucy Bratton of The University of Dayton - Understanding Place Branding
• Chase Dearing of The Modern College of Design - Uncle Ramen Website
• Philip Heiss of The Modern College of Design - Saint Alfred Website
• Philip Heiss of The Modern College of Design - Kodiak, Alaska City Rebrand
• Bryce Herbst of The Modern College of Design - Salvador Dali Website
• Bryce Herbst of The Modern College of Design - Myriad Website
• Indy James of The Modern College of Design - Meeting Grounds
• Joelle Kaiser of The Modern College of Design - The Wild Shop
• Hunter Lewis of The Modern College of Design - Loose Goose
• Jacob McDaniel of The Modern College of Design - Golden IPA
• Zoe Pirslin of Sinclair Community College - Mushroommonium
• Lindsey Schulze of The Modern College of Design - Black Sky Brewing
• Morgan Smither of The Modern College of Design - Fresh Thyme
• Elizabeth Zoeller of The Modern College of Design - Bumble Scratch

It is with a heavy heart that we’re reporting the passing of Bob Yeck.  Bob touched a lot of lives and there will be many tributes paid to him from various individuals and organizations, however we are going to recognize his service to AAF-Dayton (Dayton Advertising Club).  For many, Bob WAS the club, a constant, welcoming presence at meetings and events.

Bob became a member of the club in the 1970’s.  He chaired many committees including Golf, Hermes, Programs, and Social, as well as serving on just about every committee.  He was president for the 1984-1985 club year and received the AAF Silver Medal in 2003.  He served as the club treasurer for many years following his presidency.  Bob was recognized multiple times in the Mercury Awards, receiving the trophy for Best Fulfillment/Mail House Rep in 2007, 2013 and 2016 and Best Fulfillment/Mail House Company in 2008.  Through his graciousness, the AAF-Dayton archives are stored at Yeck Brothers Company and because of this, he was instrumental in creating a display of the club through the years at our 100^th Anniversary Celebration in 2011.

Not only did he impact the local club, but he assisted the AAF 5^th District when Dayton hosted the district arm of the National Student Advertising Competition.  He loved being the timekeeper of the presentations so he could see the incredible presentations and judges questions/answers of the students.

If you have comments you’d like to share with the family, please e-mail them to us and we’ll compile to give them.

There will be a Celebration of Life Service
Friday, December 28^th
12:00 – 3:00
Tobias Funeral Home
Centerville

Throughout the AAF-Dayton club year, we rely on many people to serve on various committees and projects.  It's volunteers such as those below who help AAF-Dayton thrive.  They support us with their time and talents on:

• The Advertising Review Council, a partnership we have with the Better Business Bureau
• The Hermes and all of it's components, such as call for entries, judging, event set-up/tear down, creative, etc.
• Meeting set-up and registration help
• Pinewood Derby event help, sponsorship and creative
• Board of Directors and commitee chairs
• Promotional and professional services for our photography, banner and table skirt
• SummitUp committee, sponsorship, creative, program printing, and web design
• Networking & Socials coordination and promotion
• Mercury's registration and event help, program printing
• Sponsors

Congratulations to the 2018 Volunteer of the Year - Jim Hausfeld of the Ohlmann Group!

2018 Mercury Honorees

We're pleased to announce the 2018 Mercury Honorees!  They will be recognized at the May 15th Mercury Awards & Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony at Moraine Country Club. Trophy winners are in bold.

Best Magazine Rep

• Evelyn Yaus - Housetrends Magazine
• Natasha Baker - Dayton Magazine
• Rich Finnegan - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Shirley Winterhalter - Local Flavor and REACH
  
   

Best Newspaper Rep

• Amanda Massey - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Cory Earl - Dayton Business Journal
• Erin Murdock - Cox Media Group Ohio
• John Halsey - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Maria Betts - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Mary Cook - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Mauricio Bach - La Vanguardia Spanish Newspaper
• Roger Mackall - Cox Media Group Ohio
  
   

Best Outdoor Rep

• Alison Schwartz - Lamar Advertising of Dayton
• Carla Stone - Lamar Advertising of Dayton
• Jena Powell - Huntington Outdoor Advertising
• Matt Tolle 
• Nick Keyes, Jr. - Key-Ads, Inc.

Best Radio Rep

• Andy Lawrence - Alpha Media Dayton
• Dan Covey - Alpha Media Dayton
• Dawn Spitler - Cox Media Group Ohio
• George Janky - iHeartMedia Dayton
• Kevin Payne - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Luke Dennis - WYSO
• Sally McNamara - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Susan George - Alpha Media Dayton
• Todd Lucas - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Tony Peters - WSWO Oldies 97.3FM

Best TV/Cable Rep

• Amy Robertson - WDTN and WBDT
• Andy Holt - WDTN and WBDT
• Brad Kestner - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Clancy Burke - FOX45
• Deb Purman - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Diane Hansen - Spectrum Reach
• Jeff Schroeder - Spectrum Reach
• Kerry Maloney - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Lindsay Lauterbach - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Mary Brann - Spectrum Reach
• Sally McNamara - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Shawn MacIntyre - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Terri Hunter - WDTN and WBDT

