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