Advertising Greats from the Steel City
Learn about each of our unique Hall of Fame awards and past recipients, below.
The Awards
HALL OF FAME
Induction into the Pittsburgh Advertising Hall of Fame is our ultimate form of recognition. It honors legends who have significantly and uniquely contributed to the industry and pays tribute to their achievement as leaders. Each of the recipients has distinguished themselves throughout their careers. They have built businesses, contributed to the betterment of advertising and its reputation, and graciously given their time in volunteer efforts outside the workplace.
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HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT
The Hall of Achievement was established to recognize the younger, talented individuals who are making a significant impact in our advertising community. Nominees are evaluated based on outstanding career achievements with measurable results in the field of advertising in publishing, marketing, sales or media. These individuals are also selected based on the demonstration of qualities that motivate others to excel by mentoring, inspiring, training or volunteering.
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PATRICIA MARTIN CRYSTAL PRISM AWARD
This regional award bestows the honor and the gratitude of the AAF Pittsburgh to an individual whose efforts have contributed to its success. It acknowledges their commitment, contributions, and giving of themselves to further the industry’s standards and to enhance the image of advertising.
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AAF 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.
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The Recipients
1997 – 2002 HALL OF FAME
1997 – Jane Calloman Arkus, George Ketchum, Al Goldman, Arnold Varga
1998 – Barbara Clark McCully, Bob Trow, Al Van Dine, Jim Ficco
1999 – Lester Gallagher, Marv Jacobson, Thomas McKenna
2000 – Bill Genge, Lou Cardamone, Stan Marshall, John Waldron
2001 – Al Dudreck, Jack Goldsmith, Bill Sprague, Ray Werner
2002 – John Chepelsky, Hal Downing, Sr., A.P. Hill
2005
HALL OF FAME
Ann McFadden, Ed Lehew, Joe Pytka
HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT:
David Egan, Cathy Bowen
SILVER MEDAL AWARD:
Ray Werner
CRYSTAL PRISM:
Cheri Gmiter
2006
HALL OF FAME:
Anthony Bucci, Torrence Hunt, Thomas J. Smith
HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT:
Bryan Ward, Kevin Srigley, Bill Garrison & Dave Hughes
SILVER MEDAL AWARD:
Michael Brunner
CRYSTAL PRISM:
David Case
2008
HALL OF FAME:
George Hill, Ronald J. Baumgarten, Mark H. Gray, Ron Layport, Robert Lando
HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT:
Brian Bronaugh, Scott Morgan, Jeff Hennion (Dick’s Sporting Goods)
2010
HALL OF FAME:
Bob Bernardini, Cliff Miller
HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT:
Jay Giesen, Dave Kwasnick, Burton Morris
CRYSTAL PRISM:
Karen Smith
2012
HALL OF FAME:
Tony Jaffe, Jody Lange, Heinz (first corporate inductee)
HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT:
Michael Killen
SILVER MEDAL AWARD:
Dave Vissat
CRYSTAL PRISM:
Meade Johnson
2015
HALL OF FAME:
Michele Fabrizi, Ed Fine, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT:
Tom Cwenar, John Hinderliter
SILVER MEDAL AWARD:
Rick Sebak
CRYSTAL PRISM:
Bob Gilbert, George Founds
2017
HALL OF FAME:
Petra Arbutina, Bill Binstock, Joe Blattner, Eat’n Park Hospitality Group
HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT:
Andy McKenna, Dave Popelka, Geoff Tolley, Larkin Werner
SILVER MEDAL AWARD:
Joe Smith
CRYSTAL PRISM:
Lillian Young
2022
HALL OF FAME:
Michael Brunner, Deb Docherty, Edgar Snyder, UPMC
HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT:
Tia Kalas, Trish Parkhill
AAA SILVER MEDAL AWARD:
Karen Love
PATRICIA MARTIN CRYSTAL PRISM AWARD:
John Rice