Best Media Buyer

• April Pollock - C-3 Group
• Danielle Deramo - JSI | Just Say It! 
• Helen Mumaw - The Ohlmann Group
• Linda Ohlmann Kahn - The Ohlmann Group
• Mike Pickard - M-P Advertising

Best Audio/Video Production Rep

• Andrew White - Indigo Life
• Brian Mercer - Boom Crate Studios
• Jay Hain - Hain Technical
• Jim Hausfeld - The Ohlmann Group
• Kelly Mercer - Boom Crate Studios
• Kristy Osborn - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Mike Kurtz - UD Media Production Group
• Mitch Baker - Boom Crate Studios
• Patrick Johnston - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Richard Penner - Video Works of Dayton
• Rick Davis - DH Productions
• Sam Manavis - ManaVision
• Scott Tipton - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Tyler Back - Mitosis

Best Photography Rep

• Brian Douglas - BD Stills
• John Rossi - John Rossi Photography
• Julie Noeth - Walling Photography
• Louie Ferraro - Bella Photographics
• Mark Werle - School of Advertising Art
• Martin Biel - AGI Studios
• Nick Falzerano - Nicholas Studios
• Patrick Johnston - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Robin Feld - Robin Feld Photography
• Shana Lloyd - Goodness & Grace

Best Fulfillment/Mail House Rep

• Alesia Campbell - Yeck Brothers Company
• Chris McClellan - Yeck Brothers Company
• Glenda Abston - Oregon Printing Communications
• Lorelei Wahlrab - Yeck Brothers Company
• Mark Kuns - DMS Ink

Best Large Format/Signage/Exhibit Company Rep

• Bob Brogan - Fleet Graphics
• Bre McConnell - Sign Dynamics
• Brian Curry - SpeedPro Imaging
• Chris Charles - Think Patented
• Jane McCoy - The Digital Fringe
• Misty Boyd - Exhibit Concepts
• Rick Dobson - Insignia

Best Printer Rep

• Alesia Campbell - Yeck Brothers Company
• Ben Carter - Creative Impressions
• Dale Lunce - Think Patented
• Dennis Riggs - Promotional Spring
• Glenda Abston - Oregon Printing Communications
• Jeff Osborne - Progressive Printers
• Judd Plattenburg - Oregon Printing Communications
• Michele Miller - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Mike Toth - Think Patented
• Traci Miller - Progressive Printers
• Wayne Funk - Promotional Spring

Best Ad Specialties Rep

• Gary Hashart - The Ohlmann Group
• Gary Poeppleman - Champion Apparel & Promotions
• Jessica Baker - Four Ambition
• Keli Klorer - LIZard Apparel & Promotions
• Mary Cook - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Matt Mock - Safeguard
• Rhonda Fisher - Edge Point Promotions

Best Print/Specialties Buyer

• Cheryl Bucholtz - Brimstone and Fire
• Gary Haschart - The Ohlmann Group
• Matt Mock - Safeguard
• Stephanie Falzerano - JSI | Just Say It 

Best Ad Agency Rep

• Andrea Hubler - The Ohlmann Group
• Chris Wilguess - LMG
• Danielle Deramo - JSI | Just Say It 
• Danielle Phillips - LMG
• David Bowman - The Ohlmann Group
• Jayne McDougall - McDougall Marketing Communications
• Mike Pickard - M-P Advertising
• Sam Parker - Sam Parker Consulting
• Tom Immen - Real Art
• Tyler Back - Mitosis

Best Social Media Rep

• Brian Glass - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Erin Bakara - School of Advertising Art
• Evelyn Ritzi - The Ohlmann Group
• Grace Jones - Dayton Children's
• Kayla Bradstreet - O'Neil & Associates
• Leah Moon - JSI | Just Say It 
• Mary Cook - Cox Media Group Ohio

Best Digital Rep

• Aaron Brewer - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Brad Kestner - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Chip Beale - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Eric Ditmer - Jetpack
• Kerry Maloney - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Mary Cook - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Melissa Fowler - Campus Suite
• Mike Blackney - The Ohlmann Group
• Todd Korab - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Tyler Back - Mitosis

Educator of the Year

• Brian Petro - School of Advertising Art
• Irene Dickey - University of Dayton
• Jessica Barry - School of Advertising Art
• Kelly Mercer - School of Advertising Art
• Laura Hutchens  - Kettering Fairmont High School
• Mark Werle - School of Advertising Art
• Sara McCatherine - AAF-Dayton
• Scott Dawson - Clark State Community College

Newcomer of the Year

• Aryn Landes - Magnetic Mobile
• Evelyn Ritzi - The Ohlmann Group
• Holly Lutes - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Hunter Rupp - Boom Crate Studios
• Jake Rhinehart - Boom Crate Studios
• Jessica Robinson - Lamar Advertising of Dayton
• Kirby Johnston - Mitosis
• Kirsten Marshall - The Ohlmann Group
• Maria Betts - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Molly Boatman - Public Health-Dayton & Montgomery County

Mike Fariello Unsung Hero Award

• Andy Nick - Real Art
• Christy Mauch - Better Business Bureau of Dayton/Miami Valley
• Emily Sears Cox Media Group Ohio
• Fred Tuzzi
• Glenda Abston - Oregon Printing Communications
• Jason Farmer - Synchrony Financial
• Judd Plattenburg - Oregon Printing Communications
• Julie Young - Sparkbox
• Mike Kurtz - UD Media Production Group
• Mitch Baker - Boom Crate Studios
• Pat Parrish - Parrish Creative
• Sara Farr - School of Advertising Art
• Sue Sloneker - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Terri Hunter - WDTN and WBDT

Vendor of the Year

• Dawn Spitler of Cox Media Group Ohio

Thanks to our sponsor

Congratulations to the 2018 Hermes/ADDY Winners!

