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We are honoring our industry’s sales and service side with the Advertising & Marketing Industry Recognizing Excellence.

Creative work isn’t possible without a lot of amazing people. As part of our 65th year of protecting and promoting the well-being of advertising in 2024, we began to recognize the crucial—and too often unsung—sales and service side of the industry with our AdMIRE (Advertising & Marketing Industry Recognizing Excellence) Awards. These awards recognize the best of the best in the agency, media, and corporate marketing arena. We’re excited to recognize the efforts of our local industry for all they do, and from a different point of view. The honorees will be chosen by a panel of judges located outside of Alabama.

Ready to Nominate? Make Sure You Have the Following:

  • Your contact information
  • Name of nominee
  • Choose the award your nominee was born to win
  • Short essay of why they deserve it (250 words or less)
  • Short recommendation from client, coworker, boss, etc. (250 words or less)
  • Photograph of the nominated person or logo from the nominated company
click to download an easy spreadsheet for compiling your nominations

Entries are open for the 2024-2025 AdMIRE Awards. 

THE Details

Qualifications
Exceptional work and service to the industry and community.

Eligibility
All advertising and marketing individuals and organizations working in the area from Selma, AL to Columbus, GA including Montgomery, Prattville, Wetumpka, Pike Road, and Troy.
AAF members and non-members are welcome.

Costs
Nominations: $10

Nominations Deadline
January 10, 2024

Judging Period
January 13-19, 2024

Categories

Business

For those who make it all possible.

  • Business Leader of the Year
  • Best Support/Administrator
  • Best Marketing Director

Traits: Leadership and Vision, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Industry Knowledge, Impact on Company Performance

Account Services

For those who know how to make it all happen.

  • Best Strategist
  • Best Project Manager
  • Best Account Manager

Traits: Client Relationship Management, Strategic Thinking, Project Management Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication and Collaboration

Media Planning

For those who bring the message to the masses. 

  • Best Media Planner 
  • Best Media Buyer

Market Research & Insights, Strategic Media Buying, Budget Optimization, Attention to Detail, Campaign Performance

Public Relations

For those performing the art of communicating in news-worthy ways.

  • Best PR Professional

Traits: Media Relations, Crisis Management, Creativity in Messaging, Storytelling Ability, Measurable Impact

Production

For those who bring creative ideas to life.

  • Best Web Programmer/Developers
  • Best Photographer
  • Best Videographer 
  • Best Producer
  • Best Production Artist

Traits: Technical Expertise, Creativity, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Collaboration

Social Media

For those delivering the digital strategies.

  • Best SEM/SEO Specialist
  • Best Social Media Specialist
  • Best Content Creator

Traits: Platform Expertise, Content Creation, Analytics & Reporting, Audience Engagement, Creativity

Sales

For those who bring the message to the masses. For those carefully negotiating to deliver the best results. 

  • Best Digital Rep
  • Best Print Rep
  • Best Outdoor Rep
  • Best Audio/Video Rep

Traits: Client Relationship Building, Market Knowledge, Sales Performance, Problem Solving & Adaptability, Follow-Through

Junior

For the 32 and under making the most impact for the least credit.

  • Best Intern
  • Best Emerging Talent
  • Most Likely to be My Boss in 10 Years

Traits: Curiosity & Willingness to Learn, Creative Problem Solving, Collaboration, Initiative, Adaptability

Educators

For those dedicated to raising the next generation of advertisers.

  • Best Educator

Traits: Impact on Students, Industry Knowledge, Mentorship, Innovation in Teaching, Real-World Application

Vendors

For those bringing physical ideas to life.

  • Best Printing Company
  • Best Large Format/Sign Company
  • Outdoor Company of the Year
  • Best Vendor Rep

Traits: Quality of Products/Services, Client Satisfaction, Industry Expertise, Timeliness & Efficiency, Innovation

Agencies

For those groups excelling for their clients and businesses.

  • Advertising Agency of the Year
  • Media Agency of the Year
  • In-House Creative/Marketing Department of the Year

Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Collaboration, Campaign Impact, Industry Leadership

Media Companies

For those groups bringing information to the masses.

  • Newspaper of the Year
  • Magazine of the Year
  • TV Station of the Year
  • Radio Station of the Year

Traits: Content Quality, Audience Reach & Engagement, Innovation in Media, Advertising Success, Industry Impact

Nominate Now

Don’t forget to also send in your free nominations for the Golden Service Award and Silver Medal Award.

questions?

If you have any questions about nominating, categories, etc,
please email info@aafmontgomery.org.