Congratulation to our 2007 Award of Merit Winner VELDA RUDDICK!

Velda Ruddick (2007 Award of Merit Winner)

Each year the Advertising & Marketing Division awards a division member the Award of Merit.  Nominees must demonstrate achievements in one or more of the following areas:

• Participation in programs, seminars or similar activities which benefit the Division.
• Special and notable service to the Division, such as continued participation in special projects, committee work or leadership roles.
• Notable innovations in the workplace.
• Mentoring activities which encourage others in the profession.
• Activities which bring recognition and acclaim to the Division.

This year, the award was given to Velda Ruddick.  Read more here

2006 Award of Merit Nominations

The Advertising & Marketing is now accepting nominations for the 2005 Award of Merit. All nominations must be received by May 1, 2006. If you would like to nominate a member – or yourself – please send your nomination with a brief description of relevant information including biographical information to Awards Chair, Betsy Hoza. The nominations will be reviewed by the selection committee (composed of the Chair, Chairs-Elect and Awards Chair).

The winner of the Award of Merit will be presented with a certificate and a check for $500 at the 2005 Toronto Conference.

Past winners

2006 - Stephen Fleming. Young & Rubicam Brands, New York
2005 - Robin Feuerstein. Center for Marketing Intelligence, Interpublic Group, New York
2004 - Tesse Santoro. Dialog Corporation, New York
2003 - Sue Stepek, Campbell-Ewald, Warren, MI
2002 – Ellen Kuner, Burson-Marsteller, Chicago
2001 – Not Awarded
2000 – Holly Bussey, NW Ayer, New York
1999 – Gretchen Reed, Euro RSCG MVBMS Partners, New York
1998 – Julie Zilavy, AAAA, New York
1997 – Brady Leyser, Young & Rubicam, Toronto
1996 – Helen Fledderus, New York
1995 – Marie Connelly, SSCB, New York
1994 – Roberta Piccoli, New York
1993 – Bert Schacter,
1992 – Holly Rutkowski, QVC Network, West Chester, PA