And congratulations to the 2018 AAF Silver Medal recipient
David Bowman!

JUDGE'S CHOICE AWARDS 

• paperreka for Glass Cactus - Glass Cactus Branding
  
  
  
  
• paperreka for paperreka - 12 Musketeers 2018 Calendar
  
  
  
  
• Real Art for Five Rivers MetroParks - Champions Campaign
  
  
  
  
• Real Art for Palo Alto Networks - We Belive Wall
  
  

BEST OF SHOW

• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - The Builder
  
  
   

ADVERTISING INDUSTRY SELF-PROMOTION

GOLD

• paperreka for paperreka - 12 Musketeers 2018 Calendar
  
  
  
  
  
• Real Art for Real Art Anthology Greatest Hits Vol 1
  
  
  
  
  
• Wilson Advertising Inc for Wilson Agency Website
  
  
  
   

SILVER

• Boom Crate Studios - Boom Crate Studios 
• Boom Crate Studios - Boom Crate Studios Party
• Jetpack for 12 Musketeers - 12 Musketeers 2018 Website Design
  
• Jetpack for Jetpack Website Design
• Wilson Advertising Inc for Wilson Agency Blogs
• Wilson Advertising Inc for Wilson Beer Flight Mailer

BRONZE

• Boom Crate Studios for Boom Crate T-Shirt
• Boom Crate Studios for Boom Crate Studios Memorial Day Animation
• Boom Crate Studios For Boom Crate Holiday Gifts
• Dragonfly Editorial for Dragonfly Editorial Branding
• Jetpack for Jetpack 2017 Holiday Card
• Jetpack for Jetpack Brand Guidlines
• Real Art for Real Art Projecting Success
• Think Patented for Think Patented Noodle
• Think Patented for Think Patented - Quanta Brochure

CROSS PLATFORM

GOLD

• Warped Wing Brewing Company - Flyer Red
  
     

SILVER

• Catapult Creative for Burkhardt Engineers & Surveyors - Branding
  
• Submarine House for Submarine House Bottom Dweller IPA
• Warped Wing Brewing Company - CreepShow Campaign
• Warped Wing Brewing Company - Abominator Campaign
• Wilson Advertising Inc for Teradata - Teradata Ten
  
  
  

BRONZE

• Cox Media Group Ohio for Dayton.com - Dayton.com's Best of Dayton
• School of Advertisng Art for SAA 2017-18 Be Campaign
• The Ohlmann Group for Hartzell Propeller - Props and Hops 2017
• Warped Wing Brewing Company - Self Starter campaign
• Wilson Advertising Inc for KEIR Educational Resources 
• Wilson Advertising Inc for Teradata - Teradata PARTNERS Conference
• Wilson Advertising Inc for Teradata - Teradata Executive Forum

ELEMENTS OF ADVERTISING

GOLD

• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - The Builder copywriting
  
  
  
  
• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospotal - Tall Tales copywriting
  
  
  
  
• paperreka for Glass Cactus - Glass Cactus Logo
  
  
  
  
• Real Art for Krush Technologies - ooVoo Logo
  
  
  
  

SILVER

• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - The Builder cinematography
• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - Tall Tales cinematography
• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - GWN People
• Boom Crate Studios for PSA Airlines - The PSA Way
• C-3 Group for Imbrium Systems - Stormceptor 3D Modeling & Animation
• paperreka for paperreka 12 Musketeers 18 calendar animation
• Real Art for Lowes Home Improvement - Lowes Black Friday Product Photos
• School of Advertising Art - Be Campaign Chalk Photo Series
• Wilson Advertising Inc for Teradata - Teradata PARTNERS Conference
  
  
  

BRONZE

• Boom Crate Studios for PSA Airlines - Leading the Way
• Boom Crate Studios for PSA Airlines - Flight Attendant
• Catapult Creative for City of Trotwood - Logo Design
• Kettering Health Network for Cancer Center Commercial-Super Bowl
• ManaVision, Inc. for Butler Heating and Air Conditioning - Butler Branding Spots
• Premier Health for Neal Gittleman Social Takeover
• Premier Health for Winter Sports Medicine Ad
• Real Art for One10 Marketing - One10 Logo
• The Ohlmann Group for Trimbachs Body Shop - Wreck Theme Campaign
• Wilson Advertising Inc for ASG Technologies - ASG "Interesting Times"
• Wilson Advertising Inc for Teradata - Teradata Ten
• Wilson Advertising Inc for PARTNERS Robot Wars Experience

