Nominations
Ad Fed is always accepting nominations for its annual awards. The recipients are announced at the June Ad Fed Annual Meeting. Please note the award criteria and e-mail your nomination(s) for the Paul Foss Award, Silver Medal Award, Government Relations Award and/or Star Volunteer Award to office@adfed.org. Make sure you include a description of each nominee's career, Ad Fed activity and other community involvement. Feel free to include any other information you feel would be helpful for the committee. We will also need your name and contact information for potential follow-up.
Silver Medal Award
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.
Herzog Receives 2006 Silver Medal Award
Each year, Ad Fed awards the Silver Medal to an incredible trailblazer in our market. The Advertising Federation's Silver Medal Award Program was established in 1959 to recognize men and women who have made outstanding contributions to advertising. The honor celebrates those who are active in furthering the industry's standards, creative excellence and responsibility in areas of social concern.
At the annual meeting in June, the 2006 honor went to Earl Herzog of Campbell Mithun (CM).
My Name is Earl
In his 35 years of service at CM, Earl is only the third Media Director in the 73-year history of Minnesota's largest advertising agency. He has served in this capacity since 1980, and as an Executive V.P. of CM since 1985. During his tenure, the agency grew from about $100 million in billings to more than $1 billion.
Earl leads CM's Contact Management Group and manages a staff of almost 100. Several of his most senior team members have been with the agency for 20-plus years — a testament to his leadership, training and the devotion he inspires in his staff. Earl has also served as a member of the agency's operating committee, while pioneering new media planning and buying.
His continued development and oversight of Cash Plus, Inc. has not only provided a buying source that has saved clients millions of dollars in its 25-year existence, but also has provided the agency with a strong and growing revenue source, as well as a key differentiating service to offer its clients.
Advancements in Advertising
Earl was president of the Ad Fed from 1985 to 1986. He is an adjunct professor at the U of M's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. In addition, he was chairman of the BPA (Business Press Association), a member of the AAAA Media Policy Committee, and on the Board of Trustees for Minnesota Public Television.
And talk about large contributions to the general advancement of advertising — consider this: People Earl hired, trained and mentored have gone on to senior-level leadership positions at some of America's largest corporations. In fact, the media directors at almost a dozen metro-area agencies started their careers under Earl's tutelage.
Standing O!
On behalf of Ad Fed, congratulations, Earl! And thank you!
Past Winners
1960 Samuel Gale
1961 Raymond Mithun
1962 Herbert Bissel
1963 Ward H. Olmsted
1963 Isabel Crawford
1964 Joyce Swan
1964 Jeannette Wiggs
1965 John Cornelius
1965 Elaine Johnson
1965 Jack Cornelious
1966 Gladys Mako
1966 James Fish
1967 Felton Colwell
1968 F. Von Konyenberg
1969 Frank Kiewel
1970 Roy Larson
1971 Ken Oelschlager
1972 Otto Silha
1973 Paul Foss
1974 Herbert Willis
1975 Gordon Malen
1976 Al Clague
1977 Sherman Headley
1978 Richard Wilson
1979 George Alarik
1980 Dr. Willard Thompson
1981 Stanley Hubbard
1982 Steve Griak
1983 Al Whitman
1984 Jack Mark
1985 Ron Anderson
1986 Tom McElligott
1987 John Pellegrene
1988 Lee Lynch
1989 Norma Cox
1990 David Floren
1991 Dale Haworth
1992 Pat Fallon
1993 Father James Whalen
1994 Steve Goldstein
1996 Dean Buresh
1997 Stephen Bergerson
1998 Ron Graham
1999 Tom Weyl
2000 Howard Liszt
2001 Bob Thacker
2002 Charlie Hoag
2003 Sue Crolick
2004 Tom Whelan
2005 Jack Supple
Paul Foss Award
The Paul Foss Award, first awarded in 1981, recognizes a member of the Advertising Federation of Minnesota who has made outstanding contributions to the organization. Past recipients have served on committees, board of directors, volunteered countless hours at events and more.
LuAnn Yattaw Receives the 2006 Paul Foss Award
LuAnn Yattaw, past president of Ad Fed, received the 2006 Paul Foss Award at Ad Fed's annual meeting in June. First presented in 1981, the award recognizes a member of the Advertising Federation of Minnesota who has made outstanding contributions to the organization. Past recipients have served on committees and boards of directors, volunteered countless hours at events, and much more.
What Has She Done? (What Hasn’t She Done?!)
LuAnn gave a major portion of her time and energy to ensure that Ad Fed is alive and relevant for the Twin Cities. During LuAnn's term as president, Ad Fed underwent a research project with the help of the U of M's Carlson School of Management to review and re-brand our local club. Through this endeavor, Ad Fed unveiled a new brand identity, reviewed all of our offerings and launched an Ad 2 club that is now a year old and 180 members strong — one of the largest clubs in the nation!
LuAnn also served on the Holiday Party committee and chaired Golferoo. Rumor has it that she not only brings her expertise to all these committees, she also brings the food! A fellow Ad Fed member commented, "She is one of the most selfless, ambitious, organized and dedicated individuals I've ever met. She makes committee work fun and draws you in with her sense of humor."
100 Years...Thanks for (Collecting) the Memories
If all that wasn't enough, LuAnn teamed with Ben Wallace and Jean Shore to organize Ad Fed's 100-year celebration. Not only can the gal throw one heck of a party (no surprise), but she put in countless hours researching, gathering photos and interviewing industry leaders to keep the memories alive — just go to adfed100.org to see a glimpse of Ad Fed's century-long journey.
Resting on Her Laurels?
So does this mean LuAnn can retire from Ad Fed duties? No chance! She continues her service on the District 8 AAF board, and she's a part of the team that puts this publication together. Thanks to LuAnn for reassessing Ad Fed's needs, helping our club grow, and making certain that our history is preserved and celebrated!
Past winners
1981 Paul Foss
1982 Diana Davidson
1983 James Fish
1984 Steve Bergerson
1985 Cathy Madison
1986 Norma Cox
1986 Charlie Cox
1987 Laurie Radmer
1988 Brad Johnson
1991 Gary LaMaster
1992 Janice McLain
1993 Jay Gould
1994 Jerry Bronston
1995 Tom Whelan
1996 Connie Barry
1997 Robert Seper
1998 John Whaley
1999 Jeanne Carpenter
2000 Roy Schroeder
2001 Tom Gavaras
2002 Gabriel Castaneda
2003 Connie Shaver
2004 Kathy Umland
Government Relations Award
Past winners
Kelvin "Kel" Johnson
Connie Shaver
Steve Bergerson
John Himle
Jim Ulland
Dean Buresh
Volunteer of the Year Award
Past winners
Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes committee members that have gone beyond the task required. The Ad Fed of MN wishes to celebrate those individuals that offer their time and expertise to our many events. Volunteer of the Year must be a STAR VOLUNTEER from any event prior to the Annual Meeting.
Volunteer of the Year for 2004-2005: Billy Whalen
Star Volunteer Award:
2004-2005 Recipients:
Theresa Joiner
Ray Faust
Tracy Finch
Amanda Brinkman
Dave Bullen
Gina Scott
Susan Just
Sam Smolley
Josh Ferguson
Jennifer Redmond
Michelle Westerlund
Bonnie Vanek
Carrie Augst
Vicky Wright
Cindy Fitzpatrick
Rosemary Ugboajah
Billy Whalen
Josh Crane
Jen Griffith
