Tucson Advertising Federation Educational Foundation: Honorees for the 2022 Hall of Achievement in advertising and marketing have been announced by the Tucson Advertising Federation Educational Foundation.
Receiving the 2022 Silver Medal Award is Mary Rowley, managing partner and CEO of NรผPoint Marketing and Market Research. The award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to advertising and have been active in furthering the industryโs standards, creative excellence and responsibility in areas of social concern.
Roman Sandoval, president of Sandoval Creative Inc. and Debbie Wagner, general manager of Arizona Lotus Corp., will be inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame, which recognizes the best among local industry professionals who have led, mentored and inspired others.
Michelle Garcia-Estrada, account executive/media buyer for Hilton and Myers Advertising, was named the 2022 Ad Professional of the Year, which recognizes marketing and advertising professionals who have led, mentored and inspired others.
The 2022 Next Gen Award goes to two recipients: Adrienne Robertson, general sales manager for KVOA TV, and Trevor Davies, producer/director for Cox Media. This award recognizes advertising professionals 40 and younger who are making a significant impact on the industry through leadership, career achievements and personal qualities that also inspire others.
Brink Media: Brink Media won gold at the District 12 American Advertising Awards competition for its โNot a Bank Adโ created for Vantage West Credit Union in the Internet Commercial category. The entry, Not a Bank Ad, was also awarded the District 12 Mosaic Award, which recognizes works that demonstrate an understanding of targeting multicultural audiences and that exemplify a spirit of diversity and inclusion. Gold winners at the district level automatically advance to the AAF American Advertising Awards.
The Loop: The Chuck Huckelberry Loop has earned the top spot in USA Today’s 2022 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Recreational Trail. The Loop was nominated by a panel of experts from USA Today, the 10Best.com, expert contributors and other media sources. It was ultimately crowned the winner thanks to members of the public who selected it as the best trail during a four-week online voting contest. Measuring more than 136 miles, The Loop is the longest public recreation multiuse path in the United States.