FILM, VIDEO, & SOUND

GOLD

• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - TallTales Neuro
  
  
• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - The Explorers
  
  
• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - The Builder
  
  
• TriComB2B for Cummins - Cummins RV Videos, #1, #2, #3
  
  
• TriComB2B for Honeywell Intelligrated - Honeywell Intelligrated Sortation

SILVER

• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - TallTales
• Boom Crate Studios for PSA Airlines - PSA Way
• Boom Crate Studios for School of Advertising Art - SAA Gabbi
• Fahlgren Mortine for Emerson - New Compressor Teaser
• Kettering Health Network - Kettering Cardiac Patient Story
• Miller Creative Strategies, MMC for Park-N-Go Airport Parking, Inc. - Family
• Real Art for Bonbright Distributors - Bonbright-Building the Tasting Room
• Real Art for Danis - Portrait of a Building
• Real Art for GE Aviation - T-901 Video
• Real Art for Lowes Home Improvement - Lowes Black Friday DIY Escape Room
• The Ohlmann Group for CareSource - Covered with Kindness Mobile App
• Victoria Theatre Association for Making History: Victoria Theatre

BRONZE

• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - TallTales Ortho
• Boom Crate Studios for PSA Airlines - Flight Attendant
• Boom Crate Studios for School of Advertising Art - SAA-Be You
• Cox Media Group Ohio for Dayton Daily News - DDN-Worth Knowing
• DHProductions for Spectrum Sports - Dayton Flyers Top 10 Players
• Kettering Health Network - Cardiac Spot-Wilson Health Version
• Kettering Health Network - Cardiac Spot (KHN Version)
• Kettering Health Network - Cancer Center Commercial-Super Bowl
• ManaVision, Inc. for Butler Heating and Air Conditioning - Butler Branding Spots
• Miller Creative Strategies, LLC for Park-N-Go Airport Parking, Inc. - Park-N-Go Airport Parking Business 
• Real Art for Globe Food Equipment Co. - Globe Foods "More" Movie Trailer
• Real Art for LexisNexis - "Open" Mailer Video
• Real Art for Premier Health Partners - Volume to Value
• Real Art for Premier Health Partners - Virtual Visit
• Sabatino West/Yeck Brothers Company for Tennessee Valley Authority - This Little Light of Mine
• Sabatino West/Yeck Brothers Company for Tennessee Valley Authority - Stay Connected
• School of Advertising Art - SAA Graduate Story-Caitlin
• The Ohlmann Group for CareSource - Indiana HIP TV "The Lift"
• University of Dayton Media Production Group for University of Dayton - Senior Campus Visit Intro

ONLINE/INTERACTIVE

GOLD

• Real Art for Winsupply - Libby's Virtual Showroom
  
  
• Think Patented for Kate's Plate - Kate's Plate Website

SILVER

• Fahlgren Mortine for Emerson - Virtual Store Interactive
• Jetpack for Babbage Simmel - Website Design
• Jetpack for Daavlin Phototherapy - Website Design
• Real Art for Ali Industries, Inc. - Finish First Website

BRONZE

• Fahlgren Mortine for Emerson - Fit Matters Campaign
• LMG for VolunteerHub - Website
• Premier Health - Neal Gittleman Social Takeover
• Premier Health - Jenny's Journey
• Real Art for GE Honda - FASTER Web Pate
• Real Art for Winsupply - Libby AR App
• Real Art for Kaiser Permanente - Kaiser Permanente Games
• Wilson Advertising Inc for Teradata - TDTen "Balloon Pop" Contest

OUT-OF-HOME & AMBIENT MEDIA

GOLD

• Real Art for Audi of America, Inc. - 2017 AFI Event Installation
  
  
  
  
• Real Art for Palo Alto Networks - We Believe Wall
  
  
  

SILVER

• Real Art for Annette Miller Architects - Miami U-Shriver Welcom Center
• Real Art for Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. - Learning Center Environment Design
• Real Art for ITW Food Equipment Group - 2017 Game Night Mixer & Stickers
• Real Art for Palo Alto Networks - Marble Run
• Wilson Advertising Inc for Conagra Foods - ANC Food Truck Booth

BRONZE

• Boom Crate Studios for Dayton Children's Hospital - Tall Tales
• Cox Media Group Ohio for Cox Media Group/K99.1FM - Concerts for a Cause
• Premier Health - Accolates Campaign
• Real Art for Annette Miller Architects - Miami U-Shriver Center Wayfinding
• Real Art for Palo Alto Networks - PRYSM Wall
• The Ohlmann Group for Graceworks Lutheran Services - Rock Steady Boxing at Bethany
• TriComB2B for Flottweg Separation Technology - Flottweg Trailer Design
• Wilson Advertising Inc for Teradata - PARTNERS Signage

PRINT ADVERTISING

GOLD

• Real Art for GE Aviation - You Can't Manufacture Trust Ad
  
  
  

SILVER

• Fahlgren Mortine for Swisslog - Industry 4.0 Print Ad Campaign

BRONZE

• Kettering Health Network - Spiritual Message Ad Campaign
• LexisNexis - LexisNexis Rule of Law Ad

PUBLIC SERVICE

GOLD

• LMG for Mathile Institute - Website
  
  
• Real Art for Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation - Champions Campaign
  
  
  

SILVER

• Boom Crate Studios for Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation - Rays of Hope
• Boom Crate Studios for Stand With Jean Fundraising - Hope Jean T-Shirt
• Knack Creative for YWCA of Dayton - We Are YWCA Girls Inc. Girls

BRONZE

• Boom Crate Studios for National Aviation Heritage Area - NAHA-Erik Lindbergh
• DHProductions for Miami Valleu Regional Planning Commission - MVRPC #6
• Kettering Health Network - Pause Toolkit
• Kettering Health Network - Week of Renewal booklet
• The Ohlmann Group for Area Agency on Aging - Annual Report-Support is Our Strength
• The Ohlmann Group for Wright Image Group - Triumph of Flight Campaign
• Wright Brothers Institute - Historical Spirit-Modern Innovation

SALES & MARKETING

GOLD

• paperreka for Glass Cactus - Branding
  
  
  
  
  
• School of Advertising Art - 2018-19 Catalog & Student Handbook
  
  
  
  
  
• University of Dayton - Tuition Plan Outcomes Campaign
  
     
  
  
  
• Warped Wing Brewing Company - Liquid Picnic cans
  
  
  
  

SILVER

• LMG for Mudlick Tap House - T-Shirt
• paperreka for Audrey Sells - Skinfoodie Packaging
• paperreka for Audrey Sells - Skinfoodie Collateral
• Real Art for Bonbright Distributors - Bonbright Crowler Design
• Real Art for Old Scratch Pizza - T-Shirts
• School of Advertising Art - Reveal32 Invitation
• School of Advertising Art - 2017-18 Open House Invitiation Set

BRONZE

• Cox Media Group Ohio - Camp CMG Ohio
• Kargl Graphic Design for University of Dayton Student Development/Edel Jesse  - UD Student Dev Annual Report
• Kettering Health Network - Sacred Nursing Stories Book
• LexisNexis - Daylight Savings Mailer
• LMG for Sychrony Financial - Luxury Holiday Dealer Kit
• Real Art for First Four Events Foundation, Inc. - 2017 First Four T-Shirts
• Real Art for GE Honda - FASTER Brochure
• The Ohlmann Group for CareSource - Annual Report "Purpose"
• Think Patented - Bitstorm Connect Business Cards
• Wilson Advertising Inc for Teradata - Executive Forum Direct Mail/Invite
• Wilson Advertising Inc for Teratata - TDTen Party-in-a-Box

STUDENT

THE DAN JOHNSON AWARD FOR CREATIVE EXCELLENCE

• Sean Cloonan of School of Advertising Art - Pinchflat Poster
  
  
  
  
  
• Hadley Rodebeck of University of Dayton - Orpheus Fall 2017
  
  
  

SILVER

• Megan Bollheimer and Hadley Rodebeck of University of Dayton - Orpheus Magazine Spring 2017
• Hadley Rodebeck of University of Dayton - Trail Town Pale Ale Beer Can Design
• Catie Burton of School of Advertising Art - Discover Bar Harbor
• Hailey Burchfield of School of Advertising Art - Personal Branding
• Laura Roberts of School of Advertising Art - Tacos and Whatnot Branding
• Schyler Fehr-Hemmerle of School of Advertising Art - Scoops Branding
• Schyler Fehr-Hemmerle of School of Advertising Art - Barios Branding
• Cesar Escobar of School of Advertising Art - Tres Amigos Branding
• Catie Burton of School of Advertising Art - Sleeping Bar Packaging
• Emma Geswein of School of Advertising Art - Amaranthine Packaging
• Anne Beneke of School of Advertising Art - Sidekick Branding
• Caitlin Schneider of University of Dayton - Facing Dayton Book Design

BRONZE

• Emily Buerschen of School of Advertising Art - Flower Poster Series
• Cheyenne Broaddrick of School of Advertising Art - Crafty Trash
• Sydney Rose of School of Advertising Art - Humane Society Website and App
• Megan Miller of School of Advertising Art - Courthouse Website
• Aryn Landes of School of Advertising Art - Young's Jersey Dairy Website
• Aryn Landes of School of Advertising Art - Passpark
• Lucky New of School of Advertising Art - ISFF Event Brochure
• Caleb Ritter of School of Advertising Art - Woolly Mammoth Packaging
• Megan Miller of School of Advertising Art - Arrow Flight Packaging
• Jake Rinehart of School of Advertising Art - Doughnuts and Deadlifts
• Camryn Newsom of School of Advertising Art - Lego Movie Video Game Packaging
• Jake Rinehart - Thirsty Monk Packaging
• Hunter Rupp - Personal Branding
• Catie Burton of School of Advertising Art - Bug ID App
• Catie Burton of School of Advertising Art - Food Truck Raly Website
• Catie Burton of School of Advertising Art - Star Date Website
• Lucy Bratton of University of Dayton - Facing Dayton Project-I stayed.
• Nyla Sauter of University of Dayton - Facing Project: Gwen's Story
• Josie Libecap of University of Dayton - Politicized
• Emma Kauffman of University of Dayton - Facing Dayton Poster

The Mosaic is happening, but we can always use more artists!

The AAF-Dayton Mosaic Project is beginning to grow. So far, eleven tiles are complete, but we’re only giving you a peek at the newest because we don’t want to give away too much to the next group of artists. Will you be one of them?

Remember, this project is raising money for Dayton’s K-12 Gallery & Teen Educational and Adult Studio, so by contributing your creativity to the Mosaic Project, you’re also contributing to a wonderful local art and education program.

We need more people to sign up to create their own art — and help fundraise for K-12 Gallery & TEJAS.

The AAF-Dayton Mosaic is both fun and worthwhile. So get your Van Gogh on and join the project today!

Here are some details about the five artists who’s tiles are fully visible below, and what their inspirations were. And when the next group of tiles have been added, we’ll reveal more art and artist stories.

And speaking of growing we need more people to sign up to create their own art — and help fundraise for K-12 Gallery & TEJAS.

The AAF-Dayton Mosaic is both fun and worthwhile. So get your Van Gogh on and join the project today!

The Mosaic Artists (click on the link to learn about the artist and see the tile designed)

About the Artist 

Roxann Patrick has 30+ years of experience in brand development and management, marketing and advertising, creative direction and graphic design. She was the President and Creative Director of Designed Solutions Group, from 1994 until 2014.

Roxann is an award winning graphic designer, with over 100 awards throughout her career. She has strengths in brand development and management, brand strategy, conceptual and creative skills, and guiding creative teams to innovative solutions within the parameters of budget and marketing strategies.

Roxann is currently employed as the Director of Client Engagement for the Ohlmann Group, a full-service advertising agency in the Dayton, Ohio area.

Prior to her employment with the Ohlmann Group, Roxann was the Director of Career Services for the School of Advertising Art where she successfully built the placement rates to 100% annually.

About the Art
Roxann’s inspiration for her tile is the 1995 Dayton Peace Accords, negotiated at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, which paved the way toward ending years of ethnic warfare in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia.

About the Artist
 

Kim Swigart, Owner of DezignHive (www.dezignhive.com) was born in California, raised in Bellbrook Ohio, and graduate of The School of Advertising Art - Class of 2000. She resides in Springboro Ohio with her husband and 2 sons. She created this custom painting with digital art applied to it as a mixed media visual for the 2017 AAF Dayton Mosaic project. 

About the Art
The bee and its hive represent the fundamentals of hard work. The color used on the mosaic is intended to reflect ideas in motion and push the normal. Why a honey-bee? Just like DezignHive, the honey-bee colony is highly-adaptable to a wide range of climatic conditions. The hives are reflective of our collaboration with our clients and business colleagues. Our branding services are the 'honey' clients need to stand out.

About the Artists
                  

Stacey Alspaugh — Production Design Lead
Stacey was just 16 years old when she was appointed to run the print shop at her high school. She taught herself how to create four-color prints on a small two-color press. She then knew what she wanted to pursue as a career.

At TriComB2B, she is responsible for the quality of every printed piece of client collateral, from flyers to banner stands and everything in between. Each day she handles project data files, ensuring they comply with client brand standards, printer requirements and agency naming conventions.

Before she had graduated college, she was hired by a printing company in Dayton, where she worked for seven years. She also logged time in two other local print shops before beginning work here as a production artist six years ago.

Stacey earned a degree in advertising art from the School of Advertising Art in Kettering, Ohio.

Matt Harris — Motion Graphics and Video Lead
Matt leads a talented team of designers to create award-winning visual stories through animations, videos, conventional graphics and interactive components for TriComB2B clients. He is responsible for concept creation, design, copywriting, project management, resource scheduling and art direction to produce visuals that are dynamic, targeted and most importantly — on brand.

Matt has worked in various video production capacities throughout his career such as visual director, design strategist, video producer and motion graphic artist.

Matt studied design and film production in the arts application program at North Carolina State University.

Devon Taylor — Hybrid App Developer
Devon brings more than five years of experience to his role as TriComB2B’s hybrid app developer. Adept at both the back and front ends of web development, he utilizes his web design and programming expertise to help implement the technical aspects of clients’ marketing technology goals.

Prior to his position at TriComB2B, Devon worked as a front end developer at Evenflo. In addition, he has headed his own development company for the past two years.

Devon studied web development and design at Full Sail University.

Dan Williams — Lead Graphic Designer
Dan displays a high level of enthusiasm and dedication to any artistic endeavor or project he undertakes. He has 10 years of experience designing and producing business-to-business communication materials in web, digital and print media. He is also an accomplished photographer.  

Dan earned an associate’s degree in advertising art from the School of Advertising Art in Kettering, Ohio.    

About the Art
Dayton, Ohio is known to many as the birthplace of flight. Rather than highlight the usual, well-known innovations such as the airplane, we decided to focus on one that is not as well known: the stackable waffle cone!  Through our mosaic, we have brought this patent to life, envisioning how Alexander Mclaren would view his creation’s impact on the world.

About the Artists
         

Jill Brewer is a senior designer with a focus in illustration. Outside of her work with Upward, Jill’s interests include being a mom to her three boys, sewing, antiquing and taking countryside walks on her 10-acre mini farm.

Jamie Watson is a graphic designer with a passion for animation, digital, and motion design. Outside of the office he enjoys music and art, and thinks cats are pretty darn cool.

About the Art
Art is a place where imaginations run wild. Through the eyes of a child, the world is an adventure longing to be explored, filled with dreams and childlike wonder.

About the Agency 

Mitosis is an international award-winning digital experience agency focused on the cultural impact of progressive marketing. Mitosis consists of an interdisciplinary collection of fine artists, graphic designers, developers, strategists and dreamers.

About the Art
The inspiration: Unknown path of human progress. Progression, is a mixed-media piece focusing on the exploration into the unknowns of human progress. The Mitosis “Bunny” is the featured subject, representing the human condition's need to stand out, while boldly moving down an uncharted path; highlighting global challenges such as climate, population and space. The viewer is enticed to discuss and explore the progression and future of human kind.

Throughout the AAF-Dayton club year, we rely on many people to serve on various committees and projects.  It's volunteers such as those below who help AAF-Dayton thrive.  They support us with their time and talents on:

• The Advertising Review Council, a partnership we have with the Better Business Bureau
• The Hermes and all of it's components, such as call for entries, judging, event set-up/tear down, creative, etc.
• Meeting set-up and registration help
• Pinewood Derby event help, sponsorship and creative
• Board of Directors and commitee chairs
• Promotional and professional services for our photography, banner and table skirt
• Habitat for Humanity Build Day
• SummitUp committee, sponsorship, creative, program printing, and web design
• Networking & Socials coordination and promotion
• Mercury's registration and event help, program printing
• Sponsors, listed below

Congratulations to the 2017 Volunteer of the Year, Mike Kurtz of UD Media Production Group!

2017 Mercury Honorees

We're pleased to announce the 2017 Mercury Honorees!  They will be recognized at the May 16th Mercury Awards & Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony at Moraine Country Club. Following the ceremony, the trophy winners will be in bold.  

Best Magazine Rep

• Evelyn Yaus - Housetrends Magazine
• Natasha Baker - Dayton Magazine
  
   

Best Newspaper Rep

• Carol Clark - Dayton Business Journal
• Cathy Wiley - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Erin Murdock - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Jason Antonick - Dayton Business Journal
• Lindsay Lauterbach - Cox Media Group Ohional
• Vicky Holloway - Oakwood Register

Best Outdoor Rep

• Carla Stone - Lamar Advertising of Dayton
• Matt Tolle - Key-Ads, Inc.
• Michelle Millard - Lamar Advertising of Dayton
• Nick Keyes, Jr. - Key-Ads, Inc.
• Stephen Keyes - Key-Ads, Inc.

Best Radio Rep

• Amber Campbell - iHeartMedia Dayton
• Dan Covey - Alpha Media Dayton
• Dawn Spitler - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Kristen Burchfield - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Luke Dennis - WYSO
• Sally McNamara - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Susan George - Alpha Media Dayton

Best TV/Cable Rep

• Andy Holt - WDTN and WBDT
• Deb Purman - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Diane Hansen - Spectrum Reach
• Jeff Schroeder - Spectrum Reach
• Kerry Collins - Spectrum Reach
• Mary Cook - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Mo Dillon - ABC22/FOX45
• Randy Rogers - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Shawn MacIntyre - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Terri Hunter - WDTN and WBDT

Best Media Buyer

• Danielle Deramo - JSI | Just Say It 
• Helen Mumaw - The Ohlmann Group
• Linda Ohlmann Kahn - The Ohlmann Group
• Lori Klens - Market Smart Solutions
• Mike Pickard - M-P Advertising

Best Audio/Video Production Rep

• Andrew White - Indigo Life
• Andy Nick - Real Art
• Brian Mercer - Boom Crate Studios
• Cody Brown - Real Art
• Jay Hain - Hain Technical
• Jim Hausfeld - The Ohlmann Group
• Kelly Mercer - Boom Crate Studios
• Kristy Osborn - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Mike Kurtz - UD Media Production Group
• Richard Penner - Kern Video Productions
• Rick Davis - DH Productions
• Robin Michaels - RobinMedia

Best Photography Rep

• Dan Ingersoll - AGI Studios
• Geoff Justice - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Greg Glass - AGI Studios
• John Rossi - John Rossi Photography
• Julie Noeth - Walling Photography
• Louie Ferraro - Bella Photographics
• Mark Werle - School of Advertising Art
• Nick Falzerano - Nicholas Studios
• Robin Feld - Robin Feld Photography

Best Fulfillment/Mail House Rep

• Alesia Campbell - Yeck Brothers Company
• Alicia Quillen - Think Patented
• Chris McClellan - Yeck Brothers Company
• Christine Soward - DMS Ink
• Greg Doherty - Think Patented
• Judd Plattenburg - Oregon Printing Communications
• Lorelei Wahlrab - Yeck Brothers Company
• Mark Kuns - DMS Ink
• Mary Lewis - Cox Media Group Ohio

Best Signage/Exhibit Company Rep

• Bob Brogan - Fleet Graphics
• Bre McConnell - Sign Dynamics
• Brian Curry - SpeedPro Imaging
• Jane McCoy - The Digital Fringe
• Jeff Becht - Sign Dynamics
• Jenny Ward - Exhibit Concepts
• Jon Cowell - Select Signs
• Rick Dobson - Insignia Signs

Best Printer Rep

• Alesia Campbell - Yeck Brothers Company
• Ben Carter - Creative Impressions
• Brian Curry - SpeedPro Imaging
• Dave Gross - Think Patented
• Deb Brown - Schuerholz Printing
• Jeff Osborne - Progressive Printers
• Jim Kroger - DMS Ink
• Judd Plattenburg - Oregon Printing Communications
• Mike Toth - Think Patented
• Rachael Fahncke 
• Rhonda McKinzie - Progressive Printers
• Traci Miller - Progressive Printers

Best Large Format Printing Rep

• Brian Curry - SpeedPro Imaging
• Chris Charles - Think Patented
• Jane McCoy - The Digital Fringe
• Kelly Mardis - Kramer Graphics
• Mike Killin - Kramer Graphics
• Rick Dobson - Insignia Signs

Best Ad Specialties Rep

• Ben Bey - Deuce Shirts
• Brad Sims - WC Sims Co
• Della Voris - Proforma Vision Marketing
• Elise Hafenbrack - Think Patented
• Gary Poeppleman - Champion Apparel & Promotions
• Jessica Baker - Four Ambition
• Keli Klorer - LIZard Apparel & Promotions
• Mark Bromagen - Alley Cat Design
• Mary Taylor - Yeck Brothers Company
• Matt Mock - Safeguard
• Matty Toomb - Shumsky
• Rhonda Fisher - Edge Point Promotions
• Scott Driscoll - Pricebuster Promotions

Best Print/Specialties Buyer

• Alison Westfall - Real Art
• Cheryl Bucholtz - Brimstone and Fire
• Danielle Smith - Titan Graphics
• Gary Haschart - The Ohlmann Group
• Reka Juhasz - Real Art/paperreka
• Stephanie Falzerano - JSI | Just Say It 

Best Ad Agency Rep

• Alison Westfall - Real Art
• April Pollock - C-3 Group
• Chris Wilguess - LMG
• Danielle Deramo - JSI | Just Say It 
• Dave McNerney - Think Patented
• David Bowman - The Ohlmann Group
• Jayne McDougall - McDougall Marketing Communications
• Jean Silverstein - Graphica
• Joe Scott - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Linda Ohlmann Kahn - The Ohlmann Group
• Matt Arnold - Real Art
• Matt Zolman - Real Art
• Mike Pickard - M-P Advertising
• Phil Neal - LMG
• Sam Parker - Real Art
• Tom Immen - Real Art

Best Social Media Rep

• Andy Holt - WDTN and WBDT
• Brian Glass - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Erin Bakara - School of Advertising Art
• Grace Jones - Dayton Children's
• Leah Moon - JSI | Just Say It 
• Molly Hool - Think Patented
• Sara Moore - SEA Media
• Teri Cooper Nichols - Reveal Marketing

Best Digital Rep

• Andy Holt  - WDTN and WBDT
• Jeff Jamieson - Creative Impressions
• Joe Scott - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Josh Frederick - Real Art
• Matt Zolman - Real Art
• Melissa Ferguson - Ferguson Marketing Solutions
• Mike Blackney - The Ohlmann Group
• Mike Pickard - M-P Advertising
• Mo Dillon - ABC22/FOX45
• Sam Parker - Real Art
• Samantha Freels - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Stephanie Kelly - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Todd Korab - Cox Media Group Ohio

Educator of the Year

• Aaron Huffman - Cedarville University
• Amanda Romero - Sinclair Community College
• Brent Presley - School of Advertising Art
• Chuck Gulas - Wright State University
• Irene Dickey - University of Dayton
• Justin Combs - Indiana University East
• Karen Korn - School of Advertising Art
• Kelly Mercer - School of Advertising Art
• Sam Parker - Real Art
• Scott Dawson - Clark State Community College

Newcomer of the Year

• Doug Toles - School of Advertising Art
• Eli Flannagan - Real Art
• Jeff Rudolf - C-3 Group
• Joshua Niemeyer - Lamar Advertising of Dayton
• Katy Modica - School of Advertising Art
• Kent Montgomery - The Ohlmann Group
• Lauren Landes - The Scenery
• Matt Arnold - Real Art
• Michael Douglas - WDTN and WBDT
• Mitch Baker - Boom Crate Studios
• Wade Dickerson - Cox Media Group Ohio

Mike Fariello Unsung Hero Award

• Alison Schwartz - Lamar Advertising of Dayton
• Betsy McFaddin - Real Art
• Brad Cullman - C-3 Group
• Brian Mercer - Boom Crate Studios
• Christy Mauch - Better Business Bureau of Dayton/Miami Valley
• Cory Messer - WDTN and WBDT
• Craig Patrick - Dot-Click
• Heather Taylor - Sparkbox
• Jean Holloway - PSA Airlines
• Kelly Mercer - School of Advertising Art
• Kevin Johnson - Cox Media Group Ohio
• Kristin Schindler - School of Advertising Art
• Mike Kurtz - UD Media Production Group
• Nathan Summers - School of Advertising Art
• Pat Parrish - Parrish Creative
• Roxann Patrick - The Ohlmann Group
• Sam Parker - Real Art
• Sara Farr - School of Advertising Art
• Sara McCatherine - AAF-Dayton

Vendor of the Year

• Sam Parker - Real Art

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